Switzerland Traffic Cameras: 200+ Live Cams

Switzerland's position as a central European crossroads makes its road network one of the most heavily utilized for both international freight and seasonal tourism. With a road network spanning over 85,000 kilometers, including 1,549 kilometers of motorways, maintaining clear passage through the Alps is a constant priority. According to 2024 data, the average one-way commute for employed persons in Switzerland is 30.2 minutes, with nearly half of all commuters relying on passenger cars. Our platform aggregates live traffic cameras from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO/ASTRA), cantonal traffic management centers, and municipal authorities to provide comprehensive coverage.

The Central Plateau is the most densely populated region, served by the A1 and A2 motorways. Cameras monitor the major junctions around Zurich, the "baregg" tunnel bottleneck, and the approaches to the economic hubs of Basel and Geneva.

The Alpine Transit Corridors are the signature feature of Swiss road infrastructure. The A2 Gotthard route and the A13 San Bernardino route are vital for European north-south trade. Cameras provide essential data on waiting times at tunnel portals and weather conditions at high elevations.

Western Switzerland (Romandie) features extensive coverage around Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), monitoring the busy A1 corridor between Geneva and Lausanne. Feeds help commuters navigate the intense rush-hour traffic in these international hubs and the routes across the Vaud and Valais cantons.

Northern and Eastern Switzerland provide cameras along the A3 and A4 corridors, monitoring the traffic flow toward Germany and Austria, as well as the scenic routes around Lake Lucerne and the Grisons (Graubünden) region.

Regional Network Coverage

In 2024, traffic congestion on Swiss national roads reached a new record of 55,569 hours, a 14% increase compared to the previous year. Approximately 29.8 billion kilometers were driven on motorways in 2024, highlighting the extreme density of the Swiss transit network. Our camera coverage is structured around these high-capacity arteries and key cantonal hubs.

Key Transportation Corridors

A1 Motorway (Geneva-Zurich-St. Margrethen): The backbone of Switzerland's east-west transit. This is the most heavily trafficked road in the country. Cameras cover the entire route, providing essential data for commuters in the Geneva-Lausanne and Zurich-Winterthur corridors.

A2 Motorway (Basel-Gotthard-Chiasso): The primary north-south route through the heart of the Alps. Cameras are critical for monitoring the Gotthard Road Tunnel, where queues (Stau) of 10km or more are common during holiday periods. Feeds at Göschenen and Airolo are the most watched in the country.

A3 Motorway (Basel-Zurich-Sargans): Connecting the northern borders with Zurich and the eastern Alps. Cameras monitor the heavily used sections along Lake Zurich and the Walensee, where tunnels and narrow corridors require constant monitoring.

A13 Motorway (St. Margrethen-San Bernardino-Bellinzona): The eastern alternative to the Gotthard route. Cameras monitor the San Bernardino Tunnel and the steep approach grades. This is a vital secondary route when the A2 is closed or heavily congested.

A9 Motorway (Autoroute du Rhône): Serving the Valais region and the Simplon Pass. Cameras monitor the traffic flow toward the high-Alpine resorts and the Italian border in the south.

Seasonal and Weather Considerations

Weather Challenges by Region:

• Alpine Passes: High-elevation routes can see snow even in late spring or early autumn. Many passes (like the Furka or Susten) close entirely in winter; cameras provide visual proof of these seasonal closures.
• The Plateau: Dense fog (Hochnebel) is common in the winter months, especially around Zurich and Bern. Cameras help gauge visibility levels before you enter these low-visibility zones.
• Southern Switzerland (Ticino): Can experience heavy rain and flash flooding while the north remains dry. Monitoring the A2 south of the Gotthard is vital for these weather transitions.
• Mountain Valleys: High winds (Föhn) can impact vehicle stability on exposed bridges and viaducts in the Alpine valleys.

Holiday Traffic: The "Osterstau" (Easter traffic jam) and summer holiday weekends see massive volumes of European tourists heading south. The Gotthard tunnel portals are the primary bottleneck. Our live feeds allow you to monitor these queues in real-time.

Driving in Switzerland: What Cameras Reveal

Understanding the Swiss road environment helps you interpret the camera feeds:

Metering and Traffic Lights: At major tunnel portals and motorway junctions, you will often see traffic lights. These are used for "metering" (Dosierung) to prevent congestion inside tunnels. If the lights are red on camera, it's a sign of a temporary safety-related pause.

Lane Discipline: Swiss drivers are known for their high degree of discipline. Cameras show strict adherence to the right-lane rule and precise merging behavior at construction sites (the "Zipper Merge" or Reissverschluss-System).

Noise Protection Walls: Many Swiss motorways are lined with high noise-protection walls or "galleries" (half-tunnels). Cameras are often mounted on top of these, providing an elevated, bird's-eye view of the traffic flow below.

Speed Enforcement: While our platform shows traffic monitoring cameras, Switzerland is famous for its dense network of speed enforcement cameras. Monitoring the general traffic flow on our feeds can give you a sense of where drivers are being particularly cautious due to known enforcement zones.

P+R (Park and Ride): Cameras near major city entry points often show the approaches to large Park and Ride facilities. If the access roads are backed up on camera, it's often more efficient to use the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) network for the final leg into the city center.

Platform Features for Swiss Cameras

Our platform provides 135,000+ cameras from 600+ sources across 130+ countries, with 200+ focused on Switzerland:

• Cantonal Filtering: Instantly filter cameras by Canton (e.g., Zurich, Geneva, Vaud, Ticino).
• Alpine Route Planning: Build custom routes and see all cameras along your Gotthard or San Bernardino transit.
• Favorites: Save your frequently checked tunnel portals or city bypasses for instant access.
• Mobile Optimized: Check Swiss road conditions on the go—essential for navigating Alpine weather changes.
• Real-Time Updates: Camera feeds refresh automatically, providing up-to-the-minute visual data from FEDRO/ASTRA and municipal sources.
• Search: Find cameras by highway number (e.g., "A2"), tunnel name, or city.
• Map and Grid Views: Choose between an interactive map for spatial orientation or a grid view to scan all Gotthard approaches at once.

Related Resources

• Grisons (Graubünden) Traffic Guide: 400+ live cameras covering A13 and mountain passes
• Vaud & Lake Geneva Traffic Guide: 400+ live cameras covering Lausanne and the A1
• Valais (Wallis) Traffic Guide: 400+ live cameras covering A9 and Alpine passes
• Austria Traffic Cameras: Monitor the Alpine highway network connecting to Switzerland's eastern borders.
• Germany Traffic Cameras: Access camera feeds for the Autobahn corridors north of Basel and Zurich.
• Italy Traffic Cameras: Explore the motorway network south of the Chiasso and Simplon border crossings.

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