Mollis: Fronalpstock
Built around farmland on the floor of the Linth valley, Mollis grew into a rural community in Switzerland’s canton of Glarus. Above it, Fronalpstock rises to 1,922 metres on the valley’s eastern side, close to the boundary with the canton of Schwyz. Its ridges, woodland and alpine pastures make it part of a well-established hiking landscape, while the Linth and the steep slopes of the Glärnisch massif shape the wider setting. Mollis is also associated with a former Swiss military airfield that is now used by civil aviation. The canton of Glarus is known for the Landsgemeinde, its traditional open-air citizens’ assembly, held here until 2010.
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Mollis lies between the Linth River and the slopes of the Glärnisch massif in the canton of Glarus, a position that connects a settled valley floor with the surrounding Alpine terrain. Once an independent municipality, Mollis became part of the new municipality of Glarus Nord in 2011. The local airfield is a notable feature of the valley and reflects the area’s long association with Swiss aviation. Glärnisch rises prominently above the community, while the Linth valley provides routes towards Lake Walen and central Glarus. Find related webcams across Glarus and the Linth valley to build a fuller picture of Mollis and its Alpine setting.
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Glarus combines a compact alpine valley with a long civic tradition in a way that reflects its position within eastern Switzerland. The Linth runs through the canton beneath the Glarus Alps, where steep valley sides and high passes have long shaped settlement and travel. Its defining geological landmark is the UNESCO-listed Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona: the Glarus Thrust places older rock layers above younger ones. Glarus also retains the legacy of the Landsgemeinde, the open-air cantonal assembly formerly held in its capital, and is associated with Schabziger, a green cheese flavoured with blue fenugreek. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Glarus.
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Switzerland stretches from the Jura Mountains in the northwest to the Alps in the south, encompassing a central plateau of cities, farms and lakes. The Rhine rises in the Swiss Alps, while Lake Geneva forms part of the country’s southwestern border. Zürich, Geneva and Basel are major urban centres, yet mountain railways and passes remain central to how many regions are experienced. Four national languages—German, French, Italian and Romansh—reflect Switzerland’s distinct cantonal identities. The Matterhorn above Zermatt is among Europe’s most recognisable peaks, and the 1291 Federal Charter is closely associated with the country’s founding tradition. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Switzerland.
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