Panoramahotel Braunwald overlooking the Glarnerland

Braunwald · 1256 m a.s.l. · car-free

Everyday life below.
Braunwald above.

Seven minutes in between.

4.6 TrustYou
216 reviews
4.5 Google
125 reviews

Welcome

A front-row seat on the sun terrace of the Glarnerland.

Arrive, breathe out, take in the view. Panoramahotel Braunwald sits in the middle of the car-free village, looking far across the Glarnerland all the way to the Tödi. 32 rooms and three suites, regional cuisine, a bar and a wellness area are deliberately kept compact: everything you need, nothing you don't.

Four stars, clear services, honest prices. Up here, you can simply arrive, feel at ease and leave everyday life down in the valley.

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Car-free

Car-free at 1256 metres

By car or by train: everyone changes to the funicular in Linthal. Drop your luggage at the valley station, we organise the rest. This is where the holiday begins.

The view

No room without a view

A quiet village side, an open valley view or maybe a private roof terrace: every room has its own view of Braunwald. You choose the view, not chance.

Included

No extra cost for recovery

Sauna, steam bath and relaxation room are part of the room rate. Outside, more than 300 kilometres of trails await, snowshoe and cross-country trails in winter.

No risk

A decision without risk

You risk nothing. Best-price guarantee, breakfast and free cancellation up to 15 days before arrival are all included.

Rooms & Suites

Choose your room with a view.

A quiet village side, an open valley view or maybe a private roof terrace: every room has its own view of Braunwald. You choose the view, not chance.

All rooms and suites

Our Moments

Time off that stays with you.

We are putting together our new packages, with everything that belongs to a real break in Braunwald.

Selected offers will appear here soon. Until then, we are happy to advise you personally: +41 55 653 70 30.

13 to 15 November 2026 · max. 10 people Yoga & Yodelling Three days for breath, movement, voice and joy, with Yvonne and Edith. Ten places at most. Small groups · max. 10 participants Retreats Curated retreats in deliberately small groups of at most 10 participants.
All Moments → Gift vouchers

Guest voices

What our guests say.

4.5 / 5 on Google · 125 reviews

Restaurant & Bar

From the plate to the glass.

Mountain air by day, regional cuisine by night. Our restaurant serves what Glarus and Linthal provide: honest, seasonal, no show. Afterwards the bar awaits with whiskies, wines and drinks for one last look into the valley.

Starter from the Panoramahotel kitchen Restaurant The Panoramahotel bar in the evening Bar

Experience

Activities, 365 days a year.

Hiking & mountain trails
Hiking & mountain trails Marked hiking trails right from the hotel, from the Panoramaweg to Lake Oberblegisee.
Mountain biking
Mountain biking Three flow trails and the Glarner Höhenweg, bike lounge at the hotel.
Lake Oberblegi & waterfalls
Lake Oberblegi & waterfalls A swimming lake, via ferratas on the Eggstöcke and paragliding from Gumen.
Wellness area
Wellness area Saunas, steam bath and a relaxation room with panoramic valley views.
Cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing Panoramic trails just above the village.
Snowshoe hiking
Snowshoe hiking Guided tours through untouched snow, on request.
Winter hiking
Winter hiking Quiet paths through the snowy mountains, right from the hotel.
Wellness area
Wellness area After the snow: saunas, steam bath and a panoramic relaxation room.
All activities

In the house

Four areas, one house.

Wellness area Wellness area Two saunas, steam bath and a panoramic relaxation room, daily 3-10 pm, included. Seminars & off-sites Seminars & off-sites Off-sites at a distance from the everyday: 4K projector, fast internet, car-free calm. eSports & gaming eSports & gaming Bootcamps at the official Swiss Esports House: five RTX stations, 1 Gbit/s. Workation Workation Mountain air instead of office air: two to four nights of work and leisure, with a monitor and office chair in your room.
Funicular from Linthal to Braunwald

Getting here

Getting here is the easy part.

Whether you come by train or by car: your journey ends at Linthal station. From there, the funicular takes you up to car-free Braunwald in seven minutes. Simply drop your luggage at the valley station, we take it from there, right to your room.

GlarnerlandPass

As a hotel guest, you use public transport throughout the Glarnerland free of charge during your stay.

Plan your journey

FAQ

What to know before you book.

By train to Linthal-Braunwaldbahn (about 90 minutes from Zurich main station), then up to Braunwald in 7 minutes on the historic funicular. We handle the luggage transfer from the valley station to the hotel free of charge.

The Panoramahotel Braunwald welcomes very different guests: couples booking one of our packages or a suite with a private hot tub, families connecting two rooms into a family suite via a connecting door, and hikers and active guests using our marked trails right from the hotel. Add to that seminar and retreat groups looking for a focused retreat, and eSports teams at the official Swiss Esports House.

Braunwald is car-free. At the Linthal valley station you can park in the multi-storey car park or the open-air lot, both with EV charging. The open-air lot costs CHF 5.00 on the first day and CHF 3.00 for each further day, the car park CHF 10.00 per day or CHF 50.00 per week. If you'd like to reserve a space, you can do so directly with the funicular, online or by phone. From there the funicular runs every 30 minutes.

You can see today's rates for all rooms and suites directly in our booking system, incl. breakfast and excl. visitor's tax. Booking direct comes with our best-price guarantee versus Booking.com & co.

Yes, dogs are welcome (CHF 20/night for cleaning & a dog bed). A few rooms are kept dog-free so we can also offer allergy sufferers a safe stay, so please register your four-legged companion when you book. The restaurant is dog-friendly; dogs are not permitted in the wellness area. Dogs are also not permitted in the restaurant during breakfast.

