Glarus

This is Glarus

The municipality of Glarus is located in eastern Switzerland on the river Linth. The smallest cantonal capital in Switzerland is a popular travel destination due to its proximity to Zurich, its industrial history and its mountains.

Discover Glarus

Your foray through Glarus will take you past spacious squares with buildings from different eras. The town church against the backdrop of the Glärnisch catches the eye, but also the Kunsthaus in the Volksgarten or the train station building with the Glarnerland Nature Centre. Every year, the Landsgemeinde takes place on the Zaunplatz, where direct democracy can be experienced. An ascent to the castle chapel is worthwhile: You will recognise the geometric street grid, a sign of reconstruction after the city fire of 1861.You can end your sightseeing in the market hall with a café and Glarus specialties.

The Glarus Alps

The mountains around Glarus are ideal for hikes, for example through the wildly romantic Löntschtobel to the beautiful Klöntalersee. Or you can visit the Lochsite rock face at Schwanden, where you can see how plate tectonics has shaped the Alps: Contrary to logic, the oldest lies above the younger rock. At the end of the Sernf Valley rises the UNESCO tectonic arena with the Martinsloch.

The industrial history of Glarus

Glarus experienced an enormous upswing in the 19th century with the emerging textile industry. This gave rise to a wide range of industries in the 20th century. Discover the importance of Glarus as an industrial location on the industrial path from Elm to Ziegelbrücke . The hiking and cycling path leads past factory buildings, power plants and sewer systems. Information boards show the way and illuminate the special features of the buildings.

Around Glarus

Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Walensee with the striking Churfirsten mountains. The circular hike around the Obersee near Näfels is idyllic. The car-free Braunwald on the most beautiful sun terrace in the Glarus Alps is ideal for slowing down. And at the end of the valley, it goes past the Berglistüber waterfall to the Klausen Pass in the direction of Uri.

Experience Glarus at a reasonable price

From one overnight stay you will receive the GlarnerlandPass. This gives you free travel by train and bus throughout Glarnerland. From two nights, the outward and return journey by public transport in Switzerland is free.