Glarus with hikers in a blooming meadow against an alpine backdrop.

The 14 best outdoor activities in Glarus

Q: Which excursion destinations and sights are there in Glarus?

The town of Glarus is the capital of the canton of the same name. Among the most important excursion destinations are the Klöntalersee, the Kunsthaus Glarus, the Glärnisch, the Oberblegisee and the Schilt.

Q: What activities can you do in Glarus?

There are many exciting activities in Glarus such as hiking, climbing, swimming, snow sports or a visit to the House of Läderach. The House of Läderach presents the history of this Swiss family business. A unique, three-part chocolate fountain is also located here.

In Glarus there are numerous outdoor activities to do all year round. Some get your adrenaline pumping, while others await you with stunning views or challenge your dexterity. By the way, there are also outdoor activities that are suitable as a bad weather idea or for a family trip. Sometimes you can even bring along your dog on these activities. Some outdoor activities, you can easily join on your own while for others, you should participate in a professionally guided tour for safety reasons.

8 Activities

Bauernolympiade Switzerland 2023, chopping wood, participants in action.

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Farmers Olympics for groups

Validity: All day

FromCHF 80

Competition shooting contest in Switzerland 2023 with archer and coach

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Shooting competition for groups

Validity: All day

FromCHF 80

Ice carving in Switzerland with various tools

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Ice carving for groups

Validity: All day

FromCHF 105

Kicker tournament 2023 in Switzerland with figures and ball

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Table football tournament for groups whole Switzerland

Validity: All day

FromCHF 88

Gold rush participants shoveling gold in a water basin

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Wild West & Gold Rush for groups

Validity: All day

FromCHF 80

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Highland Games for groups

Validity: All day

FromCHF 80

Archery in the Swiss Alps, a shooter aims at the target, surrounded by wooded mountains.

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Archery for groups whole Switzerland

Validity: All day

FromCHF 82

Climbing in the rope park in sunshine with children in safety gear.

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High Ropes Course Adventure in Kerenzerberg

Validity: All day

FromCHF 76

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Farmers Olympics for groups

The Farm Olympics is held in groups at suitable locations throughout Switzerland. Several teams compete against each other on the farm. At the end, a champion farmhand is crowned.

Validity: All day

Free cancellation

German

FromCHF 80

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Shooting competition for groups

The shooting competition is held in groups at your desired location in Switzerland. The shooting ranges are mobile and you can try your hand at various disciplines. Several teams compete against each other.

Validity: All day

Free cancellation

German

FromCHF 80

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Ice carving for groups

Let your creativity run free and learn with your team to create great sculptures out of ice blocks. A professional ice carver will be on hand to offer advice and support.

Validity: All day

Free cancellation

German

FromCHF 105

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Table football tournament for groups whole Switzerland

The football table tournament is held in groups at suitable locations throughout Switzerland. Several teams compete against each other. First, however, the football kickers are built together in teamwork

Validity: All day

Free cancellation

German

FromCHF 88

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Wild West & Gold Rush for groups

Wild West & Gold Rush is a challenge in which good teamwork is very important. Various activities such as gold panning, milking cows or archery are completed together.

Validity: All day

Free cancellation

German

FromCHF 80

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Highland Games for groups

Experience lots of fun, action and team spirit at the exciting Scottish Highland Games at Kerenzerberg or at your desired location in Switzerland.

Validity: All day

Free cancellation

German

FromCHF 80

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Archery for groups whole Switzerland

Archery is offered as a supporting program for various events throughout Switzerland. Several teams compete against each other.

Validity: All day

Free cancellation

German

FromCHF 82

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High Ropes Course Adventure in Kerenzerberg

Look forward to a special kind of high ropes course and experience an exciting and fun team experience at dizzy heights. Afterwards, ride the scooter back down to the valley.

Validity: All day

Free cancellation

German

FromCHF 76

Other activity categories

Hände von Personen in bunten Pullovern, die sich zur Mitte zusammenlegen.

Team event

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Schokoladenhochzeitsschuhe mit glitzernden Details in Lüneburg

Stag party

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Glarus

Glarus is a mountain canton in the southern part of Eastern Switzerland. The region is very popular for hiking, mountaineering and paragliding, but also for winter activities Glarnerland is a popular destination. At 3614 meters above sea level, the Tödi is the highest mountain in eastern Switzerland. Thanks to the Glarner Überschiebung, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the area around Piz Saradona is one of the most famous geological landscapes in the world.