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Netstal

Glarus, Switzerland · Europe

About Netstal

Netstal is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Ennenda, 33km from Caumasee.

Netstal is a town located in Glarus, Switzerland. With a population of 2,900, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Netstal sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Netstal to your route.

About Netstal

Netstal is a former municipality in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Effective from 1 January 2011, Netstal is part of the municipality of Glarus.

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Netstal offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Netstal located?

Netstal is located in Glarus, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 47.0634 latitude, 9.0573 longitude.

What is the population of Netstal?

Netstal has a population of approximately 2,900 people, making it a town in Switzerland.

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Quick Information

Population
2,900
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
Region
Glarus
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.0634, 9.0573

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Switzerland

Police
117
Ambulance
144
Fire
118
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.

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Worth the detour from Netstal

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Klausen Pass

A classic Swiss pass once used for hillclimb racing, winding through lush meadows beneath the towering Clariden glacier.

26 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Caumasee

Turquoise lake hidden in forest on the Flims landslide plateau, fed by underground springs yet warm enough to swim in summer; a short walk or tiny funicular down from the Flims Waldhaus parking.

33 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Gutenberg Castle

A medieval hilltop castle in Balzers, one of Liechtenstein's few preserved fortresses with valley views.

34 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Vaduz Castle

The princely family's hilltop residence overlooking Liechtenstein's capital and the Rhine valley.

36 km · about 40 min drive

coastal drive

Axenstrasse

A spectacular cliff-hugging shore road blasted into the rock above Lake Lucerne between Brunnen and Fluelen, threading galleries and tunnels with constant views across the Uri arm of the lake.

36 km · about 40 min drive

restaurant

Berggasthaus Aescher

An 1846 guesthouse pressed under a 100 m overhanging cliff below Ebenalp, made world-famous by a National Geographic cover; cable car from Wasserauen, then a 15-minute walk to rösti on the terrace.

36 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Triesenberg

Walser mountain village terraced 400 m above the Rhine on the hairpin road to Malbun; its balcony viewpoints take in the entire principality and the Swiss Alpstein across the valley.

37 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Appenzell

A colourful village in rolling green hills known for its painted wooden houses, direct democracy traditions, and the dramatic Alpstein range.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Netstal

  • 26 kmKlausen PassA classic Swiss pass once used for hillclimb racing, winding through lush meadows beneath the towering Clariden glacier.
  • 36 kmAxenstrasseA spectacular cliff-hugging shore road blasted into the rock above Lake Lucerne between Brunnen and Fluelen, threading galleries and tunnels with constant views across the Uri arm of the lake.
  • 37 kmTriesenbergWalser mountain village terraced 400 m above the Rhine on the hairpin road to Malbun; its balcony viewpoints take in the entire principality and the Swiss Alpstein across the valley.
  • 43 kmMount RigiThe 'Queen of the Mountains' above Lake Lucerne, site of Europe's first mountain railway and offering sunrise panoramas over the Alps.
  • 50 kmSalginatobel BridgeRobert Maillart's slender 1930 concrete arch spanning the Salgina ravine near Schiers: declared a World Monument and revered by engineers as one of the most beautiful bridges ever built.
  • 52 kmViamala GorgeThe 'bad road' of Roman travellers: a sheer 300 m deep gorge on the historic route to the Splugen and San Bernardino passes, where the old road and dramatic footbridges cling above the Hinterrhein.

Driving in Switzerland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €42 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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