Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland

Places to visit near Glarus

Glarus is a town in Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland, home to about 5,681 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit — 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 forts & heritage, 12 churches and 7 museums. The must-see places are Stadtkirche (1 km), Kunsthaus (1 km) and Schilt (4 km).

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Glarus, Glarus
Glarus, Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Glarus at a glance

Location
Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland
Population
about 5,681
Coordinates
47.0406° N, 9.0680° E
Places within 50 km
131 (131 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Glarus

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Glarus

121 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Glarus. The closest is Schilt (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Schilt · viewpoint · Glarus · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Siwellen · viewpoint · Glarus · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Fronalpstock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Schwarzstöckli · viewpoint · Glarus · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Gufelstock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Leiststock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~8 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Glarus

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Glarus. The closest is Freulerpalast (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Glarus

44 churches within 100 km of Glarus. The closest is Stadtkirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Glarus

22 museums within 100 km of Glarus. The closest is Kunsthaus (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Glarus

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Glarus. The closest is Spaneggsee (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Glarus

8 parks within 100 km of Glarus. The closest is Knie's Kinderzoo (34 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Glarus

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Glarus
  2. 1 km Stadtkirche · church, Glarus
  3. 4 km Reformierte Kirche · church, Glarus
  4. 6 km Schilt · viewpoint, Glarus
  5. 1 km Siwellen · viewpoint, Glarus
  6. 5 km Kunsthaus · museum, Glarus
  7. 0 km Back to Glarus

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How to reach Glarus

    All places near Glarus by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Glarus by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints68121Schilt (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2466Freulerpalast (8 km)
    Churches1244Stadtkirche (1 km)
    Museums722Kunsthaus (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs911Spaneggsee (8 km)
    Parks28Knie's Kinderzoo (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Lochsite (6 km)
    Treks46Kerenzerberg Römerweg (11 km)
    Other attractions04Disentis Abbey (51 km)
    Caves12Drachenloch (37 km)
    Temples12Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple (40 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Ufenau (37 km)
    Buddhist sites01Letzehof (56 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mahmood Mosque (64 km)

    Glarus: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Glarus?

    Stadtkirche (church, about 1 km), Kunsthaus (museum, about 1 km), Schilt (viewpoint, about 4 km), Reformierte Kirche (church, about 4 km), Siwellen (viewpoint, about 5 km), Fronalpstock (viewpoint, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Glarus?

    131 places on Spotwander: 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 7 museums, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Glarus?

    Schilt, about 4 km by road; Siwellen (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Glarus?

    Freulerpalast, about 8 km by road; Paxmal (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Glarus?

    Stadtkirche, about 1 km by road; Reformierte Kirche (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Glarus?

    Start in Glarus, visit Stadtkirche, then Reformierte Kirche, then Schilt, then Siwellen, then Kunsthaus, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Glarus?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Glarus

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Glarus’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Glarus on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.