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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.

Klöntalersee

Klöntalersee is a natural lake in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland and covers the major part of the Klöntal valley floor.

Freulerpalast

A baroque manor house in Näfels built between 1642 and 1648. It houses the Museum of the Canton of Glarus, featuring exhibits on textile printing, military history, and regional heritage.

Martinsloch

A 19-meter-high triangular rock window in the Tschingelhörner ridge. Twice a year, the sun shines through this natural opening directly onto the church in Elm.

Berglistüber

A waterfall near Linthal where the Fätschbach stream drops over a karst rock ledge. A designated walking path allows visitors to walk behind the falling water.

Limmernsee

Limmernsee is a reservoir in the Canton of Glarus, Switzerland, between the peaks of Muttenchopf, Selbsanft and Kistenstöckli.

Stadtkirche Glarus

The Stadtkirche Glarus is the main Reformed church for the city of Glarus in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland.

Klöntal

A high-alpine valley known for its mirror-like lake and steep limestone cliffs. It has historically served as a significant route for military crossings and an inspiration for landscape painters.

Ortstockhaus

A heritage-protected mountain guest house designed by architect Hans Leuzinger in 1931. It is a prominent example of Swiss modernism situated at 1,772 meters.

Kloster Mariaburg

A Franciscan monastery located on a hill above Näfels. Founded in 1675, it sits adjacent to the historic site of the Battle of Näfels.

Tschinglenbahn

A small gondola lift connecting Elm with the Tschinglen-Alp, providing access to the Sardona UNESCO World Heritage site and hiking trails leading to the Martinsloch.

Leglerhütte

An eco-friendly Swiss Alpine Club hut at 2,273 meters. It utilizes renewable energy and serves as a base for high-altitude hiking and climbing in the Freiberg Kärpf area.

Pantenbrücke

A historic stone double bridge spanning the Linth river gorge. The lower bridge was originally constructed in 1461, with a second level added in 1902.

Kunsthaus

A contemporary art museum in Glarus located in a modernist building from 1952. It hosts rotating exhibitions of Swiss and international contemporary art.

Muttsee

Muttsee is a reservoir in the Canton of Glarus, Switzerland. Its surface area is 42 ha.