Zollbrück: Schulhaus Than
Built around a river crossing, Zollbrück grew into a small rural settlement in the Emmental. Schulhaus Than belongs to a spread-out setting of fields, farmsteads and modest residential buildings, characteristic of this part of the canton of Bern. The settlement lies in the Emme valley, where rolling, cultivated hills rather than dense urban fabric shape everyday life. Zollbrück is part of the cultural landscape associated with Emmentaler AOP, the Swiss cow’s-milk cheese traditionally made in the region and known for its large holes. Nearby Langnau im Emmental is the area’s principal local centre, while Zollbrück retains the quieter scale of an agricultural community.
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Zollbrück is best known within the Bernese Emmental for its riverside setting on the Emme. The settlement stands in a farming district of rolling hills and scattered traditional farmhouses, on the route between Burgdorf and Langnau im Emmental. The wider Emmental is closely associated with Emmentaler AOP, the protected cheese whose large wheels and characteristic holes are recognised far beyond Switzerland. Zollbrück railway station is on the Bern–Lucerne line, linking this rural part of the canton with two major Swiss cities. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across the Bernese Emmental.
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Built around the Aare River and routes across the Swiss Plateau, Bern grew into a canton connecting the federal capital with the Bernese Oberland. Its territory extends from Jura foothills and farmland through the Aare valley to the high Alps around the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The city of Bern, Switzerland’s federal capital, preserves an Old Town inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, while Thun and Interlaken lead towards Lakes Thun and Brienz. Urban institutions, dairy farming and established alpine resorts give the canton a notably broad Swiss character. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Bern relates to its Alpine and plateau surroundings.
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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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