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Winter in Obwalden

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Our ski resorts

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Our winter hiking trails

Hello

Obwalden welcomes you!

Obwalden is nestled in the heart of Central Switzerland. Visit the largest moorland landscape in Switzerland or the Melchsee-Frutt high plateau. Ride the world's steepest cogwheel railroad to the summit of Mount Pilatus or take the aerial cableway up to Turren. Follow in the footsteps of the Swiss national saint Niklaus von Flüe in Flüeli-Ranft or stand in the geographical center of Switzerland on Älggialp.

Our
excursion destinations

Melchsee-Frutt

Our unique high plateau

Lungern-Turren-Schönbüel

Gentle tourism including butterfly diversity

Langis Glaubenberg

The largest moorland landscape in Switzerland

Flüeli-Ranft

Birthplace and place of activity of St. Brother Klaus

Pilatus

The steepest cog railroad in the world

Mörlialp

Hiking & family paradise with the best view

Älggialp

The geographical center of Switzerland

News & Events

What's new in Obwalden, which event should you make a note of and what are the highlights of the season? Obwalden offers you numerous events throughout the year. Let us inspire you!

Roll the movie!

Obwald song

Listen to the Obwald song now and immerse yourself - we'll take you on a journey of discovery!

Listen to Obwalden

Immertag Podcast

The Immertag podcast regularly features stories
in Obwalden dialect by Elisabeth Zurgilgen, for many years the narrator of "Morgengeschichten" on Radio SRF 1.

Instagram

Obwalden social stream

Here you can find our Instagram posts with the hashtag #obwalden

Worth knowing

Obwalden

Obwalden - in the heart of Switzerland - is surrounded by highlights such as Engelberg and is close to Lucerne and Lake Lucerne. Impressive Alps and lakes come together here to create a diverse travel destination.
Whether hiking, skiing or simply enjoying the local culture - Obwalden has something for everyone.