Moutier
Moutier has served as an abbey settlement in the Bernese Jura since the early Middle Ages. The Birs runs through its compact valley, where limestone ridges of the Jura close in on either side before giving way to meadows and wooded slopes. The town developed around the monastery of Moutier-Grandval, traditionally founded in the 7th century; the former collegiate church preserves this ecclesiastical legacy in the centre. Moutier later grew into an industrial town, with watchmaking and precision engineering contributing to its modern identity. French is the main local language, placing the town firmly within the francophone Jura.
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Moutier lies along the Birs in the Jura Mountains, where the river has carved a narrow passage between wooded limestone ridges. The town developed around Moutier-Grandval Abbey, a monastery founded in the 7th century that gave the settlement its name and recalls the medieval Prince-Bishopric of Basel. Its compact centre reflects the industrial traditions of the Swiss Jura, while nearby gorges and wooded slopes bring walking country close to town. Moutier’s rail and road connections also make it a useful stop for exploring this French-speaking part of Switzerland. Discover further points of interest through webcams across Moutier and the Jura 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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