Unterseen: Harder Kulm
Few places in the Bernese Oberland have a history as closely tied to mountain tourism as Harder Kulm. At 1,322 metres, this summit rises above Interlaken and Unterseen, between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. The Aare flows through Interlaken from Lake Brienz towards Lake Thun, defining the narrow strip of settled land below the ridge. Since 1908, the Harder Railway has climbed from Interlaken Ost to the summit, making it a long-established excursion destination rather than a remote alpine outpost. Its Two Lakes Bridge platform reflects the geography that shapes the town: water, steep slopes and the surrounding Bernese Alps.
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Tucked along the Aare on the western side of Interlaken, Unterseen is a place whose character is shaped by the waterways and Alpine setting of the Bernese Oberland. The town lies close to Lake Thun, while the Aare arrives through Interlaken from Lake Brienz before continuing toward the lake. Its compact historic centre, focused on Stadthausplatz, recalls Unterseen’s medieval origins: it received town rights in 1279. Beyond its streets, the Jungfrau region and the high peaks of the Bernese Alps define the wider setting, placing lake trips, rail journeys and mountain routes within easy reach. Browse additional webcams from the Bernese Oberland to extend your view of the Jungfrau region.
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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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