Playgrounds and fireplaces
Outdoors together
With its seven municipalities, the canton of Obwalden has many attractive excursion destinations, including some real insider tips. Spending time outdoors in nature provides us with balance and is important for our health and well-being. Exercising in the fresh air and spending time together in nature strengthens body and mind, promotes creativity and social connection. Pack your rucksack and explore the beautiful places in Obwalden, between magnificent mountains and glittering lakes.
When visiting the site, please note the following points:
- Hinweistafeln des besuchten Ortes informieren über die jeweiligen Regeln
- Bei Spielgeräten keinen Helm und nichts um den Hals tragen, was sich verfangen kann
- Kinder nicht unbeaufsichtigt lassen
- Rücksicht auf Anwohnende und Mitbenutzende nehmen
- Zur Natur und Infrastruktur Sorge tragen
- Sicherheitsmängel den Eigentümern des Platzes melden
- Ein Blick zurück: Abfälle fachgerecht entsorgen oder miteinpacken
Movement and meeting places
Obwalden offers a variety of playgrounds and fireplaces that are perfect for shorter or longer excursions. From varied play options to cozy fireplaces in nature - here you will find an overview of all the places where fun and relaxation are guaranteed.
Sun protection
The right sun protection is crucial to ensure that your time in the sun remains carefree. With a few simple tips, you can effectively protect yourself from harmful UV rays. Here are some practical tips for staying safe in the sun.
Tips
- Generell Schatten der Sonne vorziehen
- Insbesondere die Mittagssonne von 11 bis 15 Uhr meiden
- Schulterdeckende Kleidung, Hut, Hose und Sonnenbrille tragen
- Im und am Wasser eignen sich spezielle UV-Schutztextilien
- Sonnenschutzmittel mit mindestens LSF 30 (mit Schutz vor UVA- und UVB-Strahlen) verwenden
- Grosszügig auftragen und auch nach dem Baden wieder eincremen
Cancer League of Central Switzerland
Löwenstrasse 3
6004 Lucerne
Tel.: +41 41 210 25 50
Further information on sun shading at www.krebsliga.info
Tick protection
Ticks are common in nature and can transmit dangerous diseases. You can protect yourself effectively with a few simple precautions. Here are the most important tips for preventing tick bites and what to do if you are bitten by a tick.
Tips
- Wenn möglich nicht Sträuchern, Gebüschen und hohem Gras entlang streifen
- Vorsicht beim Liegen im Wald, auf Wiesen sowie in Parks und im Garten
- In Gefahrenzonen geschlossene Kleidung und Schuhe tragen, Socken über die Hosen stülpen
- Zeckenschutzmittel als zusätzliche Massnahme verwenden
- Nach einem Ausflug im Freien duschen und den Körper systematisch nach Zecken absuchen
- Zecken auch von den Kleidern entfernen und Kleider zum Trocknen aufhängen
- Zecken möglichst rasch entfernen, dicht an der Haut mit einer Pinzette fassen und mit gleichmässigem Zug herausziehen
- Zeckenstiche gut dokumentieren (wann/wo) und weiter beobachten
- Bei Symptomen unbedingt einen Arzt / eine Ärztin aufsuchen
Further information on tick protection at www.zeckenliga.ch
Water - a natural thirst quencher
Drinking regularly keeps us physically and mentally fit. Water is the best thirst quencher. Tap water in Switzerland can be drunk without hesitation and is available everywhere. It is tasty, inexpensive, environmentally friendly and contains no sugar.
Water with flavor
To give the water a little more flavor, it can be spiced up with various ingredients, for example with:
- Kräutern und Gewürzen: Minze, Zitronenmelisse, Rosmarin, Basilikum, Ingwer, Zimt
- Früchten und Gemüse: Zitronen, Orangen, Äpfel, Trauben, Pfirsiche, Melonen, Gurken
- Beeren: Himbeeren, Erdbeeren, Blaubeeren, Brombeeren
Leave the ingredients to infuse in the water for a while for a more intense flavor. The water can also be easily taken with the ingredients in a drinking bottle on the go. Try out your own combinations and enjoy water in a different way.
Information and tips on the topic of nutrition at www.sge-ssn.ch
Cooking outside
Spending time together in nature, cooking something by the fire or preparing a snack is relaxing and fun. Here you will find various recipe ideas for snacks or for cooking by the fire.
Movement in everyday life
Movement is good for the body and the mind. Try to incorporate as much movement as possible into your everyday life and frequently interrupt long periods of sitting. Every movement counts! Even a short walk a day can do a lot.
Painting pictures in the air
This fun movement exercise is suitable for young and old and can be done in pairs or in a group, indoors or outdoors. Instead of drawing on paper, you draw pictures in the air. Are you clever enough to recognize the other person's aerial drawing? You can write the words on small pieces of paper and then take it in turns to draw them. The game is more difficult if you draw spontaneously in the air.
A few ideas: Lampshade, sun, cloud, fire department, baker, snowman, snail, tree.
Source: hepa.ch, Magglingen 2023
Further movement exercises and recommendations at www.hepa-admin.ch
Mindfulness with all senses
When was the last time you were completely in the here and now? Mindfulness means consciously perceiving a moment without judgment. A mindful attitude can help you to experience life with more calm, acceptance and clarity. There are various mindfulness exercises, such as the 5-4-3-2-1 exercise.
5-4-3-2-1 exercise
Name internally (or out loud) ...
- 5 things you see
- 4 things you hear
- 3 things you feel
- 2 things you smell
- 1 thing you can taste
Try it out on your next walk in the woods or at your favorite place.
Information and tips on mental health at www.wie-gehts-dir.ch
Consulting OW
Phone: +41 41 666 62 56
E-mail: jugend-familienberatung@ow.ch, suchtberatung@ow.ch
