Nesslau: Säntis
Among the mountain areas of St Gallen, Nesslau stands out for its close connection to Säntis, the 2,502-metre summit of the Alpstein. The municipality lies in the Toggenburg, where the Thur flows through a valley beneath the foothills of the Appenzell Alps. Säntis is the highest peak in the Alpstein, and its summit marks the meeting point of the cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden, Appenzell Ausserrhoden and St Gallen. A cableway links Schwägalp with the summit. The mountain’s weather station, established in 1882, has given Säntis a lasting role in Swiss alpine meteorological observation. Nesslau retains the character of a quieter valley settlement in this strongly mountainous part of eastern Switzerland.
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The Thur River defines the setting of Nesslau — it runs through this Toggenburg settlement as steep, wooded slopes rise close to its compact centre. In the canton of St Gallen, Nesslau occupies the upper Thur valley, a rural Alpine foothill corridor shaped by pasture farming and forest. The present municipality was created in 2013 through the merger of Nesslau-Krummenau and Stein, uniting scattered hamlets and mountain land under one administration. Nesslau is also served by the railway running through the valley, linking it with the wider Toggenburg. Browse other webcams across St Gallen and Toggenburg to place this setting in a wider geographic context.
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Built around the former Abbey of St Gall and the territories once linked to it, Sankt Gallen developed into a varied eastern Swiss canton. In southern Toggenburg, the upper Thur Valley is framed by pastureland and the rugged Alpstein and Churfirsten ranges, giving this part of the canton a distinctly alpine character. Farther north, the landscape opens towards the Lake Constance basin and the city of St. Gallen. Its Abbey District, including the celebrated library, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and recalls the region’s importance as a medieval centre of learning. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of eastern Switzerland connects regionally.
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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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