ART HOUSE GLARUS
Budget: $ | Glarus
Location: Im Volksgarten 2, 8750 Glarus
The Kunsthaus Glarus is located in the immediate vicinity of Glarus railroad station and is beautifully embedded in the park.
WINTER HIKING NIDERURNERTÄLI
Location: Hädilochstrasse 48, Niederurnen
Glarnerland also offers many wonderful outdoor alternatives for non-skiers, alpine skiers and tobogganists in winter. Snowshoeing or winter hiking allow you to enjoy nature to the full, even in the cold season. A recommended tour to start with is the Niederunertäli Trail, which starts not far from the studio at the valley station of the Niederurnen-Morgenholz cable car. The extended version of the trail offers a detour to Vorder Mälchterli.
You can find more tours and winter sports options on Outdoor Glarnerland.
SPIELHOF-COFFEE
Budget: $$ | Glarus
Location: Spielhof 9, 8750 Glarus
The roasting plant in Stadtglarn has been roasting green coffee from all over the world since 1973 - Spielhof-Kaffee is still a family business today.
Coffee connoisseurs will go into raptures here and why not take two packets of beans home to try ;)
NEEDS, FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
On the My Switzerland website you will find an overview of events in the Glarus region. You can also take a look at the Glarus Agenda, where many cultural events are published.
The most important traditional events in Glarnerland are :
MARCH | Fridlisfüür
MARCH | Schybefleugen
MAY | Landsgemeinde: the first Sunday in May belongs to the Landsgemeinde in Glarus. People come from near and far to vote. Of course, visitors are also welcome in the spectator stands and there is also a bit of catering. By the way: public transport is free on this day!
AUGUST | August 1st: on the Swiss national holiday, you can enjoy a wonderful brunch on many farms and in the Alps here in Glarus
AUGUST | Chilbi Glarus
SEPTEMBER | Alpine migration from Klöntal to Näfels: Summer is over and so is the work on the alp. Every year at the end of September, the cows return from the alp to their stables in the valley. Colorful, beautifully decorated and with festival catering, this tradition can be experienced as a spectator.
OCTOBER | Cheese market in Elm: Alpziger, Alpkäse and Schabziger, cheese as far as the eye can see, a paradise for cheese lovers. Every first Sunday in October, alpine dairymen, farmers and herdsmen sell their products at the Elm cheese market.
DECEMBER | Glarus Christmas market
DECEMBER | Chlausschellnen
DECEMBER | Chlaus parade
DECEMBER | New Year's Eve carnival
KAFI AND CONFECTIONERY MÜLLER
Budge: $$ | Näfels
Location: Bahnhofstrasse 11, 8752 Näfels
Café Müller is a 15-minute walk from the studio or a few minutes by studio bike. There is a large selection of delicious pastries, chocolate specialties, homemade ice cream, bread, sandwiches, sandwiches and of course the Glarner pâté. In the café you can have breakfast inside or outside every day and during the week there are also lunch menus to enjoy. Monday is a day off and parking is available directly in front of the restaurant.
Anja's favorites are the butter croissants and the olive sourdough bread!
BUTCHER'S SHOP HÖSLI 7x16h SELF-OPERATION
Location: Bahnhofstrasse 1, 8752 Näfels
Shopping every day from 06:00 - 22:00, 7 days a week, with the tastiest products from the Hösli butcher's shop. If you need to conjure up a delicious meal at short notice, you're guaranteed to find what you're looking for here. In addition to meat products, the self-service store also stocks side dishes to go with the meat.
SEEKAFI WEESEN
Budget: $$ | Weesen
Location: Marktgasse 11, 8872 Weesen
A nice place to enjoy a cozy, friendly brunch or a coffee with homemade cake. You will find the Seekafi at Marktgasse 11 in Weesen. It is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Incidentally, the Walensee lake right next door is perfect for a stroll and relaxation. This is also where the Walensee boat departs, which will take you to Walenstadt via Betlis and Quinten, among other places. Quinten (car-free) is particularly worth a visit. From here you can also take a wonderful walk back to Weesen.
MOUNTAIN INFO WINTER
Here are some general tips, apps and sites that we like and recommend:
Winter panoramic map Glarnerland
Guest guidance - traffic light system
Avalanche bulletin + snow conditions
Alpinschule Glarnerland - guided tours
You will also find further information and tips for the Glarus region at the information stand in the Glarus market hall. Of course, we are also available to provide you with information at any time.
MYTHS AND LEGENDS
From romantic to gruesome, "Ds Vrenelisgärtli", "Der Grenzlauf", "Rufelihund" or "Der Ziegenhirt am Oberblegisee" are just a few of the tales and legends that are told in the Glarnerland, some of which you can also "hike", such as the Vrenelisgärtli on the Glärnisch or enjoy a cool, locally produced beer with the "Rufelihund" in our studio. By the way, in the studio we have the book "Glarner Sagen" (only available in German) in the book selection for you, if you are still a little more curious.
