Weesen - Vue sur le lac de Walenstadt
Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland — 2.4 km
Schänis — Biberlichopf
Schänis - Biberlichopf
🇨🇭 Canton of St. Gallen · Switzerland — Altitude 580 m
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This live camera looks out over the Schänis area in the Linth valley of eastern Switzerland, a landscape of meadows, forest edges and the mountains that frame the Walensee region. It is useful if you want to see how the valley looks right now before planning a walk or a drive. The live player, local time and weather are all on this page.
About Schänis and the Linth valley
Schänis is a village in the Gaster area of the canton of St. Gallen, sitting on the flat floor of the Linth valley at roughly 580 metres above sea level. The valley runs between the Glarus Alps and the lower hills of the Toggenburg, and the mood here is rural and quiet rather than touristy. Farmland, orchards and small settlements line the river plain, with the lake and mountain slopes rising within a short distance.
What the camera shows and when to watch
The category of this camera points to an open outdoor view, so you may see fields, tree lines, roads and the sky over the valley, depending on the angle. Clear mornings tend to bring crisp views of the surrounding slopes, while low cloud or haze often settles over the valley floor in autumn and winter. Watching around sunrise or late afternoon is a good way to judge the light and the weather before heading out.
Climate, access and nearby cameras
The Linth valley has a temperate Swiss climate with warm summers, cool winters and fairly frequent rain, so late spring through early autumn suits outdoor plans best. Schänis is reachable by regional train and road from St. Gallen and Zurich. Nearby cameras on VizCams include the view over Lake Walenstadt from Weesen, the Mollis airfield and the Wolzenalp in Krummenau.
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About this camera
What is the weather in Schänis right now?
The current conditions and a three-day forecast for Schänis are shown in the weather block on this page, updated alongside the live camera. Check it before planning outdoor time in the valley.
What time is it in Schänis?
The local time for Schänis is displayed on this page and follows Swiss time, including the switch between summer and winter time.
Where exactly is this camera?
The camera is located near Schänis in the canton of St. Gallen, at about 580 metres altitude in the Linth valley. The map on this page shows its exact position.
When is the best time to watch this live view?
Clear mornings and late afternoons usually give the best visibility and light over the valley. Weather and season strongly affect what you see, so the live player is the best guide on the day.
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