outdoor
Explore at your own pace
Our Hotel is located at the southern end of the village Nidfurn, offering you a tremendous view of the Glarus Grosstal and the majestic Tödi. You can also easily reach a lot of nearby interesting touristic spots such as Braunwald, the Klausenpass and the lake of Klöntal, Elm, Mettmen, Glarus and Schwanden.
In the Grosstal prevails a particularly microclimate, meaning that there is always a pleasant breeze passing through to cool you down on hot days. In winter, we have very little fog. And even when it is raining, the surrounding countryside presents to you a countless impressive views and atmospheres.
Old Style Garden
Different old trees around the house reflect a resting forest microclimate, the whole arranged as an enchanted old English castle’s garden of the 18th century. Feel these unique atmosphere of the original 16th century Swiss Manor.
After meadow you will find the quadratic baroque garden labyrinth. With organic herbs and various fruit trees, berries and relaxing areas for our guests. (More: Von Reisen und Gaerten)
Walks In The Glarnerland Mountains
The historic hotel Landvogthaus is situated at the foot of the mountains and offers plenty to do in both summer and winter. You can engage in a wide variety of outdoor activities and contemplative walks to explore the flora and fauna, hiking in the surrounding countryside with superb scenery. Magnificent mountain views and walks to a lot of picturesque places in the vicinity.
The oldest wild animal resort of Europe is situated in the forests around Nidfurn. Guided walking tours and arrangements with outside mountain dinner on the request.
Check out the map of routes here:
Sports & Holidays Glarus
Mountain sports recreation is one of the most popular requests of our guests. You will certainly enjoy sports as hiking and mountain biking, or a relaxing cycling tour around our manor hotel. For this purpose, you may use our bicycles. We are located closely to ski resorts, where you can also go skiing during the winter season.
The nearest ski resorts are Elm (44 km of slopes) and Braunwald (30 km of slopes). The famous cross-country skiing trail (Töditritt) begins directly at the Nidfurn train station (22 km of slopes).
In the neighbourhood are located: swimming pool, golf and tennis court, archery and shooting range.