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Linthal, Switzerland

Glarus · Switzerland

Linthal is a small town in Glarus, Switzerland with a population of 1,080. Elevation: 2,172 ft (662 m). Average temperature: 26°F (-3°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,080 Population 21/sq mi density
2,172 ft Elevation 662 meters
26°F Avg Temperature -3°C
90.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Linthal

Linthal

Linthal is a village and former municipality in the municipality of Glarus Süd and canton of Glarus in Switzerland. The village lies near the head of the valley of the Linth river, and at the foot of the Klausen Pass into the canton of Uri. It is the terminus of the railway line that traverses the length of Glarus.

People

Population1,080
Density21/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp26°F (-3°C)
Rain90.0 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation2,172 ft (662 m)
Population1,080
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation2,172 ft (662 m)
Coordinates46.9213°, 8.9980°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceGlarus
Average Temperature26°F (-3°C)
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation90.0 inches (2,285 mm)
Annual Snowfall376.0 inches (955 cm)

About Linthal

Linthal is a small town in Switzerland (Glarus) with a population of 1,080. The city sits at an elevation of 2,172 feet (662 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 26°F (-3°C). Temperatures range from 9°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Linthal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 90.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 376.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,172 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average25.8°F
52% below Switzerland avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,172 ft (662 m)
Area50.7 sq mi (131.2 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates46.9213°N, 8.9980°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.0"
137% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 376.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.49"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

784 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 106 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 143 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 142 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 95 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 43 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 137 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 39 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 20 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 41 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 107 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 107 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 51 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 34 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 118 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 53 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 54 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 127 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 8 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 30 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 119 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 40 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.5 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 5.1 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 6.1 in
May 39°F (4°C) 6.3 in
June 44°F (7°C) 7.4 in
July 42°F (6°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 49°F (10°C) 7.3 in Warmest
September 44°F (7°C) 6.5 in
October 38°F (3°C) 5.9 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 5.9 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 5.4 in

Linthal has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 9°F in January to 49°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (4.5").

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Radio Stations near Linthal

43 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SRF 4 News news, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Energy Zürich (NRJ) mainstream, news MP3 128 kbps
1.FM - Amsterdam Trance Radio trance MP3 192 kbps
1.FM - Deep Techno & Deep House deep house, techno MP3 192 kbps
Radio Zürisee classic hits, classic rock MP3 256 kbps
Radio24 main, mainstream MP3
Virgin Radio Switzerland - MP3
Radio Central - MP3
1.FM - Classic Rock Replay Radio classic rock MP3 192 kbps
80s Forever - We Keep The 80s Alive 80s, alternative rock MP3 256 kbps
SRF 1 public radio, srg ssr MP3 128 kbps
1.FM - Bossa Nova Hits latin MP3 192 kbps
GOAT Radio - AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio1.ch 2000s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
GDS.FM acid-house, experimental MP3 320 kbps
1.FM - Disco Ball 70's-80's Radio 70s, 80s MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Zürich Schaffhausen - AAC 48 kbps
Radio Eviva - MP3
1.FM Absolute 90's Radio 90s, pop MP3 192 kbps
VirginRadio rock MP3
Bachata Nation Radio - MP3
Radio SRF 1 Ostschweiz - AAC 128 kbps
Barix Radio classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Life Channel browserfriendly, christian MP3 192 kbps
WALTS WELT - MP3 64 kbps
SRF1 Regionaljournal Zürich-Schaffhausen - AAC 96 kbps
New Clear Radio brit pop, classic rock MP3 320 kbps
Radio Barix AAC adult contemporary, pop AAC 48 kbps
Vintageradio.ch - MP3 128 kbps
Rundfunk FM easy listening MP3 170 kbps
80ies dot radio - MP3
Country Radio Switzerland country MP3 64 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland (CRS) undefined MP3 128 kbps
Rundfunk.fm funk MP3 320 kbps
Electro Radio (DE) - MP3 192 kbps
Jam On Radio - MP3 128 kbps
R102 variety MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zürich Nord - MP3 128 kbps
Radio LoRa 97.5 community radio, feminist MP3
Open Broadcast eclectic MP3 320 kbps
Radio LoRa community radio, feminist MP3
Audioasyl electronic MP3 320 kbps
RADIO MARIA SWITZERLAND catholic, christian AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Linthal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alphüttenmuseum
Alpinmuseum
AlpTransit
Anna Göldi-Museum
Bielensäge
Casa Latour
Diorama
Dorfmuseum Sool
Fischereimuseum Mettlen
Fram Museum Kulturerbe Einsiedeln
Grünhornhütte
House of Läderach
Infanteriewerk Stalusa, A 8717
Kunsthaus
Linth-Escher-Auditorium
Marchmuseum
Meister da Vuorz
Museum Amden
Museum Cristallina
Museum des Landes Glarus
Museum Regiunal
Museum Sernftalbahn
Museum Sursilvan Cuort Ligia Grischa
Ortsmuseum
Panorama
Sauerstofffabrik
Schafbock- und Lebkuchenmuseum
Schiefertafelfabrik Elm
Sernftalbahn-Museum
Urwaldpavillon

Libraries in Linthal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Lumnezia0.0
Biblioteca Populara0.0
Biblioteca populara e da scola vischnaunca da Breil0.0
Biblioteca Trun0.0
Bibliothek Kerenzen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Weesen0.0
Glarner Wirtschaftsarchiv0.0
Gymnasium Kloster Disentis, Schulbibliothek0.0
Landesbibliothek Glarus0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Ilanz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Muotathal0.0
Stiftung Bibliothek Werner Oechslin0.0

