Glarus Thrust Tour, Switzerland
About Glarus Thrust, Switzerland: Glarus thrust Switzerland is one of the major thrust fault in the Alps of Eastern Switzerland.The Helvetic Nappes were thrusted with more than 100 Km to the North over the external Aaarmassif and Infrahelvetic complex.The thrust is known to form the contact between older(Helvetic) Permo-Triassic rock layers and of the Verrucano group which is of the younger Jurassic and Cretaceous limestones along with Paleogene Flysch and Molasse.The Thrust is considered to be World heritage and it is considered to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The Glarus thrust formation is still uncommon and scientist could not make out from where the huge forces moved to form the entire mountain chains until arrival of plate tectonic theory.
How can Reach : Glarus Thrust is the part of the Glarus city of the Switzerland country. It is well connected with Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Lausanne cities by road.
Nearest railway station is Ennenda (1.2 KM) where Tourists can get here trains to Zurich, Basel and Geneva cities.
"Zurich International Airport" is the nearest airport which is situated just 70.5 KM distance from "Glarus city". Tourists can get here flights to domestic cities and international.
Nearest Major Airport : "Zurich International Airport" is an busiest international and domestic airport of the Switzerland country which is located just 70.5 KM distance from Glarus. Tourists can get here domestic and international flights.
Bus Services: Buses services are available from "Zurich International Airport" (70.5 KM) to Glarus tour.
Taxi Services: Taxis services are available from "Zurich International Airport" (70.5 KM) to Glarus tour.
Nearest Train Station: Ennenda (1.2 KM). Tourists can get here train to to Zurich and Geneva cities.
Locations: Glarus, Switzerland
UNESCO World Heritage Site from : 2008
Summer Season : June to August
Winter Season : November to February
Total Area : 32850 hectares
Tourist Attractions: Anna Goldi Museum Glarus, Museum des Landes Glarus im Freulerpalast, Town center of Glarus, Golf Club Ybrig, Glärnisch, Kantonsparlement
Things to Do: Boating and fishing on Klontalersee Lake, mountain hiking, walking
Glarus Weather Temperature:
| Months Temp. | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average Low (℃) | -3.6 | -2.9 | 0.5 | 3.8 | 8.1 | 11.1 | 13.2 | 13.0 | 9.8 | 6.0 | 1.0 | -2.2 |
| Average High (℃) | 2.6 | 4.1 | 9.0 | 13.9 | 18.8 | 21.3 | 23.4 | 22.5 | 18.4 | 14.0 | 7.6 | 3.7 |
Nearest Accommodations: Hotel Freihof, Glarnerhof Hotel, Hotel Landvogthaus, Gasthaus Richisau Hotel, Rhodannenberg Hotel, Schwert Hotel, Hotel & Restaurant Stadthof Glarus.
Distances from Glarus:
Zurich City: 69.3 KM
Winterthur City: 79.3 KM
Geneva City: 347.3 KM
Basel City: 158.1 KM
Lausanne City: 297.4 KM
Bern City: 194.5 KM
Lucerne City: 93.5 KM
St. Gallen City: 124.2 KM