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Glarnerland
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Glarnerland in summer
Active holidays away from the crowds and yet still close to where it's at! The Glarnerland region, approx. 1 hour's drive from Zurich, can be reached easily either via the motorway or by train.
Active holidays away from the crowds and yet still close to where it's at! The Glarnerland region, approx. 1 hour's drive from Zurich, can be reached easily either via the motorway or by train.
In addition to leisurely walks, guided by genuine Glarn lamas if desired, you can also get an «adrenalin fix». For the very brave, there is the excitement of abseiling down the wall of the Limmern dam, combined with bungee jumping, canyoning in a uniquely beautiful gorge and a flying fox above the Diesbach waterfall - all guaranteed to put a special tingle in your day. Families too can have fun «scraping the curves» on the Kerenz summer luge track, or going pony trekking followed by a chat by the barbecue. And for those who can feel their tired bones after riding out, a whey bath in the open air is sure to put the spring back into their step. Thank goodness for comfort and the ability to enjoy life!
Glarnerland in winter
Not quite an hour's drive from Zurich, the Glarus Alps tower up to 3614 metres above sea level. Away from the hustle and bustle, the region's winter sports resorts and their numerous attractions await winter guests.
In car-free Braunwald on the sun-soaked Glarus terrace with its breathtaking views, children are welcomed with open arms. Sport-loving Elm has been repeatedly honoured as a traditional village. Attractive alternatives to skiing and snowboarding include sledding fun on the 7.5 km sled track at Filzbach on the Kerenz, or the 16 km of cross-country ski trails through the beautiful upper valley of the canton of Uri.
Highlights: Snowshoe excursions in Freiberg Kärpf, the oldest game preserve in Europe o Nature's show on 3/12-13: at 8:54 a.m., the sun will shine through the Martinsloch directly onto the church in Elm.
Not quite an hour's drive from Zurich, the Glarus Alps tower up to 3614 metres above sea level. Away from the hustle and bustle, the region's winter sports resorts and their numerous attractions await winter guests.
In car-free Braunwald on the sun-soaked Glarus terrace with its breathtaking views, children are welcomed with open arms. Sport-loving Elm has been repeatedly honoured as a traditional village. Attractive alternatives to skiing and snowboarding include sledding fun on the 7.5 km sled track at Filzbach on the Kerenz, or the 16 km of cross-country ski trails through the beautiful upper valley of the canton of Uri.
Highlights: Snowshoe excursions in Freiberg Kärpf, the oldest game preserve in Europe o Nature's show on 3/12-13: at 8:54 a.m., the sun will shine through the Martinsloch directly onto the church in Elm.
How to get there
Public Transport: From Zürich there are fast hourly connections to Ziegelbrücke, from where the regional train takes you without delay directly to the impressive landscape of Glarnerland.
Duration of train rides to Ziegelbrücke from:
Zürich 45 minutes
Basel/Bern 120 minutes
St. Gallen 60 minutes
Geneva 240 minutes
Duration of train rides to Ziegelbrücke from:
Zürich 45 minutes
Basel/Bern 120 minutes
St. Gallen 60 minutes
Geneva 240 minutes
By car: Autobahn A3 Zürich-Chur takes you to the exit Niederurnen/Glarnerland. You will quickly reach your vacation destination by means of an excellent network of roads.
Other/Air: The international airport of Zürich-Kloten can be reached in one hour. Scheduled Intercity trains, departing regularly, take you to Glarnerland.
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Contact Information
- Glarnerland Tourismus
Raststätte
8867 Niederurnen
Tel. +41 (0) 55 610 21 25
Fax. +41 (0) 55 610 28 26
www.glarusnet.ch
tourismus@glarusnet.ch