CANTON OF GLARUS
Switzerland is considered by many a hiking paradise with trails covering the entire country. The Canton of Glarus is no exception. One of the great destinations in the canton is Klöntalersee, a man-made mountain lake ideal for hikers and anglers. Another neat place that many mountain bikers and climbers enjoy is Braunwald. If you are an amateur geologist, you will want to visit the Tectonic Arena Sardona where the continents of Africa & Europe collided to form the Glarus Shift.
Switzerland is known for its chocolates and you’ll find many fine chocolatiers throughout the country. For chocolate aficionados a visit to Chocolatiers Läderach in Glarus is a must. A tour only costs 10 Francs & you’ll get a 5 Franc voucher that you can use in their factory shop. Do try their truffles & “Mini Mousses” and you’ll definitely know why cacao is recognized as “Food of the Gods”.
As foodies we enjoy trying all kinds of foods. The Scots have “haggis”, the Brits have “Marmite” while the Australians prefer “Vegemite”. In the States peanut butter reigns and the Pennsylvania Dutch will offer you “scrapple”. For many, these delicacies are acquired tastes. When visiting Glarus you’ll be introduced to “Schabziger” a hard green cheese which when grated and mixed with butter makes a very tasty spread. Schabziger, also known as “Zigerstöckli”, is the oldest trade-marked product in Switzerland dating back to 1463. It used to be sold by “Zigermannli” who sold it door-to-door from baskets they carried on their backs. In the U.S. the cheese is sold under the “Sap Sago” name.
Hannibal’s feat of crossing the Alps with his elephants has fascinated all of us. A more recent event equally incredible event dates back to the Napoleonic era. In the village of Elm in Glarus you’ll find a plaque commemorating the feat of the Russian general Alexander Suworow who crossed the Alps from Italy with 20,000 men over the Pragelpass into the Klön Valley of Glarus during the invasion of the French who had 70,000 troops in Switzerland.
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Switzerland is considered by many a hiking paradise with trails covering the entire country. The Canton of Glarus is no exception. One of the great destinations in the canton is Klöntalersee, a man-made mountain lake ideal for hikers and anglers. Another neat place that many mountain bikers and climbers enjoy is Braunwald. If you are an amateur geologist, you will want to visit the Tectonic Arena Sardona where the continents of Africa & Europe collided to form the Glarus Shift.
Switzerland is known for its chocolates and you’ll find many fine chocolatiers throughout the country. For chocolate aficionados a visit to Chocolatiers Läderach in Glarus is a must. A tour only costs 10 Francs & you’ll get a 5 Franc voucher that you can use in their factory shop. Do try their truffles & “Mini Mousses” and you’ll definitely know why cacao is recognized as “Food of the Gods”.
As foodies we enjoy trying all kinds of foods. The Scots have “haggis”, the Brits have “Marmite” while the Australians prefer “Vegemite”. In the States peanut butter reigns and the Pennsylvania Dutch will offer you “scrapple”. For many, these delicacies are acquired tastes. When visiting Glarus you’ll be introduced to “Schabziger” a hard green cheese which when grated and mixed with butter makes a very tasty spread. Schabziger, also known as “Zigerstöckli”, is the oldest trade-marked product in Switzerland dating back to 1463. It used to be sold by “Zigermannli” who sold it door-to-door from baskets they carried on their backs. In the U.S. the cheese is sold under the “Sap Sago” name.
Hannibal’s feat of crossing the Alps with his elephants has fascinated all of us. A more recent event equally incredible event dates back to the Napoleonic era. In the village of Elm in Glarus you’ll find a plaque commemorating the feat of the Russian general Alexander Suworow who crossed the Alps from Italy with 20,000 men over the Pragelpass into the Klön Valley of Glarus during the invasion of the French who had 70,000 troops in Switzerland.
Checkout the videos & web sites by clicking on the highlighted links above.
