Chalet Heidi
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Chalet Heidi in the snow, with red shutters and a red parasol

The chalet

About the chalet

This cosy, stylishly renovated chalet is in Braunwald, in the Swiss Alps, in the canton of Glarus. It sits at 1350 metres and enjoys breathtaking views over the Glarus Alps, including Braunwald's own mountain, the Ortstock.

The chalet comfortably sleeps 12 people in 5 bedrooms, with 4 bathrooms. It has a fully equipped kitchen, a cosy living room with a fireplace, a sunny balcony and garden, and Wi-Fi.

It is ideal for one or two families and has facilities for children, such as a baby bed and a high chair.

  • 12guests
  • 5bedrooms
  • 4bathrooms
  • 3floors

Facilities

  • Beds4 double beds and 2 bunk beds.
  • Space5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
  • CoffeeA Nespresso machine to start the day.
  • Balcony and gardenEnjoy the sun and the view from the large balcony or the garden.
  • LaundryA washing machine and a tumble dryer.
  • KitchenA clean, modern kitchen with high quality appliances.
  • FireplaceAfter an active day, relax by the fire.
  • Wi-FiFree high speed Wi-Fi on all 3 floors.
  • ViewsBreathtaking views over the Glarus Alps.

Inside

Wooden walls, red and white checks and a fireplace: this is the chalet inside.

  • The fire is lit, the logs stacked ready
  • Sofas with fur throws, flowers on the coffee table
  • The dining table, a heart cut into every chair back
  • The kitchen: wooden worktop, sink and window
  • Bedroom under the roof, with a double bed and a sheepskin
  • Bedroom with a wooden double bed and a red throw
  • Room with two bunk beds
  • Bathroom with a shower and two basins on a wooden vanity
  • Red and white bowls and mugs on a wooden shelf
  • The balcony with a red parasol and chairs, snowy mountains beyond

Where we are

The chalet is 100 metres above Braunwald station. A small supermarket, the Lädeli in Schwettiberg, is 8 minutes on foot for the essentials. In summer, several beautiful hikes start right at the chalet.

Village map of Braunwald

Getting here

Braunwald is car-free. You go up with the Braunwaldbahn, a funicular from Linthal in the valley.

The trip from the valley at Linthal up to the chalet is a memorable experience on its own.

  1. Start

    Linthal

    Park next to the station and load your luggage straight onto the train. By rail from Zurich it is just one change.

  2. 7 min

    Braunwaldbahn

    The funicular takes you up the mountain to car-free Braunwald at 1256 metres.

    The red Braunwaldbahn on its steep track
  3. Under 10 min

    Taxi to the door

    Step from the train straight into a Schuler transport taxi, which brings you and all your luggage to the chalet.

  4. 1350 m

    Chalet Heidi

    100 metres above Braunwald station, with views over the Glarus Alps.

    Chalet Heidi in the snow, with red shutters and a red parasol

By car

Linthal is 90 km south-east of Zurich and its airport, about 1 hour 15 minutes by car. From Zurich, take the A3 towards Chur and leave the A3 at exit 44 towards Glarus. After Glarus it is another 17 km to Linthal, where you park at the station car park.

By train

Swiss trains are very efficient: from Zurich to Linthal you change only once.

Flying

Zurich is the nearest international airport, served by most major airlines.

All about arriving in Braunwald

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