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Glarus

Region · 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Population 42,056
Area 684 km²
Time zone Europe/Zurich
Official website www.gl.ch
Glarus

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Kanton Glarus Essentials

Kanton Glarus is characterized by steep alpine topography and significant geological sites within the Sardona UNESCO World Heritage area. This selection includes the Martinsloch, a natural rock window, and the high-altitude reservoirs of Muttsee and Limmernsee, which form part of a major pumped-storage power system. Architectural highlights range from the 17th-century baroque Freulerpalast in Näfels to the modernist Ortstockhaus. Natural landmarks like the Klöntalersee and the Berglistüber waterfall showcase the region's glacial history and deep-cut valley formations.

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Mountain Peaks of Glarus

This collection highlights the prominent summits of the Glarus and Schwyz Alps, dominated by the glaciated Tödi, the region's highest peak at 3,614 meters. The list includes Piz Sardona and Piz Segnas, central landmarks of the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona, where the Glarus Overthrust is clearly visible. These peaks span the borders of Glarus, St. Gallen, and Graubünden, offering diverse terrain ranging from the rugged limestone ridges of the Rautispitz to the high-altitude glaciers of the Bündner Vorab.

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Alpine Trail Markers & Paths

This collection highlights essential navigation markers and educational trails throughout the Glarus region of the Swiss Alps. It includes the Foopass, a key crossing on the Via Alpina connecting Elm and Weisstannen at 2,223 meters. The list also features the Brunnenbergbahn cable car access point in Luchsingen, which facilitates travel to the glacial Oberblegisee lake. These guideposts and nature paths (Lehrpfad) provide critical orientation for hikers traversing the high-altitude terrain and sun terraces characteristic of the Glarus Alps.

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Alpine Huts and Shelters

This collection features high-altitude accommodations across the Glarus Alps, ranging from traditional Swiss Alpine Club huts to modern mountain lodges. Key locations include the Ortstockhaus, a protected heritage site designed by architect Hans Leuzinger, and the Leglerhütte, situated at 2,273 meters. These shelters serve as essential bases for climbing the Glärnisch massif, crossing the Kistenpass, or exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona.

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Authentic Regional Flavors

This collection highlights traditional Glarus gastronomy, ranging from high-altitude mountain huts to historic village inns. The selection features establishments serving local staples like Glarner Schabziger, Zigerhörnli, and the famous Glarner Pastete. Many locations, such as those in Braunwald and Elm, provide outdoor terraces with direct views of the Glarus Alps, including Mount Tödi. These venues emphasize regional sourcing and seasonal ingredients characteristic of the Canton of Glarus.

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Historic Churches & Chapels

The Glarus region features a distinctive collection of religious architecture reflecting the area's complex confessional history. This selection includes significant Reformed landmarks like the neo-Romanesque Stadtkirche Glarus and the baroque Querkirche in Netstal. Catholic heritage is represented by the Kloster Mariaburg in Näfels and several historic chapels. These sites showcase architectural styles ranging from 18th-century baroque land churches to alpine monasteries, illustrating the cultural development of the Glarus valley and its surrounding mountain villages.

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Natural Wonders of Glarus

Glarus is home to the Tectonic Arena Sardona, a UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing the dramatic Glarus Thrust. This list features the Klöntalersee, a natural lake formed by a prehistoric rockslide, and the Berglistüber waterfall, where a path allows visitors to walk behind the water curtain. It also includes high-altitude reservoirs like Muttsee, home to Europe's highest dam-integrated solar plant, and historic mountain passes like the Panix and Segnes, which connect the region to Graubünden through rugged alpine terrain.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 3° (feels like -1°) · extremes -13°–8°
  • -5° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 4° (feels like 0°) · extremes -14°–11°
  • -4° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 4°) · extremes -9°–15°
  • 0° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 10°) · extremes -3°–19°
  • 4° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Fair
  • 17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 3°–24°
  • 8° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 21° · extremes 7°–28°
  • 13° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 23° · extremes 9°–29°
  • 14° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 23° · extremes 9°–29°
  • 14° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 19° (feels like 18°) · extremes 5°–25°
  • 10° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 13°) · extremes 1°–22°
  • 7° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 5°) · extremes -8°–16°
  • 1° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 4° (feels like 0°) · extremes -13°–10°
  • -3° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Swiss Franc CHF CHF · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type J
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+41
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Tours & Activities

Klöntalersee
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Freulerpalast
Drive
Martinsloch

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