Moon event in the Martinsloch – Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Elm, 24 February 2026 – The fascination of the moon meets the myth of the Martinsloch: On Wednesday, 4 March 2026, the moon can be observed in the rock window above Elm. There will also be exciting information about the moon and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Tectonic Arena Sardona.

The moon shining through the Martinsloch — A special and unique event in Elm, Glarus that happens every year

It will already be dark when fans of the Martinsloch, moon enthusiasts, families and amateur photographers meet at the church in the village centre of Elm
On 4 March at 9 p.m. for the guided ‘Moon Observation at the Martinsloch’. This will be followed by a short walk through the village, with stops to tell stories and legends about the moon and Elm.

Camera at the ready, eyes to the sky

Shortly before 9.54 p.m., the tripods should be set up, the cameras mounted and the eyes directed at the Tschingelhörner. The moon is now approaching the Martinsloch and will illuminate the idyllic mountain village of Elm for a few minutes before rising in all its glory above the Tschingelhörner – a spring-like spectacle that will bathe the moon and the mountains in silver light.

More informations: elm.ch/mondereignis

Key facts about the lunar event at the Martinsloch:

Wednesday, 4 March: 9.00 p.m. / Meeting point at the church in the village of Elm (parking at the community centre)
Exact lunar event at 9.54 p.m. (moon passes through the St. Martin’s window)
Costs: The walk and explanations about the moon are free
Equipment: warm clothing, torch/headlamp and for those who want to take photos: camera and tripod
Registration: not required
Alternative programme in case of bad weather: The event will also take place in case of bad weather. As an alternative, we offer a guided tour of the oldest slate board factory in Switzerland (costs: adults CHF 18 / young people CHF 14 / children CHF 9; payment in cash on site).

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The lunar event in the St. Martin’s window is the counterpart to the solar event and is equally fascinating.
(Photos: Wolfgang Freitag)

Preview

Solar event in the St. Martin’s window – Spring 20206

The next opportunity to observe the solar event in the St. Martin’s window will be on 13 and 14 March 2026.
Meeting point at 8.15 a.m. at the church in Elm, with exciting explanations about the solar event by a specialist.
The solar event will take place at 8.50 a.m. or 8.48 a.m. at the village square in Elm, above the church.
On both days there will be stalls with regional specialities. The public tour of the slate board factory will take place at 9.20 a.m. Registration is not required (costs: adults CHF 18 / young people CHF 14 / children CHF 9; payment in cash on site).
The event will also be accompanied by music in case of dry weather.

More information: elm.ch/sonnenereignis