Canton of Obwalden Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A lake surrounded by mountains, a village with houses, and a clear blue sky.
A mountainous landscape with a lake, green fields, and traditional houses.
A snow-covered mountain range with sharp peaks and a valley.
A town nestled in a valley with mountains in the background.
A valley with a small village, green fields, and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Popular cities in Canton of Obwalden

A forested stream with moss-covered rocks and tall trees.
Kerns
Known for Mountains, Skiing and Glaciers
Explore quaint Kerns: its skiing, mountain views, rock climbing and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Stöckalp - Melchsee-Frutt
  • Stöckalp - Cheselen
  • Cheselen - Bettenalp
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A historic building with a dome, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
Engelberg
Known for Friendly people, Skiing and Mountains
Find a centuries-old monastery village surrounded by majestic glacial landscapes and mirror-like lakes in Central Switzerland’s “Mountain of Angels.”

Reasons to visit

  • Titlis Glacier
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A rural landscape with a large mountain, several houses, and a green field.
Lungern
Known for Dining, Friendly people and Lakes
Lungern awaits: its lake views, dining, mountain views and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Lake Lungern
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A mountainous landscape with a lake, green fields, and traditional houses.
Alpnach
Known for Mountains and Natural parks
Explore Alpnach: its mountain views and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Mount Pilatus
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A valley with a small village, green fields, and snow-capped mountains in the background.
Sachseln
Known for Mountains, Small town and Churches
Come to quaint Sachseln and enjoy its countryside, hiking and churches.
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A mountainous landscape with a valley, forested areas, and a lake.
Sarnen
Known for Mountains
Get away to Sarnen! Enjoy the mountains and more.
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Stay near popular Canton of Obwalden attractions

A mountainous landscape with a lake, green fields, and traditional houses.

Mount Pilatus

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Explore the lovely green spaces of Mount Pilatus and also enjoy the boating in Alpnach. Discover the mountain views and cosy cafes in this walkable area.
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