Where is Elm located?

Snow-covered mountain peaks of the Tschingelhörner near Elm in Switzerland under a blue sky with conifers in the foreground

Located in Switzerland , Elm is a village in the rear Sernftal valley and belongs to the canton of Glarus. Until the end of 2010, Elm formed its own local municipality with the hamlets of Sulzbach, Schwändi, Müsli, Untertal, Vogelsang, Töniberg, Obmoos, Steinibach and Wald. Today, Elm belongs to the larger municipality of Glarus Süd. The name suffix GL is used to clearly assign Elm to the canton of Glarus and avoid confusion. Surrounded by the majestic Piz Sardona, Hausstock, Vorab and Kärpf mountains as well as the Vorab glacier, Elm offers an impressive backdrop that you can experience live at any time with the webcam in Elm.

What's going on in Elm?

Autumnal forests and snow-covered mountain peaks near Elm in Switzerland - panoramic shot with larches and distant views

The winter world in Elm promises a variety of experiences for all those who love the snow. The Elm sports lifts offer around 40 kilometers of groomed pistes that are ideal for winter sports. The Schabell ski area extends on the left side of the Ämpächli basin and reaches up to an altitude of around 2,100 meters. Snowshoe and ski touring routes, winter hiking trails, a snow park and the 4 km long toboggan run guarantee a variety of activities in the midst of impressive nature. If you want to discover even more, you can take a trip to the nearby Matt-Weissenberge and Kies-Metten ski areas. After a sporty day, the cozy Elmer ski huts, including the popular Munggä Hüttä, invite you to take a relaxing break. Enjoy the enchanting surroundings around the Munggä Hüttä - the webcam in Elm offers you an impressive view of the panorama from this location and informs you about the local weather conditions.

What can you do in Elm?

Elm delights with its varied gastronomy that leaves nothing to be desired. In the Munggä Hüttä or in the Ämpächli mountain restaurant, visitors can not only enjoy regional delicacies, but also experience a magnificent panoramic view of the mountains of Eastern Switzerland. In summer, Elm is a paradise for anyone who wants to explore the many hiking trails or follow in the footsteps of historic Alpine crossings such as the Panixer Pass.

The weather in Elm

Elm offers a climate that is worth a visit at any time of year. Cold winters with frosty temperatures and regular snowfall create perfect conditions for winter sports. Pleasantly warm summers invite you to hike and explore the surrounding area. The average annual temperature is 4.5°C, with the summer months bringing more precipitation than dry February. Use the weather camera in Elm - the webcam shows you at a glance whether the sun is shining on the Munggä Hüttä or whether there are snow clouds over the Sernftal.