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Braunwald English & Snowboard

Braunwald - Winter Camps
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Course description

Our camp in the beautiful Glarus region offers stunning views of the Tödi – the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable snowboard camp combined with a motivating language program for children and teenagers.

At this camp, each week includes 12 hours of language classes in small groups. Then it’s time to hit the slopes — and how! With 15 hours of snowboard lessons per week, we explore the family-friendly Braunwald snowboard area, ideal for both beginners and advanced riders. And whenever we need a break, a quick glance at the Tödi is all it takes to catch our breath and dive back into the snow-filled adventure.

Our camp takes place at the Adrenalin Backpacker Hostel, which offers plenty of space: three large terraces, single, double, 4-, 6- and multi-bed rooms, and a bar with syrup and other non-alcoholic treats. There’s also a foosball table and a pool table. The sunny, car-free Braunwald ski resort is just a 2-minute walk away — a big plus for both parents and kids.

Braunwald sits high above the fog, is completely car-free, and is safe, peaceful, and ideal for camps with children and teenagers. It is reachable from Zurich in just over an hour — or you can join our accompanied train ride from Zurich HB on Sunday afternoon.

The friLingue Winter Camp in Braunwald includes:
- 12 hours of language classes per week in groups of 6 (or alternatively 10 hours of ski or snowboard lessons)
- 15 hours of snowboard instruction with certified snowsports teachers
- Snowboardingi pass for the Braunwald snowboard area
- Accommodation & homemade full board
- Excursions & activities
- Evening program
- 24/7 supervision and care
- Certificate of participation

Additional costs:
Equipment rental (ski/snowboard + boots + ski poles + helmet) - 200 CHF per week
Insurance - 50CHF per week
Laundry Service - only possible for bookings of 2 weeks or more - 40CHF
Special diet (gluten-free, lactose-free...) - 100CHF
Check in assistance - 40CHF
Transfer from/to Zurich (Arrival between 10.00 and 16.00 and Departure between 12am and 6pm) - 150CHF each way
Transfers on Sunday outside theses hours - 400 CHF each way
Transfers any time between Monday and Saturday - 500 CHF each way

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-5 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday, Wednesday and Friday - Saturday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Afternoon session
01:45 PM - 06:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Absolute beginner
Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Glarus.

Class size

Average 4 students
Maximum 6 students

Student age

Age range 8 - 17 years old
Average 13 years old
(14 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

At the Braunwald location, the school combines high-quality language instruction with the stunning natural backdrop of a car-free mountain village perched on a sunny terrace at 1,300 m above sea level. Braunwald’s scenic views of the Tödi range and its peaceful atmosphere make it an ideal setting for both study and outdoor exploration.

What makes friLingue unique:

Small class sizes: Language lessons (German and English at Braunwald) are taught in small groups — usually around six students — allowing personalised attention and active communication practice.

Experienced, engaging teachers: friLingue’s teaching team is motivated to make language learning fun and interactive, using games, role-play, multimedia and communicative activities to help students gain confidence.

International community: Students come from various countries, creating a lively multicultural environment that encourages language use both in and outside the classroom.

Immersive experience: Beyond lessons, the school integrates excursions, workshops and social activities into its programmes to enhance learning through real-world interaction.

Classes at friLingue Braunwald cover levels from beginner (A1) to advanced (C2), making the school suitable for a wide range of language abilities.

The school operates within the Adrenalin Backpacker Hostel, which serves as a social and residential hub, offering communal spaces, terraces, games areas and a relaxed atmosphere where students can study, unwind and connect.

friLingue places a strong emphasis on safety, language immersion, punctuality, and student wellbeing, ensuring that every participant enjoys a supportive and enriching experienc

Year opened
2021
Number of classrooms
10

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
Over 50%
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Braunwald - Winter Camps varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 13. In the summer, the average age is 14.

Braunwald - Winter teaches students from all over the world, including:

Switzerland
50%
France
15%
Ukraine
15%
Brazil
10%
Serbia
5%
South Korea
5%

School holidays

Braunwald - Winter does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

friLingue Winter Camps take place in the breathtaking alpine village of Braunwald, offering stunning views of the majestic Tödi mountain. Participants can choose from three exciting camp options, combining outdoor adventure with learning in a unique winter setting.

⛷️ Ski & Snowboard Camp
Spend your mornings on the slopes with 15 hours per week of ski or snowboard lessons, suitable for both beginners and advanced riders. Improve your technique—carving, short turns, and more—while sharing unforgettable snow-filled adventures with new friends. In the afternoons, enhance your language skills with English, French, or German lessons in small groups (12 hours per week). Prefer even more time on the slopes? You can choose 10 hours of ski or snowboard practice instead of language classes.

❄️ Alps Camp
Mornings are dedicated to outdoor winter adventures, including snowshoeing, tobogganing, hiking, exploration, and many other alpine activities. In the afternoons, participants improve their English, French, or German through 12 hours per week of small-group language lessons.

➗ Maths Camp
The Maths Camp combines engaging morning activities with three hours of mathematics lessons each afternoon, offering a balanced mix of recreation and academic enrichment.

The camp in Braunwald takes place in our Adrenalin Backpacker Hostel. Here we have plenty of space: three large terraces, single, double, 4-bed, 6-bed and multi-bed rooms and a bar with syrup and other non-alcoholic delicacies! There's also a table football table and a pool table. Braunwald is car-free and lies on a sunny terrace high above the sea of fog.

The resort can be reached by car from Zurich in just over an hour. Or you can take the accompanied train from Zurich HB, leaving on Sunday afternoon.

