Fridolinshütte

The Fridolinshütte is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC), Section Tödi, located in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland. It sits at 2,111 metres above sea level south of Linthal, at the foot of the Tödi, the highest peak in the Glarus Alps. The hut is a classic, unpretentious alpine refuge: the official website describes it as "the simple and cosy one" and quotes a guest saying it "deserves the name hut, it has everything you need, but no unnecessary frills." It offers 60 sleeping places in a mass camp and 20 places in the older Fridolinshütte from 1890, located slightly below. The main hut, built in 1920/21 to plans by Hans Leuzinger, is staffed continuously in July and August. The hut is a popular base for ascents of the Tödi and for hikes in the surrounding Glarus Alps, with views of the Bifertengletscher and the 800-metre rock walls of the Bifertenstock. Access is typically from Linthal via Tierfehd and Hintersand, a four-hour hike. The hut also serves as a starting point for neighbouring huts such as the Claridenhütte and Planurahütte. In winter, it serves as a base for ski touring, with a winter room/emergency shelter. The Fridolinshütte is a traditional mountain hut brand within the SAC network, known for its simple, family-friendly atmosphere and traditional alpine fare such as barley soup, grilled sausages, and Alpkäse.

The Fridolinshütte has its origins in the late 19th century. The older Fridolinshütte, built in 1890, still stands slightly below the current main hut and provides 20 sleeping places. The main hut was constructed in 1920/21 according to plans by architect Hans Leuzinger. It is owned and operated by the Tödi Section of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC). The hut has served as a key base for mountaineers and hikers in the Glarus Alps for over a century, particularly for ascents of the Tödi. Over the years, it has been maintained and adapted to continue offering simple, traditional accommodation. The hut is typically staffed in July and August, and in winter a winter room/emergency shelter is available. The official website notes that the hut is closed for the season and that the ski touring season starts on 13 March 2027, with reservations possible from October 2026. The hut remains a beloved destination for its unpretentious character and stunning alpine setting.

• 1920

  Construction of the main Fridolinshütte begins (completed 1921) according to plans by Hans Leuzinger.

• 1890

  Construction of the old Fridolinshütte (20 sleeping places).

• Ski touring season starts on 13 March 2027.

Simple, authentic, family-friendly alpine hut with no unnecessary frills, focused on traditional mountain experiences.

• Overnight stays

  60 places in mass camp, 20 in old hut.

• Meals

  Barley soup, grilled sausages, Alpkäse, Tödiplättli.

• Winter room

  Emergency shelter in winter.

1. 1Fridolinshütte official websitefridolinshuette.ch
2. 2Fridolinshütte - Wikipediade.wikipedia.org
3. 3Fridolinshütte - Wikidatawikidata.org