Corgemont: Métairie de Gléresse

Few towns in the Bernese Jura have a history as closely tied to watchmaking as Corgémont. Set in the Vallon de Saint-Imier, the municipality follows the Suze River beneath the folded limestone ridges of the Jura. From the 19th century, workshops and home-based production helped make watchmaking a central trade, linking the village to the industrial story of the Saint-Imier valley. The railway through the valley connects Corgémont with Biel/Bienne and La Chaux-de-Fonds, while footpaths lead into the wooded slopes above the settled floor. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Corgémont and the Bernese Jura.

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.

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.