Ebnat-Kappel
Ebnat-Kappel combines a settled Toggenburg valley with rugged pre-Alpine pastures in a way that reflects its position along the upper Thur in eastern Switzerland. Set in the Toggenburg region of the canton of St Gallen, it follows the river through a landscape where pastureland and forest rise from the valley settlements into the foothills. Today’s municipality was formed in 1965 from Ebnat and Kappel, names that still identify its two principal localities. Above the valley, the Speer reaches 1,950 metres and is the highest mountain in the canton of St Gallen. Alpine farm buildings, grazing land and steep ridges give the surrounding countryside a distinctly rural mountain character.
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The landscape around Ebnat-Kappel is a green Prealpine valley carved by the Thur, which has shaped both the settlement pattern and the local agricultural economy. This municipality in the Toggenburg region was formed in 1965 through the merger of Ebnat and Kappel, and its built fabric reflects the area’s tradition of timber construction. The Ackerhus, a regional museum in a historic house, introduces Toggenburg everyday life and crafts. Meadows rise from the valley floor towards wooded slopes, while rail and road links connect the community with the wider canton of St. Gallen. Browse additional webcams from Toggenburg to extend your view of eastern Switzerland.
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Built around the former Abbey of St Gall and the territories once linked to it, Sankt Gallen developed into a varied eastern Swiss canton. In southern Toggenburg, the upper Thur Valley is framed by pastureland and the rugged Alpstein and Churfirsten ranges, giving this part of the canton a distinctly alpine character. Farther north, the landscape opens towards the Lake Constance basin and the city of St. Gallen. Its Abbey District, including the celebrated library, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and recalls the region’s importance as a medieval centre of learning. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of eastern Switzerland connects regionally.
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Switzerland stretches from the Jura Mountains in the northwest to the Alps in the south, encompassing a central plateau of cities, farms and lakes. The Rhine rises in the Swiss Alps, while Lake Geneva forms part of the country’s southwestern border. Zürich, Geneva and Basel are major urban centres, yet mountain railways and passes remain central to how many regions are experienced. Four national languages—German, French, Italian and Romansh—reflect Switzerland’s distinct cantonal identities. The Matterhorn above Zermatt is among Europe’s most recognisable peaks, and the 1291 Federal Charter is closely associated with the country’s founding tradition. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Switzerland.
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