Neuchâtel - Lac de Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel, Switzerland — 2.8 km
Chaumont — view over the Plateau
Chaumont - Vue sur le Plateau
🇨🇭 Neuchâtel · Switzerland — Altitude 1080 m
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This camera looks out over the Plateau from Chaumont, a wooded ridge above the city of Neuchâtel. It is a quick way to see what the sky and visibility look like above the lake region at this moment. Watch it to judge cloud cover or fog before planning a walk or a drive up the hill.
About Chaumont and its setting
Chaumont rises to about 1080 metres above the Neuchâtel area in the Swiss Jura, a short distance above the city and its lake. The ridge is known for its forests, meadows and broad views across the Plateau towards the lake and the Alps on clear days. The area has a quiet, rural feel compared with the lakeside town below, and it is popular with hikers, cyclists and people who simply want fresh air above the valley.
What you can watch and when
The camera is an HD live player, so you can follow changing light across the Plateau through the day. Early morning often brings low mist or cloud sitting over the lake and lowlands, while clear afternoons give the widest view. Sunset can be especially striking when the sky is open, and autumn tends to bring the most contrast between the coloured forests and the water below. Conditions shown depend on the weather at the time.
Climate, visiting and nearby views
Winters in this part of Switzerland are cold, with snow on the higher ground, and summers are mild and often the most pleasant for walking. Spring and early autumn are good all-round choices. Neuchâtel, below Chaumont, is a short trip away, and other cameras in the area show Lake Neuchâtel, the old town and the harbour, including Jeunes-Rives and the lake boat view. Comparing them helps you see how cloud and visibility differ between the hill and the shore.
Your live view
Local time and the current weather with a three-day forecast appear on this page next to the player. Use them together with the live image to decide whether conditions suit your plans.
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About this camera
What is the weather like in Chaumont right now?
The current conditions and a three-day forecast are shown in the live weather block on this page. Because the ridge sits well above the lake, cloud and visibility can differ noticeably from those in Neuchâtel below.
What time is it in Chaumont?
The local time for Chaumont is shown on this page and follows Swiss time. It updates alongside the live camera so you can match what you see with the current hour.
Where exactly is the Chaumont camera?
The camera overlooks the Plateau from the Chaumont ridge above Neuchâtel in western Switzerland, at roughly 1080 metres altitude. The map on this page shows its exact position.
When is the best time to watch this camera?
Early mornings often show mist over the lake, while clear afternoons and sunsets give the widest views. Autumn is typically the most colourful season on the hill.
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