Funicular Braunwald Ticket from Linthal
Highlights
- Take the funicular from Linthal to Braunwald in 7 min
- Enjoy the car-free village, which is considered a sun terrace
- Admire a magnificent view of the Glarnerland at 1254 m above sea level
- Hike from Braunwald or take advantage of the snow-sure skiing area in winter
Description
The funicular goes from Linthal to the mountain station in Braunwald in about seven minutes. The train can carry up to 114 people in one trip.
- Valley station: Linthal (647 m a.s.l.)
- Mountain station: Braunwald (1254 m a.s.l.)
Braunwald is a car-free village and is known as a sun terrace. In the north of the village, you can find the Eggstöcke, which has a three-part via ferrata. In winter, you have access to the snow-safe ski area from Braunwald. The Ortstock, a double summit of the Glarus Alps, is considered the local mountain of Braunwald.
Practical information:
- Free bike transport
- Affordable parking at the valley station
Swiss Activities Tip
If you're on vacation in Braunwald for several days, you can transport your luggage at low prices from Linthal with the funicular. The luggage drop-off is at the valley station to the right of the main entrance.
Inclusions
Ticket Braunwald cog railway (round trip)
Daily ticket for the east wind zones 904, 905 and 906
Meeting point
Braunwaldbahn Talstation, Stachelbergstrasse 2, Linthal, 8783 Glarus Süd
Tannenboden 1, 8782 Rüti, Schweiz
Important information
- Check the timetable on the SBB website or app on your travel day. The ticket cannot be refunded if you miss the last train.
Operator
Operated by
Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB
Verified operator
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Suddenly stopped while driving. That made me feel a bit uneasy. Thoughts crossed my mind about whether I should press the emergency button before we sped backward again. Apologies came only later. But anything can happen when you're rushing! I'd rather take matters into my own hands than rely on others!
Ines
Dec 29, 2025
It would work well if the reader could scan the QR code properly. The employee downstairs couldn’t help, so we kept trying repeatedly until it finally worked. The same happened upstairs on the return trip, but at the checkout there was also a barrier, and that worked immediately. However, this means you have to pass through the cashier area. There were other passengers who had the same issue.
Maja Hannsbauer
Aug 25, 2025