Lauterbrunnen: Jungfraujoch - Gletscherhorn
Jungfraujoch lies on the ridge between Mönch and Jungfrau in the Bernese Alps, a position that made this high pass a key access point to the glacial terrain of the Jungfrau-Aletsch region. At 3,463 metres, the col stands above the Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps. The Jungfrau Railway reached its station here in 1912; at 3,454 metres, it is Europe’s highest railway station. The Sphinx Observatory occupies a rocky summit above the station, combining scientific research with a public platform. Gletscherhorn is among the prominent Bernese Alpine peaks near the Jungfrau massif. Jungfraujoch forms part of the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Lauterbrunnen occupies a narrow glacial valley in the Bernese Oberland, beside the Weisse Lütschine and beneath the cliffs of the Jungfrau region. The valley is renowned for its concentration of waterfalls, traditionally counted at 72; Staubbach Falls drops almost 300 metres from the western wall above the village. Within the valley, the Trümmelbach Falls carry meltwater from the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau through channels inside the mountain. Goethe visited Staubbach in 1779, and the falls helped inspire his poem “Gesang der Geister über den Wassern”. Lauterbrunnen is also a rail and cable-car departure point for Wengen, Mürren and settlements higher on the slopes. Find related webcams across the Bernese Oberland to build a fuller picture of the Lauterbrunnen Valley.
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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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