Gsteigwiler: Schynige Platte

Gsteigwiler combines the quiet rhythm of a small Alpine municipality with proximity to Interlaken in a way that reflects its position in the Bernese Oberland. Set near the broad valley of the Lütschine, it occupies settled foothills below the Bernese Alps, while Lake Brienz and Lake Thun lie on either side of the Interlaken plain. The village belongs to a region shaped by pasture farming, where Alpine cheese-making and seasonal movement to high mountain meadows remain part of local tradition. Local roads link this compact community with the larger resort towns and rail connections of the Jungfrau area, without changing its residential and agricultural character. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Gsteigwiler and the Bernese Oberland.

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.

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.