New Glarus, WI Road Trips
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Photo: Tom Fisk
Trip Routes
1
Longest Drive
152.2 mi
North La Crosse, WI
Quickest Drive
3h 6m
North La Crosse, WI
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New Glarus, WI by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,276
Median Income
$98,224
Median Home Value
$267,600
Median Age
40.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
New Glarus, WI at a Glance
Founded
1845
Elevation
899 ft
Area
2 mi²
Sister Cities
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Traveler Guide to New Glarus, WI
New Glarus is located in central-southern Wisconsin, in rural Green County. It is known as America's "Little Switzerland". The City was founded by Swiss immigrants from Glarus canton in 1845.
New Glarus Brewing Company, 119 Cty Tk W, ☏ +1 608 527-5850.
Being originally settled by Swiss-German immigrants, the local food in New Glarus is generally derived from Swiss-German cuisine. While you're here, be sure to try some Swiss-German staples such as rösti, kalberwurst, landjäger and spätzli. 1 Glarner Stube, 518 1st St, ☏ +1 (608) 527-2216. Quaint restaurant serving Swiss classics and standard Wisconsin fare. Particularly known for their take on the rösti.
Puempels Olde Tavern, 18 6th Avenue, ☏ +1 608 527-2045.
Chalet Landhaus, 801 Hwy 69, ☏ +1 608 527-5234. Swiss Aire Motel, 1200 Hwy 59, ☏ +1 608 527-2138. Inn Serendipity, 7843 County P, Browntown, ☏ +1 608 329-7056, [email protected]. (updated Jan 2018)
New Glarus is located at the intersection of WI 39 and WI 69. It is only accessible by car and is roughly 45 minutes from both Madison and Freeport.
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