Obersee

#274 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Obersee is a lake on Oberseealp in the Canton of Glarus, Switzerland. Its surface area is 24 ha. There is a hotel on the lakeside which overlooks the lake and the Brünnelistock. During a cold and dry winter, there is a chance of black ice developing. ()

Local name: Oberseetal Elevation: 3245 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°5'12"N, 9°0'52"E

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GlarusSwitzerland

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Obersee – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Klöntalersee, Wägitalersee, Stadtkirche Glarus, Rautispitz.

4.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Klöntalersee
114 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Glarus Alps, Klöntalersee is a serene and picturesque lake in Switzerland that captivates visitors with its tranquil beauty. This magnificent body of water is a natural reservoir, stretching approximately 3.3 kilometers in length...
4.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Wägitalersee
116 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Wägitalersee is a serene mountain lake that epitomizes the pristine beauty of Switzerland's natural landscapes. This idyllic lake is situated in the canton of Schwyz and is a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking...
4 miSE
Church
Stadtkirche Glarus, Glarus
102 min walk • The Stadtkirche Glarus is the main Reformed church for the city of Glarus in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland.
1.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rautispitz
32 min walk • The Rautispitz is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, overlooking Netstal in the canton of Glarus. It lies between the Obersee and the Klöntalersee and culminates at 2,283 metres above sea level.
2.5 miNE
Church
St. Hilarius Parish Church of Näfels
65 min walk • St. Hilarius Parish Church of Näfels is a Catholic church in Näfels, Glarus Nord, Glarus Canton, Switzerland. It is listed as a Cultural Property of National Significance.
4.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Fronalpstock
118 min walk • The Fronalpstock is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, located east of Glarus in the canton of Glarus.
2.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Zindlenspitz
69 min walk • The Zindlenspitz is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Schwyz and Glarus. It lies on the range between the Wägitalersee and the Obersee, south of the Brünnelistock.
4.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mutteristock
109 min walk • The Mutteristock is a mountain in the Schwyzer Alps, which rises 2294 meters above sea level. It is located between the cantons of Glarus and Schwyz, Switzerland, overlooking the Wägitalersee and the Klöntalersee on its northern and southern side respectively.
5.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Talalpsee
144 min walk • Talalpsee or Talsee is a lake at an elevation of 1086 m above Filzbach in the Canton of Glarus, Switzerland. Its surface area is 3.2 ha.
2.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schiberg
74 min walk • The Schiberg is a mountain of the Schwyz Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Schwyz and Glarus. It overlooks the Wägitalersee on its west side.
4.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Vorder Glärnisch
119 min walk • The Vorder Glärnisch is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, overlooking the valley of the Linth in the canton of Glarus. It lies north-east of the higher Glärnisch. Unlike its higher neighbour, the Vorder Glärnisch can be ascended via a trail on its north-west side.