Broc: Buvette d'alpage Chez Boudji - Lac de Montsalvens - Gruyères - Moléson

The Jogne River shapes the setting of Broc — the village lies in its Gruyère valley shortly before the river joins the Sarine, beneath the Dent de Broc. Broc belongs to the French-speaking canton of Fribourg and is closely associated with Cailler, whose chocolate factory has operated here since 1898. The Maison Cailler visitor centre continues that local chocolate-making connection, while nearby Lake Montsalvens marks the river’s passage through a dammed valley. Beyond the village, the Gruyère region is known for alpine pastures and the production of Gruyère AOP cheese. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Broc and the Gruyère valley relate to the Swiss Prealps.

Built around the Sarine River and the medieval city of Fribourg, Fribourg developed into a bilingual Swiss canton where French and German meet. The Sarine cuts a deep bend beneath the old town, whose Gothic Cathedral of St Nicholas is a defining landmark. To the south, the Prealps rise toward the Gruyère district, known worldwide for Gruyère AOP cheese; northward, the canton reaches Lake Murten and Lake Neuchâtel. Medieval towns, dairy farming and university life give this part of western Switzerland a distinct rhythm. Discover further points of interest through webcams located across Fribourg.

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.