Glarus

The canton extends across the Linth River valley and includes mountainous terrain with peaks reaching heights of 3,614 meters at Mount Tödi.

The region joined the Old Swiss Confederacy in 1352, establishing itself as one of the eight original cantons during the medieval period.

The Landsgemeinde, an annual open-air democratic assembly where citizens gather to vote on local matters, continues as a living tradition in Glarus.

The canton maintains lower real estate prices and living costs compared to neighboring regions, while offering direct transport connections to Zurich within one hour.

Following a devastating fire in 1861, the entire town of Glarus underwent reconstruction, resulting in a systematic grid layout of streets.

Inception: January 1, 2011

Capital city: Glarus

Elevation above the sea: 474 m

Part of: Eastern Switzerland, Southeastern Switzerland

Shares border with: Innerthal, Glarus Süd, Muotathal, Glarus Nord

Phone: +41556466011

Email: staatskanzlei@gl.ch

Website: https://glarus.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.03306,9.06639

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:29