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Locksmith in the canton of Glarus
At its heart the canton of Glarus is one single large valley: the Linth rises in the Tödi area and flows north to the plain in front of the Walensee, with the Klöntal and the Sernftal branching off along the way. Since the municipal reform of 2011 there have been only three municipalities: Glarus Nord, Glarus and Glarus Süd. In the 19th century the narrow valley was a centre of the textile industry, especially fabric printing, and the Glarus Thrust in the south is part of the Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
For a locksmith this means short journeys on the densely settled valley floor between Niederurnen and Schwanden and much longer drives to the villages further up. Because our technicians are based in the region, they are usually at your door within 20 to 30 minutes in the lower part of the canton. For Elm, Linthal or the Kerenzerberg we give you an honest estimate when you call. Before we open, we check your entitlement and tell you what the call-out will cost.
Doors and locks in the canton of Glarus
Traces of the textile era can be found throughout the canton: factory halls, workers' houses and mill owners' villas along the Linth, many of them now converted into flats, studios or commercial premises. On the Linth plain around Niederurnen and Bilten, many detached houses and housing developments with security cylinders have been built in recent decades. On the Kerenzerberg, in Braunwald and in Elm there are many holiday homes and flats whose owners are not always there. For such properties we clarify exactly who may be given access before opening, and with old wooden doors we always try the gentlest method first.
Service area in the canton of Glarus
In the north we go to Bilten, Niederurnen, Oberurnen and Mollis, up to the Kerenzerberg to Filzbach and Obstalden and down to the Walensee to Mühlehorn. Around the cantonal capital, Netstal, Riedern and Ennenda are part of our service area. We cover Glarus Süd from Mitlödi and Sool via Schwändi, Haslen, Leuggelbach, Luchsingen, Diesbach and Betschwanden to Rüti and Linthal, and in the Sernftal we serve Engi, Matt and Elm. Glarus, Näfels and Schwanden have their own pages. You find out on the phone how long the journey to your address will take.
One valley, three municipalities
In Glarus almost everything lies along the Linth. Glarus Nord, with Näfels, Mollis and Niederurnen, has good motorway and rail links to Zurich, the town of Glarus forms the centre, and Glarus Süd reaches deep into the mountains with the Grosstal and the Sernftal. Our call-outs are just as varied:
- A flat door swung shut in a housing development on the Linth plain
- A sticking lock in a converted factory building by the Linth
- Keys lost after a hike in the Klöntal
- A holiday home in Elm or on the Kerenzerberg that will not open
Between the Walensee and the Tödi
In the lower part of the canton journeys are short. The further up the valley, the longer the drive, and in winter snow and ice can slow things down further. The Klausen Pass is closed in winter, and Braunwald is car-free and can only be reached by funicular from Linthal. A call-out up there therefore depends on the funicular running, which we clarify with you when you call.
The cantonal capital and its traditions
After the great fire of 1861, Glarus was rebuilt with wide streets laid out at right angles. On the first Sunday in May the Landsgemeinde, the open-air assembly, takes place here and the town is packed. We work on those days too, but we will honestly tell you if arrival takes a little longer because roads are closed or parking is scarce.
