Luzein

Luzein sits on the northern side of the Prättigau valley in Switzerland’s Grisons, where the Landquart River follows the valley floor below slopes facing the Rätikon range. The municipality brings together several settlements rather than a single urban centre, including Pany, Buchen and St. Antönien. Pany is linked to Walser heritage, the German-speaking Alpine culture that shaped many communities in Graubünden. Wooded hills, pastureland and mountain routes define the rural character of this part of Prättigau, while the valley connects it to the transport corridor towards Landquart. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Grisons.

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.