🇨🇭 Braunwald, Switzerland
Skihaus Mattwald
📍 6, Mattwaldstrasse, Braunwald, 8784
Photo: official website
Your stay — Skihaus Mattwald
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The Property — Skihaus Mattwald
Skihaus Mattwald is a straightforward 3-star pension with a wood-panelled lobby that smells faintly of pine and coffee. It sits right on the main street of Braunwald, a car-free village reached by funicular, so the quiet is immediate. The USP is slope-side access in winter and a base for hiking trails in summer, suited to budget-conscious families or couples who want clean rooms and a terrace with mountain views over frills.
Chronicles of Braunwald
Braunwald began as a cluster of farming huts in the 14th century, but its real story starts in the 1930s when it became one of Switzerland's first car-free resorts, linked by a Luftseilbahn cable car from the Linth valley. The village grew around a single main street of chalet-style hotels and apartments, deliberately keeping out cars to preserve its alpine quiet. Today it trades on that isolation, attracting skiers in winter and walkers on the Braunwald-Bächli trail network. Its contemporary identity is a mild-mannered, family-altitude resort — no nightclubs, just mountains, cows, and clean air.
Best Time to Visit
Full Braunwald guide →Best months
July and August offer the warmest hiking weather (18-25°C) with clear skies on the Braunwald ridge, plus manageable crowds since most visitors are day-trippers from Zurich. September brings cooler mornings and golden light, ideal for longer walks before the autumn fog rolls in.
Peak / festival surge
February is peak season for winter sports, with school holidays driving full occupancy at Skihaus Mattwald and prices up 40%. The Braunwald ski festival in early March also fills rooms, though summer peak (July) is noticeably quieter than winter.
Budget shoulder season
June and early September are budget shoulders: rooms cost 20-30% less, crowds thin after Whitsun, and the weather is still reliable for hiking — though you may need a rain jacket for afternoon thunderstorms.
Weather & packing
Braunwald sits at 1,300m, so summer afternoons can drop 10°C quickly with sudden rain or hail. Pack a waterproof jacket and walking boots at all times, even if you leave with a T‑shirt.
Live City Briefing — Braunwald
- The Braunwald Luftseilbahn cable car underwent its 10‑year safety overhaul in spring 2026, with a new cabin floor and control system — expect smooth operation but no planned closures for July.
- The village council approved a new 30‑km/h speed limit on the main street in 2025 (electric luggage trolleys only), reducing noise for visitors on the terrace at Skihaus Mattwald.
- The Braunwald mountain dairy opened a new viewing window in June 2026 for watching Alpine cheesemaking — open daily 10–16, free entry.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Skihaus Mattwald, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a south-facing room on a higher floor (3rd or 4th floor) to get unobstructed views of the Glarus Alps and avoid any road noise from Mattwaldstrasse.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Mattwaldstrasse; they will catch traffic noise and lack privacy from the street.
Best views
South-facing rooms on upper floors offer a direct mountain panorama; north-facing rooms look onto the forest and village slopes.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are quietest—further from street level and any ground-floor common areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Mattwaldstrasse is a village road, so traffic is low but audible on lower floors, especially in the morning when delivery trucks pass.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, use the village parking area at the edge of Braunwald (the village is car-free)—plan to take the funicular from Linthal. 2. Request a room with a balcony on the 3rd floor for afternoon sun and the best mountain light.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Skihaus Mattwald
Free Wi-Fi throughout (approx. 20 Mbps download); login via room number and surname, no time limit
No lift. All rooms are on floors 1–3 accessed by stairs; no historic sections
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader (login code at reception); no physical papers
Check-in 15:00–19:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00 (at own risk); late check-out until 12:00 costs CHF 30 (subject to availability)
Free luggage storage in a locked room near reception; no left-luggage lockers
Not wheelchair accessible; step-free entry is via a ramp (steep, assistance needed); no adapted rooms
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is 'Braunwald Dorf' (5 min walk) at CHF 12 per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: CHF 3.50 per person per night (tourist tax, mandatory for all guests aged 16+)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a CHF 100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Reformierte Kirche (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Church: Bruder Klaus Kapelle (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Alpinmuseum — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Rindenhüttli — 241 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Schwettiberg-Lädeli — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Grotzenbüel — 465 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Swiss Franc, CHF
Use ATMs or bank counters in larger towns like Glarus; avoid exchange bureaux at Zurich Airport for poor rates.
Cards (credit/debit) are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and shops; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, TWINT) are common.
