Zermatt - Hirli
Valais, Switzerland — 0.9 km
Zermatt — Lake Schwarzsee (Lac Noir)
Zermatt - Lac Noir (Schwarzsee)
🇨🇭 Valais · Switzerland — Altitude 2593 m
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This live camera looks out over Lac Noir, known in German as Schwarzsee, a small mountain lake at about 2,590 metres above Zermatt in the Swiss Alps. It is a useful window onto high-alpine conditions, especially for anyone planning a walk or a trip up from the village. The live player is embedded below, with the local time and forecast beside it.
A small lake beneath the Matterhorn
Schwarzsee sits in a shallow hollow on the slopes above Zermatt, surrounded by rock, grass and scattered alpine vegetation. It is a popular short hike from the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise area and is closely associated with the chapel by its shore and the view of the Matterhorn reflected in calm water. The surroundings feel open and quiet compared with the village below, and the scale of the mountains around it is hard to take in on a first visit.
What the view shows and when to watch
The camera is titled after the lake, so it is most likely to show the water, the shoreline and the mountains behind it, though the exact framing depends on the view at any given moment. Mornings often bring the clearest air and the best light on the peaks, while afternoon clouds can build quickly over the Alps. Watching the live feed for a few minutes tells you a lot about visibility and snow cover before you set out.
Planning a visit and what is nearby
Zermatt is car-free, so you reach the lake on foot, by train or by cable car, depending on your route. Summer is the main hiking season, while winter brings snow and different access conditions, so check before you go. Nearby cameras on VizCams include Zermatt Hirli, Trockener Steg, Riffelalp Resort 2222m and the Riffelberg railway station, which are useful for comparing conditions at different heights.
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About this camera
What is the weather like at Lake Schwarzsee in Zermatt right now?
The current conditions and the three-day forecast for the area are shown in the weather block on this page. Because the lake is high in the mountains, temperatures and cloud cover can differ noticeably from the village below.
What time is it at this camera?
The local time for Zermatt is shown on this page next to the live player. It follows Swiss time, which is Central European Time with daylight saving in summer.
Where exactly is this webcam located?
The camera is on Lake Schwarzsee, a small lake at about 2,590 metres above Zermatt in the Valais canton of Switzerland. The map on this page marks its position.
When is the best time to watch this live view?
Mornings tend to offer the clearest air and light on the peaks, and summer gives the most open conditions for walking. Check the live feed before a planned hike, since cloud and snow can change the view quickly.
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