Interlaken: Kursaal
The Aare defines the setting of Interlaken — flowing from Lake Brienz toward Lake Thun, it runs through a compact town beneath the Bernese Alps. On the western edge of the historic centre, the former Augustinian monastery of Interlaken recalls the religious community that shaped the settlement in the Middle Ages; its church and cloister remain important local landmarks. Interlaken became an international resort during the 19th century, when railways made the surrounding Alpine valleys more accessible. It is now a practical base for the Jungfrau region, while central gardens, hotels and promenades retain the character of a long-established mountain resort.
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Built around the medieval Augustinian monastery that gave it its name, Interlaken grew into one of the Bernese Oberland’s principal resort towns. It occupies the Bödeli plain between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, linked by the Aare, while the Jungfrau massif rises to the south. The former monastery complex recalls the settlement’s origins; the community took the name Interlaken in 1891. Interlaken Ost is an important rail departure point for the Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald valleys, routes that lead onward into the high Alps. The broad Höhematte meadow preserves an open centre beneath the surrounding peaks. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Interlaken and the Bernese Oberland.
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Built around the Aare River and routes across the Swiss Plateau, Bern grew into a canton connecting the federal capital with the Bernese Oberland. Its territory extends from Jura foothills and farmland through the Aare valley to the high Alps around the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The city of Bern, Switzerland’s federal capital, preserves an Old Town inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, while Thun and Interlaken lead towards Lakes Thun and Brienz. Urban institutions, dairy farming and established alpine resorts give the canton a notably broad Swiss character. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Bern relates to its Alpine and plateau surroundings.
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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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