Glarus
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History & heritage
Glarus joined the Confederation in 1352 and secured its freedom at the Battle of Näfels in 1388, still commemorated each April.
One of the last cantons with an open-air Landsgemeinde, it merged its 25 communes into just three in 2011.
Traditions
Landsgemeinde
First Sunday in May
One of the last open-air citizen assemblies: Glarus votes on laws in the town square.
Näfelser Fahrt
First Thursday in April
Pilgrimage commemorating the 1388 Battle of Näfels against the Habsburgs.
Glarner Pastete & Ziger
Year-round
Almond-and-prune pastry and the green herb cheese Schabziger, made here since the Middle Ages.
Official public events & cultural agenda
Concerts, festivals, markets and exhibitions in Glarus are published by the official regional tourism agenda. Member meetups are listed above.
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