Churwalden: Heidbühl

Churwalden has served as a monastic settlement in Grisons since the 12th century. Set on the Alpine route between Chur and Lenzerheide, the community stands in the Swiss Alps and is part of the Arosa Lenzerheide ski area. The former Premonstratensian abbey, founded in 1149, shaped local life for centuries; the church of St Mary and Michael remains its most important historic monument. In summer, the surrounding slopes and forests are crossed by walking and cycling routes, while winter brings skiers to the area’s linked lift network. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Churwalden and the Lenzerheide region.

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.