News from the Glarus region
Stories from the Glarus region
Happy Birthday, Switzerland – best celebrated in the Glarnerland
August 1st has a lot to offer: fine brunches, cosy national day celebrations, atmospheric bonfires, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate Swiss traditions. Whether on the mountain, in the village, or by the lake, the Glarnerland is a place to celebrate, indulge, and toast to good times. So, unfurl the flags, pack your good mood, and enjoy the national holiday where the mountains are almost a little closer to the sky.
Via Glaralpina – Plan your long-distance hiking summer 2026 now
The Via Glaralpina is one of the most impressive long-distance hikes in Switzerland: in 19 stages, it takes you around the Glarnerland – from gentle alpine landscapes to high-alpine glacier worlds.
A varied natural experience for long-distance hiking enthusiasts – now is the ideal time to check your equipment, plan your stages, and prepare for an unforgettable summer in the mountains.
The main town becomes a golf course
The Näfels procession is held every year in April to commemorate the Battle of Näfels in 1388, in which the people of Glarus defeated a superior Habsburg army. The traditional procession visits historic sites and combines history, remembrance and cantonal identity. For those who want to delve even deeper, an artillery tour offers the chance to discover exciting military-historical background information and to learn more about tactics, weapons and events surrounding the battle.
