Braunwald offers every essential ingredient for an eventful outing or an unforgettable holiday. Far away from the stresses and strains of hectic everyday life, the car-free and family-friendly plateau in the sunny southern part of Glarnerland just couldn’t be more laid-back. Let the kids romp around in the snow, while the bell of a horse-drawn carriage rings in the distance and a passing skier leaves his tracks in the powdery snow. Any one who has ever tarried in the snow-covered Braunwald on a sunny winter’s day will understand why talk here so often turns to fairy tale worlds. The Braunwald funicular came into operation on August 6, 1907. With a length of 1367meters, it climbs from an altitude of 646 meters to 1253 meters, with an impressive gradient of 64,7%.