Lausanne Live Cam – Pont Bessières, Switzerland

This live camera from the City of Lausanne shows the Pont Bessières, one of the bridges that carry traffic across the deep valleys at the heart of Lausanne, Switzerland.

Opened in 1910, the bridge is named after the Lausanne banker and jeweller Charles Bessières, who bequeathed 500,000 francs in 1901 for its construction, on condition that it be built for that purpose. The idea of linking the Caroline district with the École Industrielle, near the old Cité and the cathedral, was not new: plans had been presented as early as 1829 but were set aside for decades.

What you'll see

• Cars, buses, cyclists and pedestrians crossing
• The rooftops of central Lausanne
• Weather on the hills above Lake Geneva

Lausanne is built on steep slopes rising from Lake Geneva, which is why its bridges are so important for getting around. The city is home to the International Olympic Committee and a lively university scene. Rush hours bring the busiest traffic, while evenings show the city lights. The stream is provided by VilleLausanne.