Information from the tourist office
Information and recommendations from nearby tourist offices can be accessed using the following links:
Amden:
Amden Weesen Walensee (amden-weesen.ch)
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Glarus:
Official website - Glarnerland Tourism
Restaurants
​Near the house, there are many restaurants where you can enjoy delicious food. Here are our recommendations:
Weesen:
Park Hotel Schwert
Fischerstube (fischerstubeweesen.ch)
Arvenbüel (above Amden):
The 10 Best Restaurants Near Hotel Arvenbüel, Amden - Tripadvisor
Skiing
​In winter, there are various ski nearby:
Amden (suitable with children – approx. 5 minutes away)
Amden ski area (amden-weesen.ch)
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Flumserberg (for better skiers - approx. 20 minutes away)
Experience the Flumserberg winter I Bergbahnen Flumserberg
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Braunwald (for all skiers – approx. 20 minutes away)
Skis & Snowboard - braunwald.ch - DE
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For children:
​There are also entertainment options nearby for children; here are some recommendations:
Munggenweg hike in Amden:
Munggeweg – fun and games with Amdo Mungg (amden-weesen.ch)
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Swimming pool and sauna in Amden:
Indoor swimming pool in Amden. The family-friendly indoor swimming pool. (amden-weesen.ch)
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Visit to the Läderach chocolate factory (10 minutes from Amden):
Läderach | All products | chocolatier suisse (laderach.com)
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Rapperswil Children's Zoo (30 min from Amden):
Knies Children's Zoo: Home page
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Water park - Alpamare (20min from Amden):
Alpamare | Adventure pool and largest water park in Switzerland
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Bicycle tours around Amden-Weesen:
​Bicycle tours are perfect for a sporty day trip:
The most beautiful bike tours in Weesen | Outdooractive
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BikerBerg Flumserberg I mountain railways Flumserberg
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Hiking trips:
​Hiking is a must when staying in the Swiss Alps:
After fifths – about 3 hours
Hike on Lake Walen: Weesen – Quinten | WegWandern.ch
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High route – approx. 2.5 hours
Hike Amdener Höhenweg: Precipitation – Arvenbüel | WegWandern.ch
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Mürtschenstock (High Alpine – only for experienced hikers with equipment – approx. 6 hours)​
Circular hike Mürtschenstock - BERGFEX - Hike - Tour Eastern Switzerland
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Shopping options:
​It has various shopping opportunities near the house. It should be noted that shops in Switzerland are typically closed on Sundays and public holidays. The opening times can be checked under the links.
In Amden – approx. 3km
Amden Milk Center (molki-amden.ch)
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In Weesen – approx. 3km
SPAR supermarket Weesen
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In Niederurnen – approx. 7 km
Migros supermarket - Niederurnen | Migros branches
Coop supermarket Niederurnen | coop.ch
Denner – promotions and wine shop