Gasthaus Richisau

Hideaway for insiders in Switzerland

In the very small canton of Glarus, between Central and Eastern Switzerland, there is a small paradise that one does not reach by chance.
About twenty minutes from the city of Glarus, the Klöntal valley takes us on a road that seems to lead nowhere until a lake with translucent colors backed by towering cliffs (nearly 3000m), the Klöntalersee, is revealed.
A legend tells that General Suvorov's army submerged its treasure while fleeing Switzerland in 1799. While this mystery remains unsolved, the mountain lake holds the treasure of being both a swimming spot (18-20°) in summer and an ice rink in winter.

At the end of the lake, the road continues into the back valley, passing in front of the inn before climbing towards the Pragelpass (direction Schwytz) and the Glärnisch.
It is therefore on the alpine pasture bordered by impressive mountains, including the remarkable Ochsenkopf, that this unconventional inn opened its doors in 1987, on the very site of the renowned hotel that stood there until the fire of 1915.
Red facades and wood reserves in front of the house are immediately recognizable. Inside, ceramic stoves (the 'catelles') emit a gentle warmth. On the walls, paintings by artists, guests of these places in the 19th century or more recently.

Far from standardized luxury, the Gasthaus Richisau is a retreat for gourmets and nature lovers, day hikers or long-distance travelers.

..:: New in 2021 ::.. A new glamping experience thanks to the Richisauer-Kugel, a geodesic dome for spending a night in both comfort and full nature.

From 140 CHF
Rates 2021, the night for two starting from 140 CHF (128€), breakfast included.

Open on weekends starting from the return of the sun in the valley (end of February) and every day from Easter to early November.

In the main house
⊹ six spacious double rooms (shower and toilet) with a magnificent view of the mountains and large maple trees.
Four rooms are particularly suitable for families with children thanks to the mezzanine, much appreciated by the youngest.
⊹ at the youth hostel, 7 quadruple rooms (2x2 bunk beds), or 28 beds
⊹ relaxation space transformable into a meeting room.

In the guesthouse "Schiltesächsi", six rooms.

Richisauer-Kugel (new in 2021)
An insulated geodesic dome in the middle of nature, the Richisau experience to the power of 2! Starting from CHF 200 per night for two, breakfast included

Note: All prices are provided for informational purposes only and must be confirmed directly with the establishment.
From May to October, from the Glaris and Netstal train stations, postal bus no. 504 "Klöntal Richisau" drops you off in front of the inn.

Attention, the Pragelpass is only passable by bike on weekends.