Root: Gasthaus Michaelskreuz

Few municipalities in the canton of Lucerne have a history as closely tied to farming on the Reuss plain as Root. Set between the Reuss and the slopes of Rooterberg, it lies east of Lucerne, where the broad valley floor meets central Switzerland’s pre-Alpine terrain. Root has grown from a rural settlement into a residential and employment community, supported by rail connections at Gisikon-Root. The parish church of St Martin remains a local landmark, while walking and cycling routes trace the open valley and river corridor. Browse additional webcams from the Reuss valley to extend your view of central Switzerland.

Luzern is best known within Switzerland for Lake Lucerne, where the Swiss Plateau meets the foothills of the Alps. The canton extends from settled farmland and rolling hills into the Prealpine landscapes of Entlebuch, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve known for its moorlands and traditional rural scenery. In the city of Lucerne, the Reuss flows out of the lake beside the Kapellbrücke, the covered wooden bridge that has become one of Switzerland’s most recognisable landmarks. Rail and road routes have long made this central region an important link between northern Switzerland and Alpine passes. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of central Switzerland connects regionally.

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.