Farmers Markets in Linthal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markthalle
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Linthal

12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adler
Alexander's Tödiblick
Berggasthaus Obbort
Cristal
Gasthaus Sonne
Gasthof Urnerboden
Hotel Tödi
Hüttenberg-Lodge
Klause Ranch
Märchenhotel Bellevue
Panorama Hotel
Raben

Restaurants in Linthal

22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adler
Alexander's Tödiblick
Berggasthaus Glattalp
Berggasthaus Gumen
Berggasthaus Obbort
Chämistube
China Restaurant
Cristal
Eidgenossen
Gasthaus Hütten
Gasthaus Sonne
Gasthof Urnerboden
Gemsfairenhüttli
Hirschen
Hotel Tödi
Klause Ranch
Ortstockhaus
Pizza Pasta Pierino
Raben
Restaurant Nussbüel
Rütihof
Uhu

Cafes in Linthal

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baumgartenalp
Bsinti
Linthpark Café

Clinics in Linthal

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RehaClinic Braunwald

Dentists in Linthal

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zahnarztpraxis Linthal

Train Stations in Linthal

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Braunwald
Linthal
Linthal Braunwaldbahn

Gas Stations in Linthal

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CH #775540478
Eni

Banks in Linthal

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glarner Kantonalbank

Breweries in Linthal

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Adler

Ski Resorts Near Linthal

115 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bosco Gurin – Grossalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Formazza 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Casaccia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarea Valchiavenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mogno 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Avers 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bivio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Confin / San Bernardino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pian Cales / San Bernardino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nara – Leontica 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prato Leventina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cioss Prato 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Carì 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Airolo - Pesciüm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Splügen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Campo Blenio - Ghirone 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Savognin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderskiparadies La Nars 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderland 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Realp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vals 3000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obermutten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alvaneu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lenz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschappina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sarn-Heinzenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obersaxen-Mundaun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Runal Péra Trun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arosa Lenzerheide 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brigels Waltensburg Andiast 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg-Titlis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Feldis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschiertschen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chur - Brambrüesch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg-Brunni 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laax 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brüsti – Attinghausen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochwang – Goldgruben 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bannalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ratzi – Spiringen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gitschenen – Isenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Biel-Kinzig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eggberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dallenwil - Wirzweli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Klewenalp - Stockhütte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Braunwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarena Loh Hätzingen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grüsch Danusa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mastrils 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Tristeli St. Margrethenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flensa-Seewis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pizol Bad Ragaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ibergeregg-Handgruobi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hoch-Ybrig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilifte Ibergeregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dreieck – Glarus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberiberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Brunni 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Rigi-Kaltbad Gratalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skifahren Rigi Staffel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brunni-Haggenegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mugi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rigi-Seebodenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattel-Hochstuckli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schilt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flumserberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rothenthurm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Euthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kerenzerberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wägital 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nollen – Unterägeri 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Friherrenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattelegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Raten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Schnabelsberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bennau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arvenbüel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Amden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschardund – Nenzing 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wildhaus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Frastanz-Gurtis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wolzenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tanzboden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bildhaus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gröllerkopf-Übersaxen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zwergberg Furx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Furx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Atzmännig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberholz-Farner 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hemberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ebenalp-Horn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brülisau Leugangen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Urnäsch Osteregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gonten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sollegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Fischenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Ghöch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bäretswil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Steg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwellbrunn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Degersheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Röhrenmoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Oberegg-St. Anton 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bischofsberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grub-Kaien 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Linthal

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Alpnach Air Base-Medium Airport
Dübendorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportACHMedium Airport
Ambri Airport-Small Airport
Amlikon Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Ragaz Airfield-Small Airport
Bohlhof Glider Field-Small Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Buttwil Airfield-Small Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Hausen am Albis Airfield-Small Airport
Hohenems-Dornbirn AirfieldHOHSmall Airport
Kägiswil Airfield-Small Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Lodrino Air Base-Small Airport
Lommis Airfield-Small Airport
Mollis Airfield-Small Airport
Münster Airfield-Small Airport
Samolaco Airfield-Small Airport
Schänis Airfield-Small Airport
Sitterdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield-Small Airport
Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Wangen-Lachen Airfield-Small Airport
Wildberg Airfield-Small Airport
Winterthur Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Linthal

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bruder Klaus Kapelle
Glattalpkapelle
Kapelle St. Erhard
Katholische Kirche
Reformierte Kirche
Reformierte Kirche

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
650 m (2,133 ft)
Area
131.2 km² (50.7 mi²)
Postal Code
8783

🇨🇭 About Switzerland

Capital Bern
Population 8,516,543
Area 41,290 km²
GDP (USD) $894,424,821,645
GDP per capita $100,624
HDI 0.967
Life expectancy 84.1 years
Internet users 97.3%
Urban population 85.2%
Currency CHF (Franc)
Languages French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Calling code +41
TLD .ch
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Switzerland

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 2 St. Berchtold's Day Berchtoldstag
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 1 Republic Day Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 4 Näfels procession Näfelser Fahrt
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Auffahrt
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Peter und Paul
Aug 1 Swiss National Day Bundesfeier
Aug 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 10 Geneva Prayday Jeûne genevois
Sep 20 Federal Day of Thanksgiving Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag
Sep 21 Federal Fast Monday Bettagsmontag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stephanstag
Dec 31 Restoration Day Restauration de la République

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Frequently Asked Questions About Linthal

What is the population of Linthal?

Linthal has a population of 1,080 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 50.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Linthal?

Linthal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 90.0 inches, with 376.0 inches of snow.

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