Jürg’s Journal
Nature gives me clarity, and if I can share it through my photography, it makes me happy.

Photo: Philipp
Annual Report Graubündner Kantonalbank
When the power of the mountains meets the language of branding:
Graubündner Kantonalbank (GKB) featured several of my photographs in their 2024 annual report – an honor that fills me with a touch of pride. Read how nature photography can unfold impact in a corporate context.
Glacial Echoes – Echoes from Within the Glacier
Deep beneath the surface of a glacier, time slows. In hidden caves shaped by ice and silence, ancient air remains sealed — untouched for over 1600 years. These are not just formations of frozen water, but living archives of memory, light, and atmosphere.
First 365 Days with Glaciers.Today
A year ago, we installed two cameras on the Diavolezza. Our goal was to document the impact on the glaciers caused by climate change and show these images live to a wider audience and we reached over 60 million people in the first year
Read what all happened in the first year
NEW RELEASE: Breaking Wave in Nazaré
Discover the rhythmic beauty of nature with our latest masterpiece, "Breaking Wave in Nazaré". Waves, in their eternal cycle, build up only to break in a display of sheer power and stunning beauty. This moment, when the wave breaks, unveils the raw strength and mesmerizing colors of the water, capturing the essence of nature's most dramatic performances.
Venice's hidden corners: a look at the quiet side of the floating city in the Goose Magazine
Explore the hidden corners of Venice in this unique article featuring stunning photographs captured during the corona pandemic by the Swiss Photographer Jürg Kaufmann.
The hidden paradise: The hidden beauties of the Engadine mountains
Jürg Kaufmann captures the stunning beauty of the Engadine Mountains in his collection "The Hidden Paradise". This collection showcases the breathtaking landscapes of the high mountains in the region near St. Moritz, including famous peaks such as Piz Bernin, Piz Palù, and Biancograt, as well as lesser-known gems like Piz Bacun and the Badile North Face.
The Ever-Changing Nature of Water
"The Ever-Changing Nature of Water" is a fine art photography series that captures the beauty and power of water in its various forms, from gentle streams to crashing waves. Inviting the viewer to reflect on the significance of this vital element.
The sunrise from the Diavolezza: a inspiration in an ever more complex world
Can the inspiration and energy of a sunrise can help us tackle the multiple challenges we face and focus on what matters?
SlowPhotography in the mountains
First photoshoot with the Sinar Norma in the mountains, six months after starting to clean and fix the old camera.
In the Swiss Alps with the new Defender 110
Glacier photography in the Swiss Alps with the new Land Rover Defender 110
ICE SCULPTURES - PERPETUAL INSPIRATION
Ice Sculptures
Series of natural ice sculptures photographs shot by Jürg Kaufmann over the course of several expeditions to the Alps largest glaciers in the last years.
