Braunwald
Welcome to Braunwald! This car-free, family friendly resort has much
to offer whatever the season.
Situated at an altitude of 1300 metres in southern Glarnerland, the Braunwald-Klausenpass region has an extremely beautiful and unique landscape. The view to the south with the prominent peaks of the Todi and Ortstock mountains is stunning and can be clearly seen on the "Scenic route" - one of the many themed trails in this resort.
With only a 90 minute car or train ride from Zurich, Braunwald is the perfect place for a day trip or a longer holiday. Let your children discover the world of Dwarf Baartli on one of the most popular themed trails. Straight from the fairy story "Zwaarg Baartli" they will find themselves playing in the dwarf caves, the jewel mine and the dwarf's castle (May to October only though, fairytale dwarves hibernate in winter).
It's easy to see why Braunwald was given the 'Families Welcome' award.
Situated at an altitude of 1300 metres in southern Glarnerland, the Braunwald-Klausenpass region has an extremely beautiful and unique landscape. The view to the south with the prominent peaks of the Todi and Ortstock mountains is stunning and can be clearly seen on the "Scenic route" - one of the many themed trails in this resort.
With only a 90 minute car or train ride from Zurich, Braunwald is the perfect place for a day trip or a longer holiday. Let your children discover the world of Dwarf Baartli on one of the most popular themed trails. Straight from the fairy story "Zwaarg Baartli" they will find themselves playing in the dwarf caves, the jewel mine and the dwarf's castle (May to October only though, fairytale dwarves hibernate in winter).
It's easy to see why Braunwald was given the 'Families Welcome' award.
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Braunwald and the holiday region Braunwald ?Klausenpass has many gastronomic delights on offer in either a cosy mountain-top restaurant, a rustic pizza place or an elegant dining room why not try the Glarner specialities. Ziger is a tangy and creamy green cheese. It's even had a song written about it! Then there are the Glarner pastete ? little flaky pastry pies filled with marzipan or prune - delicious!
Where to stay
From summer camps for children to hotels, B & B's, apartments, mountain guest houses or group accommodation there is something to suit every taste and budget. For information telephone the Tourist Office Braunwald on the number shown below. How get there
Public transport:
Monday to Friday Express train from Zurich main station to Linthal Braunwaldbahn every 2 hours changing in Schwanden. Week-ends
2 direct trains from Zurich to Linthal in the morning with 2 returning in the evening.
In addition there are hourly trains from Zurich to Chur changing at Ziegelbrucke where you continue with the regional train to Linthal-Braunwald. Visit the SBB online timetable.
By car:
From Zurich or from Chur/Sargans on Autobahn (A3) to exit Niederurnen then the main road direction Glarus/Klausenpass up to Linthal where you will find plenty of parking. From there the funicular railway up to Braunwald runs every half hour (5mins before) and takes 7 minutes. From central Switzerland take the Klausenpass road (open beginning of June until end of October).
Use google maps for detailed directions.
Final Fact
The funicular railway is one of the steepest in the world. The ascent from Linthal to Braunwald is 607 metres with the maximum incline of 64%.
Braunwald-Klausenpass Tourist Office
CH-8784 Braunwald
Tel. +41(0)55 653 65 65
Fax +41(0)55 653 65 66
www.braunwald.ch
info@braunwald.ch