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Reviews

100% recommend

based on 2 reviews
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"I had a great experience and learned some French."

Alessandro Trombini, student from Switzerland

The classed were good and i liked the teacher. The housing could use some maintenance but overall it was ok. Activities and location were ok.

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Quality of teaching
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Social activities
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Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
7 Jul 2025 - 18 Jul 2025
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I liked the camp because the teaching was tailored down to my language level."

Bernadette Brieskorn , student from Switzerland

The class was size was small and that way I received individual support. The English teachers were not native speakers as promised in the leaflet. But they tried their best. Some comments made by the teachers in class were not child appropriate, i.e. commenting about her period. The location was amazing and recommended to everybody.
The walk to the Oberblegisee, laser tag, gym and painting were all fun activities and the children loved it. But the after lunch break was far too long since the kids had to waste time for over three hours.
Housing was good and the food was excellent and had a good variety.
Overall an interesting experience. Thank you!!

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Date of study
7 Jul 2025 - 11 Jul 2025
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

Braunwald - Winter offers the following housing types:
hotel

Adrenalin - Dormitory shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

N/A
weekly
Age range: 8 - 17 years old
Address: Alpinaweg 3, Braunwald, Glarus 8784, Switzerland
Location: Braunwald
Housing type: Hotel
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 minutes by other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 06:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
N/A
The camp in Braunwald takes place in our Adrenalin Backpacker Hostel. Here we have plenty of space: three large terraces, single, double, 4-bed, 6-bed and multi-bed rooms and a bar with syrup and other non-alcoholic delicacies! There's also a table football table and a pool table.

Braunwald is car-free and lies on a sunny terrace high above the sea of fog. The resort can be reached by car from Zurich in just over an hour. Or you can take the accompanied train from Zurich HB, leaving on Sunday afternoon.

Adrenalin - 4/6 -person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (shared bathroom)

NZ$ 459
weekly
Age range: 8 - 17 years old
Address: Alpinaweg 3, Braunwald, Glarus 8784, Switzerland
Location: Braunwald
Housing type: Hostel
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 minutes by other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 06:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 459
The camp in Braunwald takes place in our Adrenalin Backpacker Hostel. Here we have plenty of space: three large terraces, single, double, 4-bed, 6-bed and multi-bed rooms and a bar with syrup and other non-alcoholic delicacies! There's also a table football table and a pool table.

Braunwald is car-free and lies on a sunny terrace high above the sea of fog. The resort can be reached by car from Zurich in just over an hour. Or you can take the accompanied train from Zurich HB, leaving on Sunday afternoon.

Adrenalin -4/6-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (private bathroom)

NZ$ 689
weekly
Age range: 8 - 17 years old
Address: Alpinaweg 3, Braunwald, Glarus 8784, Switzerland
Location: Braunwald
Housing type: Hotel
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 minutes by other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 06:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 689
The camp in Braunwald takes place in our Adrenalin Backpacker Hostel. Here we have plenty of space: three large terraces, single, double, 4-bed, 6-bed and multi-bed rooms and a bar with syrup and other non-alcoholic delicacies! There's also a table football table and a pool table.

Braunwald is car-free and lies on a sunny terrace high above the sea of fog. The resort can be reached by car from Zurich in just over an hour. Or you can take the accompanied train from Zurich HB, leaving on Sunday afternoon.

Adrenalin - 2-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (private bathroom)

NZ$ 1,148
weekly
Age range: 8 - 17 years old
Address: Alpinaweg 3, Braunwald, Glarus 8784, Switzerland
Location: Braunwald
Housing type: Hostel
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 minutes by other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 06:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 1,148
The camp in Braunwald takes place in our Adrenalin Backpacker Hostel. Here we have plenty of space: three large terraces, single, double, 4-bed, 6-bed and multi-bed rooms and a bar with syrup and other non-alcoholic delicacies! There's also a table football table and a pool table.

Braunwald is car-free and lies on a sunny terrace high above the sea of fog. The resort can be reached by car from Zurich in just over an hour. Or you can take the accompanied train from Zurich HB, leaving on Sunday afternoon.

Adrenalin - Single room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (shared bathroom)

NZ$ 1,148
weekly
Age range: 8 - 17 years old
Address: Alpinaweg 3, Braunwald, Glarus 8784, Switzerland
Location: Braunwald
Housing type: Hostel
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 minutes by other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 06:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 1,148
The camp in Braunwald takes place in our Adrenalin Backpacker Hostel. Here we have plenty of space: three large terraces, single, double, 4-bed, 6-bed and multi-bed rooms and a bar with syrup and other non-alcoholic delicacies! There's also a table football table and a pool table.

Braunwald is car-free and lies on a sunny terrace high above the sea of fog. The resort can be reached by car from Zurich in just over an hour. Or you can take the accompanied train from Zurich HB, leaving on Sunday afternoon.

Adrenalin - Single room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (private bathroom)

NZ$ 1,377
weekly
Age range: 8 - 17 years old
Address: Alpinaweg 3, Braunwald, Glarus 8784, Switzerland
Location: Braunwald
Housing type: Hostel
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 minutes by other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 06:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 1,377
The camp in Braunwald takes place in our Adrenalin Backpacker Hostel. Here we have plenty of space: three large terraces, single, double, 4-bed, 6-bed and multi-bed rooms and a bar with syrup and other non-alcoholic delicacies! There's also a table football table and a pool table.

Braunwald is car-free and lies on a sunny terrace high above the sea of fog. The resort can be reached by car from Zurich in just over an hour. Or you can take the accompanied train from Zurich HB, leaving on Sunday afternoon.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged Fr. 250 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Glarus based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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