Switzerland News » Glarus News Switzerland » Glarus » Social: The 5 most romantic weekend activities in New Glarus, Wisconsin's 'Little Switzerland,' according to reviews
Many couples have realized that a well-planned trip can rekindle lost intimacy and romance. While sunny beach towns remain popular romantic destinations, some are waking up to the quaint, old-school ...
News Switzerland » Glarus » Social: No polls, no machines, just hands in the air—here’s how one Swiss canton votes
The Swiss canton of Glarus has voted this way since medieval times—with the goal to find a solution that's “a little bit OK for everyone and a little bit not OK with everyone.” Each spring, citizens ...
News Switzerland » Glarus » Social: Wisconsin's charmingly retro New Glarus Lodge is a mid-century modern stay in Little Switzerland
Visiting the picturesque, mountainous European country of Switzerland is at the top of many travelers' wish lists, but it isn't always feasible. Fortunately, there are a few U.S. destinations that ...
News Switzerland » Glarus » Social: Where to eat, drink and shop in New Glarus, Wisconsin: 'America's Little Switzerland'
About 40 miles southwest of Madison and a two-hour drive from Milwaukee, New Glarus, a village with a population of around 2,000, is known as “America’s Little Switzerland.” It’s a sweet little spot ...
News Switzerland » Glarus » Social: Silvesterchlausen celebration showcases New Glarus’ Swiss heritage
NEW GLARUS, Wis. — New Glarus’ Swiss heritage was on full display Saturday afternoon as the community celebrated an ancient New Year’s celebration called Silvesterchlausen. The celebration saw ...
News Switzerland » Glarus » Social: Centuries-old Swiss festival celebrated in New Glarus
NEW GLARUS (WKOW) -- New Glarus observed a centuries-old Swiss celebration called Silvesterchlausen on Saturday. The traditional event celebrated New Year's Eve, but the Swiss observe the day on ...
News Switzerland » Glarus » Social: New Glarus, Wisconsin offers traditional Swiss heritage, food, all on 1 tank of gas
The charming southern Wisconsin town of New Glarus has kept much of its Swiss heritage and traditions. NEW GLARUS, Wis. (WLS) -- Roz Varon continues a special series on nearby driving destinations - a ...
News Switzerland » Glarus » Social: 'This is something a little bit different, a little weird, a little unique': A Swiss New Year's tradition comes back to New Glarus
NEW GLARUS (WKOW) -- A Swiss New Year's tradition took to the street of New Glarus Saturday. Silvesterchlausen was created in eastern Switzerland to ward off bad spirits and welcome an early spring.