Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland

Places to visit near Quarten

Quarten is a town in Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland, home to about 2,715 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 71 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage, 25 churches and 10 museums. The must-see places are Paxmal (6 km), Selun (6 km) and Brisi (7 km).

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

Quarten at a glance

Location
Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland
Population
about 2,715
Coordinates
47.1070° N, 9.2420° E
Places within 50 km
159 (159 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 Quarten

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Quarten: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Quarten

  • Fronalpstock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Schwarzstöckli · viewpoint · Glarus · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Siwellen · viewpoint · Glarus · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Gufelstock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Gross Fulfirst · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Werdenberg · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Schilt · viewpoint · Glarus · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Speer · viewpoint · Glarus · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Gulderstock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Alvier · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Werdenberg · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Federispitz · viewpoint · Glarus · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Freulerpalast · fort · Glarus · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Gauschla · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Werdenberg · ~17 km · Must-see

Things to see near Quarten, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Quarten

135 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Quarten. The closest is Selun (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Selun · viewpoint · Glarus · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Brisi · viewpoint · Glarus · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Schibenstoll · viewpoint · Glarus · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Hinderrugg · viewpoint · Glarus · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Höchst · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Nüenchamm · viewpoint · Glarus · ~12 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Quarten

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Quarten. The closest is Paxmal (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Quarten

53 churches within 100 km of Quarten. The closest is Kloster Mariaburg (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Quarten

18 museums within 100 km of Quarten. The closest is Kunsthaus (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Quarten

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Quarten. The closest is Talalpsee (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Treks near Quarten

5 treks within 100 km of Quarten. The closest is Kerenzerberg Römerweg (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Quarten

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Quarten
  2. 6 km Paxmal · heritage site, Wahlkreis Sarganserland
  3. 4 km Hinderrugg · viewpoint, Glarus
  4. 1 km Schibenstoll · viewpoint, Glarus
  5. 2 km Brisi · viewpoint, Glarus
  6. 2 km Selun · viewpoint, Glarus
  7. 6 km Back to Quarten

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From travellers near Quarten

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How to reach Quarten

    All places near Quarten by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Quarten by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints71135Selun (6 km)
    Forts & heritage3161Paxmal (6 km)
    Churches2553Kloster Mariaburg (17 km)
    Museums1018Kunsthaus (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs711Talalpsee (10 km)
    Treks55Kerenzerberg Römerweg (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Lochsite (21 km)
    Buddhist sites12Letzehof (37 km)
    Parks22Schwimmbad Felsenau (38 km)
    Caves11Drachenloch (30 km)
    Temples11Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple (44 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Ufenau (46 km)
    Other attractions01Benediktinerpropstei Sankt Gerold (57 km)

    Quarten: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Quarten?

    Paxmal (heritage site, about 6 km), Selun (viewpoint, about 6 km), Brisi (viewpoint, about 7 km), Schibenstoll (viewpoint, about 8 km), Hinderrugg (viewpoint, about 9 km), Talalpsee (lake, about 10 km).

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

    159 places on Spotwander: 71 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 10 museums, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Quarten?

    Selun, about 6 km by road; Brisi (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Quarten?

    Paxmal, about 6 km by road; Freulerpalast (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Quarten?

    Kloster Mariaburg, about 17 km by road; Stadtkirche (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Quarten?

    Start in Quarten, visit Paxmal, then Hinderrugg, then Schibenstoll, then Brisi, then Selun, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Quarten?

    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 Quarten

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