Lusen - Luson: Plansolerhof - Plose - Peitlerkofel

Among the communities of South Tyrol, Luson stands out for its peaceful setting in the Val di Luson, a side valley above Brixen beneath the broad pastures of the Lüsner Alm. The village lies in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, where German is the everyday local language and Lüsen is its German name. Farmsteads and meadows follow the valley slopes, while routes from the village rise towards the Lüsner Alm, a high pastureland used for walking and cross-country skiing in season. The parish church of St George anchors the traditional centre. Luson remains a working Alpine community shaped by pasture farming and South Tyrol’s bilingual identity. See how Luson fits into the wider South Tyrolean mountains by browsing webcams in nearby valleys.

Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol is renowned across Italy for the Dolomites, whose pale limestone massifs define much of its eastern skyline. This autonomous region follows the upper Adige basin, from vineyards and apple orchards around Bolzano to high valleys crossed by glaciers and Alpine passes. Its character is distinctly multilingual: Italian and German are official languages, while Ladin remains in use in several Dolomite valleys. Medieval castles, Tyrolean customs and Italian city life meet in a borderland historically connected with Tyrol. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of the central Alps connects regionally.

Among the countries of southern Europe, Italy stands out for its Mediterranean coastline and cities marked by the legacy of ancient Rome. The Alps form its northern frontier, while the Apennines run down the peninsula and the Po crosses the broad plain of the north. Rome’s Colosseum and Roman Forum recall the ancient empire; Florence is closely associated with the Renaissance, and Venice is built across a lagoon on the Adriatic. Food changes markedly between regions, from olive-oil cooking in the south to rice dishes in the Po Valley. Sicily and Sardinia add distinct island identities to a country whose regions retain strong local character. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Italy’s coasts, cities and mountains.