Vrenelis Gärtli in Glarner-German
The VrenelisgärtliThere was once a tired young man called Vriine. He thought they were going to make a garden in the middle of the valley. The people were warned and told him: "Don't forget God!" But she said: "And now go up to the trough, whether the Lord God likes it or not." Due to this, the girl inside the hummingbird was as tall as a tree and had a big headache, as if she wouldn't get wet if she were to get a good shake. But when she was there, it was snowing so hard that the girls couldn't even pull off the chess before the snow fell. The wet, heavy snow had carried the snowmobile to the ground and it was completely snowed over. People call it the Vrenelisgäärtli because the tired gardener is buried under it.
Incidentally, the story of Anna Göldin is not a legend but a true story. One of the last women to be accused and executed as a witch in Europe lived in Glarus. The old Zwickyhaus, where Anna served as a young maid, still stands today in the old part of the village of Mollis.
GLARNER PRODUCTS & CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
Glarnertüechli" and Schabziger cheese are probably the two best-known products from the Glarus region. But you should also try a coffee with Magenträs, Glaner pâté or Glarnen pear bread. Or a glass of Glarner Alpenbitter schnapps at the end of a day's hiking.
In addition to many traditional companies such as Elmer Citron, Horgen Glarus, Stöckli, Eternit (Swisspearl), Adlerbräu or Geska (Schabziger), you will also find many younger companies that manufacture their products in Glarnerland or are based here with their creative workshops, such as LeFoulard, the print artist Dafi Kühne or the fashion and textile studio of Mara Danz.
Some of the companies can be visited in conjunction with Glarus Tourism and the Industrial Espionage program with advance notification and a contribution towards costs on certain dates.
And by the way: if someone offers you a "Ziger-Brüütli", you'll gladly say yes, it's bread spread with delicious Zibu (Ziger butter).
MARKET HALL AND CAFÉ FRATELLI
Budget: $ - $$$ | Glarus
Location: Bahnhofstrasse 14, 8750 Glarus
The former post office hall in Glarus is now home to the market hall.
The market in the Markhalle Glarus is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays and offers many local products such as bread, cheese, vegetables, sausages and a few handicrafts that are sold here directly by local producers.
The Cafe Fratelli is also located in the market hall and is open daily, serving delicious Spielhof Kafi or a tasty panini during the day and drinks at the bar at weekends. The young crew attaches great importance to local products and sustainability. Ä Guete!
AMDEN-ARVENBÜHL SKI RESORT
The clearly laid out and cozy Amden-Arvenbuel ski area is beautifully situated on the southern slope above Lake Walen and is ideal for beginners.
HEIDILAND-FLUMSERBERG SKI RESORT
The Flumserberg ski area can be reached by car in under 20 minutes and offers a wide range of winter sports options.
KERENZER15
Location: Kerenzerstrasse 15, 8753 Mollis
YOUR BOUTIQUE VACATION STUDIO WITH BREATHTAKING MOUNTAIN VIEWS
You don't have to go that far to the mountains - your holiday studio close to Zurich
FARM STORES
You can buy locally produced food from these small self-service stores or vending machines. The range varies according to supplier and season and includes fondue, raclette, sausage, yoghurt, Ziger, pasta, syrup, confiture and eggs. They are usually open 24 hours a day. You can pay in cash or sometimes with Twint. There are many more, but here is a selection that are close to the studio or that we particularly like:
Alpkäse-Hüsli | Kerenzerbergstrasse 16, Beglingen, Google Plus Code 432G+XF7 Glarus Nord
Bleichis Hoflädeli | Hädlilochstrasse 48, Niederurnen
Gäsi vending machine | Gäsistrasse 9, Mollis
Wies farm store | Wiesstrasse 8, Mollis
Hoflädeli Alp Guet | Kännelstrasse, Mollis, Google Plus Code 33RJ+VWQ Mollis
Hoflädeli Mettlen | Mettlen, Google Plus Code 33H3+JGV Glarus
Hofladä Rollengut | Oberlanggüetli, Netstal
Incidentally, this is also a great idea for a bike tour! It's best to pack a blanket and then enjoy your delicious treats in Weesen am See or on the beach at Klöntalersee or on the Fronalpstock if you still have plenty of energy.
LAGO MIO
Budget: $ | Weesen
Betliserstrasse, 8872 Weesen
Lago Mio is open from March to October and only in good weather. It is best to call in advance to find out whether the restaurant is open. The small outdoor restaurant enchants with its wonderful location directly on the lake, the uncomplicated ambience and of course the uniquely good fish crispies! By the way, you can be there from the studio in about 30 minutes on a flat river path by electric bike. We think it's the perfect evening program.
SKITOUR SCHILT
Location: Untere Fronalp 10, Alp Fronalp, 8753 Mollis
The Glarus Alps are a paradise for ski tourers. The Schilt is probably the classic in Glarus North, ideally starting at the Naturfreundehaus Fronalp, where you can enjoy a cold beer and a delicious rösti after the tour. View included.
On this interactive map you will find a large selection of other possible tours and descents in Glarnerland. You can also plan your tours with Outdoor Glarnerland.
Don't forget to take all the usual precautions and find out about the snow and weather conditions in advance.
Most important emergency number in the mountains:
Air rescue service: 1414