Koniz: Gurten Kulm
The landscape around Gurten Kulm is a wooded hill rising above the Swiss Plateau, which has shaped both the built environment and local life. At 858 metres, the Gurten stands immediately south of Bern, while the summit area lies in Köniz municipal territory. Meadows, mature trees and broad paths give this local mountain a markedly different rhythm from the dense capital below. The Gurtenbahn funicular has climbed from Wabern to the hilltop since 1899, turning the summit into an accessible recreation area rather than a remote peak. Its facilities include Gurtenpark, and the site is known nationally as the setting for the Gurtenfestival, a major open-air music event. From this elevated edge of the Bern agglomeration, the relationship between city, suburban districts and the undulating Swiss Plateau is especially clear.
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Gurten shapes the setting of Köniz — the wooded hill rises above residential districts and fields on the south-western edge of Bern, tying the municipality to both city life and the surrounding countryside. Although Köniz belongs to the Bern urban area, its territory includes distinct local centres such as Wabern and Liebefeld. At its historic core, Schloss Köniz preserves buildings from a former Augustinian monastery alongside the Church of St Peter and Paul. The summit of Gurten hosts the annual Gurtenfestival, a major open-air music event. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Köniz and the Bern 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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