Mountain railways
Blue Braunwald gondolas floating above green slopes with a panoramic view of the Alps.

Reach for the sky without getting winded

In the canton of Glarus, you can love the mountains without having to climb them – because the mountain railways take care of a large part of the work with ease. Whether in Braunwald, Elm, or Filzbach – every ride is an experience in itself: comfortable, with great views and a dash of anticipation for what awaits you at the top.

Once you arrive, hiking trails, bike trails, ski slopes, mountain restaurants and panoramic viewpoints open up, even for those who are not keen on heights. Families, gourmets or mountain climbers – everyone will find their favourite spot above the clouds. Whether for the first spring hike, a summer excursion, a golden autumn outing or a winter day in the snow – they will take you up comfortably and safely back down again. In other words: easy access to the top – and always a smile on the way down.>

Blue Braunwald gondolas floating above green slopes with a panoramic view of the Alps.
The Braunwald cable cars offer breathtaking views across the Glarus Alps.

Summer operation

As soon as the sun beckons, the mountain railways in the Glarus region will take you comfortably to the heart of summer bliss. Whether you’re looking for a hike, a bike adventure or just a gelato with a view, the rule here is: sweat less, marvel more. Get on the lift, take a deep breath, enjoy the view and ask yourself why you should ever want to come back down.

Winter operation

When the snowflakes are dancing outside, the mountain railways in the Glarus region are in full swing, taking you straight to winter fun. Whether it’s a day of skiing, a tobogganing adventure or simply soaking up the sun above the sea of fog: the journey up is more comfortable than any warm-up session. And the journey down is fast, with snow in your face and a big grin on your face.

View from a chairlift in Braunwald passing snow-covered pine trees with a mountain range in the background.
Pure winter magic: Heading up into the Glarus Alps with the Seblengrat chairlift.