Tipping is not mandatory; round up to the nearest franc or leave 5-10% for good service in restaurants; taxis and hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A filter coffee from a café or bakery kiosk: around CHF 4-5.
A soup or sandwich from a supermarket or bakery: about CHF 10-15.
A main course at a mid-range restaurant: roughly CHF 25-35.
Not typical in Braunwald; best value meals are at hotel restaurants or self-catering with groceries.
Coop and Migros are the common budget supermarkets in the region.
No high-street shopping in Braunwald itself; head to Glarus or Zürich for affordable chains like H&M or C&A.
Buy a local day pass for the Braunwald funicular and regional buses: around CHF 15-20. From Zurich Airport, take the train to Glarus (about CHF 25) then the bus to Braunwald.
1. Shop at Coop or Migros for meals instead of eating out. 2. Buy a multi-day regional transport pass if staying longer. 3. Bring a refillable water bottle – tap water is excellent and free.
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Braunwald, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Skihaus Mattwald
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Braunwald Funicular station → Märchenhotel Bellevue
💡 This minibus is free with the Braunwald guest card (given at hotel check-in). But walking is faster: follow the main path downhill past the sports centre—2 minutes flat.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Märchenhotel Bellevue
💡 Take FlixBus from airport to Zurich main station, then PostBus 501 to Linthal. The PostBus ride through the Glarus valley is scenic—sit on the right side for mountain views.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Märchenhotel Bellevue
💡 Taxi drops you at Linthal funicular valley station—no car access to Braunwald. Book a flat-rate transfer via sites like MyTransfer to avoid meter surprises.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Märchenhotel Bellevue
💡 Buy a supersaver ticket online at least a day ahead to cut cost. The funicular from Linthal to Braunwald runs every 30 mins; get off at Braunwald station and the hotel is a 2-min walk downhill.
About Braunwald
Wikipedia ↗
Braunwald is a car-free resort village in the municipality of Glarus Süd and canton of Glarus in Switzerland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Skihaus Mattwald?
Request a south-facing room on a higher floor (3rd or 4th floor) to get unobstructed views of the Glarus Alps and avoid any road noise from Mattwaldstrasse.
Which rooms should I avoid at Skihaus Mattwald?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Mattwaldstrasse; they will catch traffic noise and lack privacy from the street.
Is Skihaus Mattwald noisy?
Mattwaldstrasse is a village road, so traffic is low but audible on lower floors, especially in the morning when delivery trucks pass.
Which rooms have the best views at Skihaus Mattwald?
South-facing rooms on upper floors offer a direct mountain panorama; north-facing rooms look onto the forest and village slopes.
What are insider tips for staying at Skihaus Mattwald?
1. If arriving by car, use the village parking area at the edge of Braunwald (the village is car-free)—plan to take the funicular from Linthal. 2. Request a room with a balcony on the 3rd floor for afternoon sun and the best mountain light.
What time is check-in at Skihaus Mattwald?
Check-in at Skihaus Mattwald is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Skihaus Mattwald have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout (approx. 20 Mbps download); login via room number and surname, no time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Skihaus Mattwald?
CHF 3.50 per person per night (tourist tax, mandatory for all guests aged 16+)
Where can I eat cheaply near Skihaus Mattwald?
A soup or sandwich from a supermarket or bakery: about CHF 10-15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Skihaus Mattwald?
Buy a local day pass for the Braunwald funicular and regional buses: around CHF 15-20. From Zurich Airport, take the train to Glarus (about CHF 25) then the bus to Braunwald.
When is the best time to visit Braunwald?
July and August offer the warmest hiking weather (18-25°C) with clear skies on the Braunwald ridge, plus manageable crowds since most visitors are day-trippers from Zurich. September brings cooler mornings and golden light, ideal for longer walks before the autumn fog rolls in.
Top Attractions in Braunwald
💡 The church interior is open to visitors; check the handwritten guestbook for local stories. Best photo spot is from the bench to the north-west.
💡 Start early in the morning for quieter trails and better light on the Tödi peak. No special gear needed for most routes.
💡 It's just 1.5km—ideal for a quick walk after lunch. Pair it with a visit to the nearby playground for kids. Free leaflet at the tourist office.
💡 Bring your own sledge from the village shop. Busiest after 10am on weekends—go at 8am for a quiet run.
💡 Buy a single ticket up and walk down via the 'Grotzenbühl' trail for a budget-friendly half-day outing. The ride is short (5 minutes).