Avers: Juf
Juf occupies the upper end of the Avers valley in the Swiss canton of Grisons. At 2,126 metres, this small Walser settlement is widely regarded as Europe’s highest permanently inhabited village. The Avers Rhine runs through the long, open valley before joining the Hinterrhein near Andeer, while steep Alpine slopes rise on both sides. Juf belongs to the municipality of Avers, a remote German-speaking valley whose communities retain a strong Walser identity. Compact farm buildings, grazing land and the road ending at the settlement reflect the practical demands of year-round life at this altitude. Juf also provides access to walking routes and mountain terrain in the surrounding Alps.
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Tucked into the high Avers Valley of the Grisons Alps, Avers is a place whose character is shaped by altitude, a short growing season and long winters. The Averser Rhine runs through this remote side valley before joining the Hinterrhein. Medieval Walser settlement left a lasting cultural imprint, reflected in the scattered hamlets and alpine farming traditions. At the valley’s upper end, Juf stands at 2,126 metres and ranks among Europe’s highest permanently inhabited settlements. Summer brings hiking routes across pastures and mountain passes, while winter underscores the valley’s isolation. See how Avers fits within the broader Grisons Alps by browsing webcams from nearby valleys.
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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.
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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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