Commemoration of the Battle of Näfels

April 3, Thursday

Glarus

Commemoration of the Battle of Näfels
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Every year, on the first Thursday of April, the inhabitants of the canton of Glarus celebrate the victory in the Battle of Näfels, which is an official holiday of the canton. The Battle of Näfels Memorial Day (Schlacht bei Näfels) in Switzerland is celebrated in memory of the key battle that took place on April 9, 1388. This battle between the troops of the canton of Glarus and the army of Duke Leopold III of Austria was an important moment in the history of Switzerland, as it strengthened the independence of the Swiss Confederation from external threats, in particular from the Habsburgs.

The Battle of Näfels Memorial Day in Switzerland is traditionally celebrated in the canton of Glarus, where various events are held, such as parades, historical reenactments and commemorative ceremonies, as well as other cultural events related to this important historical moment.

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