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Achseten — Höchst-Metsch ski lift mountain station
Achseten - Bergstation Skilift Höchst-Metsch
🇨🇭 Bern · Switzerland
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This live camera looks at the mountain station of the Höchst-Metsch ski lift above Achseten in the Bernese Oberland. It is useful for judging snow and visibility on the slopes before setting off. The page also shows the current weather and a three-day forecast for the area.
About Achseten and the area
Achseten is a small village in the Kandertal, in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland. The surrounding landscape is typical of the Alpine foothills, with meadows, forest and steep slopes rising towards the peaks. The village sits within a network of ski areas linked to Adelboden and the Lenk valley, which makes the region popular with winter sport visitors and hikers in summer.
What the camera is for
The camera is aimed at a ski lift station, so its main use is to check snow cover, lift operation and general conditions on the upper slopes. Since the picture depends on the view and the weather, you may see clear mountain panoramas on fine days or low cloud and snowfall in poor weather. Mornings tend to offer the clearest light, while afternoons can bring changing cloud on the peaks.
Practical notes and nearby cameras
Winters in this part of Switzerland are cold, with regular snowfall at altitude, and conditions can change quickly, so check the live weather block before travelling. Summer is milder and suited to walking. Nearby cameras on this site include Adelboden, Adelboden Sillerenbühl, Lenk im Simmental Metschstand and Wiler Hockenhorngrat, which help you compare conditions across the region.
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About this camera
What is the weather like in Achseten now?
The current weather and a three-day forecast for Achseten are shown in the live block on this page. They update together with the camera so you can judge conditions before you go.
What time is it in Achseten?
The local time for Achseten is shown on this page. Switzerland uses Central European Time, so the clock updates automatically to match the local hour.
Where exactly is this webcam?
The camera is at the mountain station of the Höchst-Metsch ski lift above Achseten, in the Kandertal near Adelboden, in the canton of Bern. The map on this page marks its location.
When is the best time to watch this camera?
Watching in the morning gives the clearest light, and it is the best time to check fresh snow and visibility on the slopes. Winter weekends are often busiest, so check during the week for quieter views.
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