»Adlernest«

A good hour south-east of Zurich, the elongated water surface of Lake Walen opens up between high mountains like a huge natural arena. Even the Romans had to cross the 300 metre high terrain terrace on the southern shore on their way to the Alpine passes. Today, the ‘Kerenzerberg’ is crossed by several tunnels, and up on the mountain meadows it has become quieter again.

This is where the unique ‘Adlernest’ residential and studio building is located, offering breathtaking views over Lake Walen. This perfectly preserved jewel in the reform style of the early 20th century impresses with a magnificent studio space that has been converted into a living loft as well as several living rooms, study rooms and bedrooms with well-preserved historical details. The canton of Glarus also offers a low tax rate of 32 per cent.

‘Adlernest’ is located in the village of Filzbach - a district of the municipality of Glarus Nord. The scattered settlement has a grocery shop, a bakery, a post office and several restaurants. Further shopping facilities can be found in nearby Näfels. The secondary school is also located there; the primary school is in the neighbouring village of Obstalden. On the other side of Filzbach is the Kerenzerberg sports centre with indoor swimming pool, sauna, tennis courts, weights and fitness room, squash courts and much more.

The spectacular landscape is perfect for spontaneous excursions, e.g. with the chairlift to Talalpsee at 1086 metres above sea level. A rock window in the Mürtschenstock (2441 metres above sea level) creates a fascinating natural phenomenon: the rays of the sun shining through the opening shine on the neighbouring village of Obstalden at the end of November and January. In winter, the Kerenzerberg specialises in sledging with several runs. Even more winter sports can be enjoyed on the 65 kilometres of pistes in the nearby Flumserberge, or in the Arvenbüel Amden ski area directly opposite.