Marked hiking trails right from the hotel, three mountain-bike flow trails, via ferratas at the Eggstöcke, tandem paragliding from the Gumen top station, the Oberblegisee bathing lake and the Fairy-Tale Forest for families. Four e-bikes are available for hire, with more available on request.

Cross-country skiing on the Panorama trails a little further up in Braunwald, winter hiking and guided snowshoe tours.

Yes, there are always vegetarian and vegan options on the menu. We cook with Alpine cheese from Braunwald, and gladly adapt menus on request.

Check-in from 15:00, check-out until 11:00. Early arrival or late departure are possible by arrangement, you can leave your luggage with us free of charge at any time.

Yes, free fibre Wi-Fi on every floor, in the wellness area and in the restaurant. For seminars and eSports bootcamps, separate 1 Gbit/s lines are available.

Availability

Ready for a few days in the Glarus Alps?

Check availability directly online, or write to us with your preferred date and we will get back to you quickly.

Prefer to talk? +41 55 653 70 30

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Panoramahotel Braunwald, exterior view above the valley

Braunwald · 1256 m a.s.l. · car-free

Down there, the everyday.
Up here, Braunwald.
Seven minutes in between.

4.6/5 Excellent TrustYou · 254 reviews
4.5/5Google134 reviews
Sun terrace of the Panoramahotel Braunwald with views across the Glarnerland

Welcome

A front-row seat on the
sun terrace of the Glarnerland.

Arrive, breathe out, take in the view. The Panoramahotel Braunwald sits in the middle of the car-free village and opens up a wide outlook across the Glarnerland to the Tödi. 32 rooms and three suites, regional cuisine, a bar and a wellness area are deliberately kept compact: everything you need, nothing more.

About us →

Car-free at over 1256 metres

Whether you come by car or by train: in Linthal everyone changes to the funicular. You hand your luggage in at the valley station, we organise the rest. This is where the holiday begins.

No room without a view

A quiet village side, an open valley view or a private roof terrace: every room has its own outlook over Braunwald. You choose the view, not chance.

No extra charge for recovery

Sauna, steam bath and relaxation room are part of the room rate. Outside, over 300 kilometres of hiking trails await, in winter snowshoe trails and cross-country tracks.

A decision without risk

You risk nothing. Best-price guarantee, breakfast and free cancellation up to 15 days before arrival are included.

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Our Moments

Breaks that stay with you.

We are putting together our new packages, with everything that belongs to a real break in Braunwald.

Selected offers will appear here soon. Until then, we are happy to advise you personally: +41 55 653 70 30.

Yoga & YodellingRetreats
Couple with a voucher envelope by the fireside, snow-covered mountains behind the windows

Vouchers

Give away a mountain full of calm.

An overnight stay, wellness or a value voucher: instantly as a PDF, valid for several years.

Guest voices

What our guests say.

4.5/5on Google · 134reviews

View & location

«Ein wunderbares Hotel mit traumhafter Aussicht, modernen Zimmern und super Saunabereich. Vor allem aber auch das Personal war so herzlich und zuvorkommend.»
Alessia N.Google review

Service & care

«Unser Aufenthalt im Panoramahotel Braunwald (Glarus) vom 24.05. bis 25.05.2026 war einfach fantastisch! Von der Ankunft bis zur Abreise wurden wir rundum verwöhnt.»
Frank B.Google review

Rest & quiet

«Ein wunderschöner, erholsamer Ort! Das Hotel hat die beste Lage für Wanderungen, Sonne genießen mit Aussicht und einfach den Stress zu Hause lassen.»
Viktualia R.Google review

Restaurant & Bar

From the plate to the glass.

Mountain air by day, regional cuisine in the evening. In the restaurant, what Glarus and Linthal have to offer lands on the plate: honest, seasonal, without the show. Afterwards the bar is waiting with whiskies, wines and drinks for a last look into the valley.

Beetroot starter with goat cheese, tuile and edible flowers from the restaurant kitchenSeared scallops on purée, a dish from the Panoramahotel kitchenCounter of the Summit Bar with bar stools and illuminated bottle shelvesLounge with a view of the Summit Bar in the evening
Crocus meadow in spring with the snow-capped Glarus Alps above Braunwald
Waterfall and green valley with a view into the Glarus mountains
View of the snow-capped Tödi above the valley
Mountain biker on an alpine trail around Braunwald
Snowy winter landscape with a view of the Ortstock

Braunwald

Outside the window,
nothing but mountains.

Every season paints its own picture here, crocuses in spring, snow in winter. What remains is the stillness.

Right outside the door: hiking trails to the Oberblegisee, via ferratas on the Eggstöcke, flow trails for biking, in winter cross-country tracks and quiet winter hiking paths. Just as good: a deckchair in the sun and a day without plans. Braunwald is good at both, movement and leisure.

Experience

365 days of activities.

In the hotel

Four areas, one house.

Red Braunwald funicular in summer on the green mountainside with a view into the Glarus mountains

Getting here

Getting here is this simple.

Whether by train or by car: your journey ends at Linthal station. From there the funicular takes you up to car-free Braunwald in seven minutes. You simply hand your luggage in at the valley station, and from there we take it all the way to your room.

GlarnerlandPass

As a hotel guest you use public transport in the Glarnerland free of charge throughout your stay.

Events

What is on up here on the mountain?

The Glarnerland events calendar lists all current events at the Panoramahotel, already filtered to our house.

FAQ

What you should know before you book.

The most common questions, answered, in one place.

View of the Tödi above Braunwald

Availability

Ready for a few days in the Glarus mountains?

Availability & Rates