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Rita
on Einsiedeln Abbey Church public guided tour
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Glarus
Glarus is a mountain canton in the southern part of Eastern Switzerland. The region is very popular for hiking, mountaineering and paragliding, but also for winter activities Glarnerland is a popular destination. At 3614 meters above sea level, the Tödi is the highest mountain in eastern Switzerland. Thanks to the Glarner Überschiebung, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the area around Piz Saradona is one of the most famous geological landscapes in the world.
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“Great welcome and friendly service.”
Yvette
on "Panorama flight" paragliding Lake Lucerne from Emmetten“Loved it, everything was very well organized.”
Carla
on Ticket Chocolarium Flawil“Great facilities- friendly staff . We got the cog wheel train from Vitznau to the Kaltbad and then hiked up to the Rigi Klum. We had lunch there and then hiked back to the KaltbadSpa. It was so relaxing after the hi out .”
Adrienne
on Rigi Kaltbad Spa admission mineral bath incl. day ticket Rigi cableways“The flight was great as was Ralph my pilot. The only disappointment was the flight time was only 15 minutes not the 20. 🤷🏼♂️”
Ken
on Paragliding Grindelwald from First“A delightful visit for the taste buds. The interactive route was very engaging. Definitely worth recommending.”
Isabelle
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- Funicular Braunwald Ticket from Linthal
- Farmers Olympics for groups
- "The Magic Portal" Escape Game
- Ice bathing and ice hole drilling workshop
- "The Keepers" Outdoor Escape Game Glarus
- Archery for groups whole Switzerland
- "Magical Factory Tour" at the House of Läderach
- Self-guided museum tour at the House of Läderach
- Self-guided museum tour and chocolate workshop at the House of Läderach
- Chocolate course at the House of Läderach
- Wild West & Gold Rush for groups
- Shooting competition for groups
- Ice carving for groups
- Trottiplausch with optional aperitif or barbecue
- Geowalk in the Sardona Geopark
- "Mission Impossible" Escape Game whole Switzerland Online, Indoor & Outdoor
- "Einstein Unsolved" Escape Game whole Switzerland Outdoor & Indoor
- Highland Games for groups
- Scavenger hunt through the Chocolate Museum at House of Läderach
- Table football tournament for groups whole Switzerland
- Alpine Olympics rental course for groups
- "Catch the Agent" GPS Game in Glarus for Team Events
- Factory tour with chocolate workshop at the House of Läderach
- Family Factory Tour at the House of Läderach
Frequently asked questions
Glarus · answered by our editorial team
Which excursion destinations and sights are there in Glarus?
The town of Glarus is the capital of the canton of the same name. Among the most important excursion destinations are the Klöntalersee, the Kunsthaus Glarus, the Glärnisch, the Oberblegisee and the Schilt.
What activities can you do in Glarus?
There are many exciting activities in Glarus such as hiking, climbing, swimming, snow sports or a visit to the House of Läderach. The House of Läderach presents the history of this Swiss family business. A unique, three-part chocolate fountain is also located here.