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The story of a Swiss skiing legend
From mountain village to Olympic Champion
Original skis, racing suits and Olympic memories
Vreni Schneider tells her story
Dreams, setbacks and mental strength

Elm

Vreni Schneider Museum

How does a girl from a small mountain village rise to the top of the skiing world? At the museum in Elm, ski legend Vreni Schneider offers some answers.

Elm, Rüfi
  • The story of a Swiss ski legend
  • Original racing suits
  • World Cup trophies and medals
  • Audio recordings featuring Vreni Schneider
  • Guided tours available on request
  • Combine with the UNESCO Visitor Centre on the ground floor

“Where there’s a will, there’s a way” — few places bring this saying to life better than the Vreni Schneider Museum in Elm. Set in a former schoolhouse at the heart of the village, the museum traces the journey of a Glarus mountain girl who became one of Switzerland’s most celebrated ski champions.

Between racing suits, World Cup trophies, Olympic medals and memorabilia, a simple truth emerges: greatness isn’t just about talent and podiums. It’s about resilience, courage and getting back up, time after time. The story comes alive with personal insights and reflections from Vreni Schneider herself, turning achievements into real-life lessons.

For families, this is more than a hall of fame. It’s a place where dreams, setbacks and self-belief take centre stage – a reminder that even the biggest stories can start small. An inspiring stop for ski fans and for anyone keen to show kids what’s possible with heart and grit.

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Vreni Schneider MuseumSandgasse 1
8767 Elm
Phone +41 55 642 52 52
elm@glarnerland.ch
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