Braunwald is a car-free mountain village at 1,300 m in the canton of Glarus — quiet, safe and ideal for active school weeks with an outdoor focus. The village can only be reached by funicular, which is already an experience for a class.
The Adrenalin house takes up to 80 students, with a panoramic terrace and hiking trails from the doorstep. It suits large groups, sporty classes and project weeks with an outdoor focus.
Why Braunwald for your class
Car-free: the class moves around the village without road traffic.
About 1.5 hours from Zurich by train and funicular — easy to reach from German-speaking Switzerland.
One house for a whole year group: room for up to 80 students.
The houses
Adrenalin
Braunwald
Up to 80 students
Car-free mountain village at 1,300 m with a panoramic terrace and direct access to alpine trails. Ideal for active classes combining nature and adventure.
Best for: Large groups, sporty classes, project weeks with outdoor focus
Teachers: Single and double rooms available for teachers
Trains within the canton of Glarus, covered by the visitor’s tax — the Braunwald funicular included
Use of the common areas
Overnight with sleeping bag, duvet included for teachers
Not included
Excursions such as the rope park, the Oberblegisee hike, the Irtag game and the via ferrata are not included
Duvet and bed linen for students: bookable (CHF 25)
Excursions in the area
Around Braunwald: the high ropes course with several difficulty levels, the hike to the Oberblegisee, the Irtag team game in nature, secured via ferrata routes and the historic funicular. We put the excursions together to fit your school week.
Getting there
Train + funicular, approx. 1.5h from Zurich. Car-free village.
By Train
From Zürich HB: Direct train towards Linthal (hourly)
Alight at Linthal Braunwaldbahn
Continue by funicular to Braunwald
Total time: approx. 1.5 hours
By Car
A3 motorway towards Chur, exit Niederurnen
Continue on the main road towards Glarus
Drive from Glarus to Linthal
Parking at the Braunwald funicular valley station
Braunwald Funicular
Runs every 30 minutes
First departure: 05:25 — Last departure: 23:55
Travel time: approx. 7 minutes
Luggage transport possible
From Braunwald Station
1 minute walk to Coliving Adrenalin
Just follow the signs
Which School Week fits?
Each of the five School Weeks can take place here. You pick the theme, we provide the framework.