Menzingen: Schurtannen

Menzingen lies on a plateau between the Lorze and Sihl valleys in the canton of Zug, where open farmland and wooded slopes form a transition toward the Swiss pre-Alps. Set above the busier lakeside towns of Zug, the municipality retains a distinctly rural character, with scattered hamlets alongside its compact village centre. Its best-known institution is the Convent of the Sisters of the Holy Cross, motherhouse of the teaching and nursing congregation founded in Menzingen in 1844. The surrounding uplands lead toward Lake Ägeri and Zugerberg, placing the village within reach of central Switzerland’s walking country. Find related webcams across Zug and the Lake Ägeri area to build a fuller picture of this upland canton.

Zug occupies the northern shore of Lake Zug in central Switzerland. The compact city lies between the lake and the slopes of Zugerberg, with the Alps visible beyond the water on clear days. Its preserved Old Town retains narrow streets, fragments of medieval fortifications and the Zytturm, a clock tower associated with the historic centre. Lake Zug shapes local life through promenades, boats and waterside public spaces that link the urban core to the shore. Internationally associated with business and finance, Zug nevertheless remains closely connected to the lake and the rural landscapes of its canton. Explore nearby locations that provide complementary perspectives on Lake Zug and the Zugerberg slopes.

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.