Ausserferrera: Ferrera

Built around the Ragn da Ferrera in the narrow Val Ferrera, Ausserferrera grew into a small Alpine settlement that is now part of Andeer municipality. The stream runs down towards the Hinterrhein, while steep slopes and side valleys define this sparsely settled part of Grisons. Val Ferrera takes its name from iron: ore extraction and smelting were important here from the Middle Ages into the 19th century. The road leading towards Avers places the village within a mountain landscape long shaped by travel between high valleys. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Grisons connects regionally.

The terrain of Grisons ranges from high Alpine valleys in the south to the broad Rhine valley in the north, shaping Switzerland’s largest and most linguistically diverse canton. The Inn flows through the Engadin, while the Rhine has long connected Chur, the cantonal capital, with the rest of central Europe. Romansh remains a defining regional language alongside German and Italian. The Rhaetian Railway’s Albula and Bernina lines, recognised by UNESCO, cross dramatic mountain country with remarkable engineering. Browse further webcams from the area to trace how this corner of eastern Switzerland links with neighbouring Alpine regions.

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.