Glarus Nord is one of three municipalities of the Canton of Glarus , Switzerland (the others being Glarus and Glarus Süd ).

Effective from 1 January 2011, Glarus Nord incorporates the former municipalities of Bilten , Filzbach , Mollis , Mühlehorn , Näfels , Niederurnen , Oberurnen and Obstalden .

Bilten is first mentioned in 1050 as Billitun.

The area around Bilten was probably inhabited in the Roman era. By the mid-11th century, Schänis Abbey owned a large part of the village, and in 1178 the Pope confirmed Schänis Abbey's ownership of the village. St.