Tucked away in the mountains lies this quaint holiday destination that’s perfect for walkers, climbers, cyclists, and amateur geologists.
Glarus was once one of the most prolific producers of decorative textiles in the nineteenth century.
Today, it’s known as a resort town for outdoor enthusiasts who come to experience the range of adventure sports it has to offer.
During the summer, the nearby region of Klöntal is a popular spot for hiking with its breathtaking natural scenery and pristine alpine lake, while winter transforms the area into a paradise for skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing, and a range of other winter sports.
Glarus is also home to a large number of geological treasures, such as the quarry at Engi, the dinosaur footprints on the Tödi, and the fossilized marine creatures on the Kerenzerberg.
Does this sound like the kind of place you’d like to visit on your next break? If so, keep reading for a full list of everything there is to do here to ensure you don’t miss out
The 54 Most Popular Things To Do In Glarus, Switzerland
54. Bächistock
5.0 (1 review)
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53. Glärnisch – Ruchen
4.0 (1 review)
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52. Guppensee
4.0 (1 review)
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51. Glarner Wirtschaftsarchiv
5.0 (1 review)
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Location: Muhleareal 20 Schwanden
Web Address: http://glarnerwirtschaftsarchiv.ch/
50. Näbelchäppler
5.0 (1 review)
49. Dorfmuseum Sool
4.0 (1 review)
Location: Dorfstrasse 23 Sool
Web Address: https://dorfmuseumsool.ch/
48. Zeinenfurggel
5.0 (1 review)
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47. Mürtschenfurggel
5.0 (1 review)
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46. Schijen
5.0 (2 reviews)
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45. Wageten
5.0 (2 reviews)
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44. Rotärd
4.5 (2 reviews)
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43. Ruchen
5.0 (2 reviews)
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42. Rietstöckli
5.0 (2 reviews)
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41. Lachengrat
5.0 (2 reviews)
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40. Schwialppass
5.0 (3 reviews)
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39. Mürtschenalp
5.0 (3 reviews)
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38. Schafleger
5.0 (3 reviews)
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37. Tierberg
5.0 (3 reviews)
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36. Fronalppass
4.7 (3 reviews)
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35. Hochmättli
5.0 (3 reviews)
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34. Siwellen
4.3 (3 reviews)
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33. Darlibachfall
4.3 (3 reviews)
32. Lochegg
4.7 (3 reviews)
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31. Bös Fulen
5.0 (4 reviews)
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30. Wanderlama.ch
4.3 (4 reviews)
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Location: 17 6 8775 Glarus Sud
Tel: 55-643-30-70
Web Address: http://wanderlama.ch/
29. Eggstöcke
4.8 (5 reviews)
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28. Bergzyt.ch
5.0 (5 reviews)
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Location: Auenstrasse 8 Linthal
Tel: 79-228-91-60
Web Address: https://bergzyt.ch/
27. Gufelstock
4.7 (7 reviews)
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26. Schwarzstöckli
5.0 (7 reviews)
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25. Fridlispitz
5.0 (7 reviews)
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24. Wiggis
5.0 (9 reviews)
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23. Brüggler
4.8 (12 reviews)
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22. Murgseefurggel
4.8 (12 reviews)
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21. Garichtisee
4.7 (13 reviews)
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20. Schwammhöchi
4.8 (13 reviews)
19. Vorder Glärnisch
4.9 (15 reviews)
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18. Mutteristock
4.9 (15 reviews)
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17. Längeneggpass
4.6 (16 reviews)
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Location: 8750 Glarus
16. Glarner Stadtkirche
4.7 (23 reviews)
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Location: Sandstrasse 25 Glarus
Tel: 55-640-53-37
Web Address: https://reformiert-glarus.ch/glarus-riedern-kirchen
15. Genossenschaft Aeugstenbahn
4.9 (37 reviews)
Location: Platte Ennenda
Tel: 55-640-81-53
Web Address: http://aeugstenbahn.ch/
14. Braunwalder Klettersteig
5.0 (43 reviews)
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Location: 8784 Glarus Sud
Web Address: https://braunwald.ch/Erlebnisse/Sommeraktivitaeten/Klettersteige-und-Klettern-in-Braunwald
13. Bärglistüber
4.8 (85 reviews)
12. Anna Göldi Museum Glarus
4.5 (96 reviews)
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Location: Fabrikstrasse 9 Ennenda
Tel: 55-650-13-54
Web Address: http://annagoeldimuseum.ch/
11. Luftseilbahn Luchsingen – Brunnenberg
4.5 (96 reviews)
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Location: Badegg 2 Luchsingen
Tel: 58-611-80-80
Web Address: https://tbglarus.ch/seilbahn-besucherfuehrungen/
10. Diesbachfall
4.8 (98 reviews)
Location: Betschwanden Glarus Sud
9. Bergli Stüber Waterfall
4.9 (113 reviews)
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Location: 8783 Fatschbach
8. Braunwald-Standseilbahn
4.5 (352 reviews)
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Location: Stachelberg 2 Linthal
Tel: 55-653-50-30
Web Address: https://braunwald.ch/de/map/detail/braunwald-standseilbahn-0b116a0d-60d2-405c-844b-cbba3faf23e0.html
Our Top picks
7. Glärnisch
4.2 (5 reviews)
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6. Schilt
4.8 (15 reviews)
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5. Rautispitz
5.0 (22 reviews)
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4. Mürtschenstock
4.5 (22 reviews)
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3. Kunsthaus Glarus
4.1 (47 reviews)
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Location: Im Volksgarten Glarus
Tel: 55-640-25-35
Web Address: http://kunsthausglarus.ch/
2. Oberblegisee
4.8 (78 reviews)
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1. Klöntalersee
4.8 (697 reviews)
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Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Glarus, Switzerland! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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