Fiescheralp - Fiesch
Valais, Switzerland — 1.7 km
Fiesch — Eggishorn
Fiesch - Eggishorn
🇨🇭 Valais · Switzerland — Altitude 2880 m
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This camera looks out from the Eggishorn at about 2,880 metres above Fiesch in the Swiss canton of Valais. Watch high alpine weather roll across the peaks and the glaciers below, and check whether the cloud is lifting before you plan a trip up. The live player is embedded below with local time and forecast beside it.
About the Eggishorn and Fiesch
Fiesch is a village in the Upper Valais, on the Rhône valley floor, and it serves as a gateway to the Aletsch region. The Eggishorn is one of the highest points reached by cable car in the area and sits above the Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps. The landscape is open rock, snow, ice and alpine meadow, shaped by the valley's dry, sunny climate and strong winds at height.
What the camera shows and when to watch
The title points to a mountain summit viewpoint, so the picture is likely to be dominated by peaks, sky and changing cloud rather than village streets. Clear mornings tend to give the sharpest views of the high ridges, while afternoons often bring cloud build-up over the mountains. Winter sun and fresh snow can make the scene especially bright, and it is worth checking the stream when conditions look settled.
Practical notes and nearby cameras
The valley has warm summers and cold, snowy winters, and the most reliable walking weather usually falls between late June and September. Getting up to the Eggishorn normally involves the cable car from Fiesch or Fiescheralp, depending on the season and operating times. Nearby VizCams pages include Fiescheralp, the Kühboden view above Fiesch, and the Bettmeralp cameras on the Bettmerhorn and Wurzenbord.
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About this camera
What is the weather like at Fiesch Eggishorn now?
The current conditions and the three-day forecast are shown in the live weather block on this page. Because the camera sits at high altitude, it can be much colder and windier than the valley below.
What time is it in Fiesch?
The local time in Fiesch, Switzerland, is displayed on this page and updates automatically. Switzerland follows Central European Time with summer daylight saving.
Where exactly is this camera?
The camera is on the Eggishorn above the village of Fiesch in the Valais canton of Switzerland, at roughly 2,880 metres altitude. The map on the page shows its position.
When is the best time to watch this webcam?
Clear mornings usually give the best visibility of the peaks and glaciers, while winter and early spring show the most snow. Check the live view before you plan a visit, since cloud often builds in the afternoon.
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