June 7 & 8, 2025
Lake Sarnen rowing regatta
The Sarnersee rowing regatta is one of the largest rowing regattas in Europe: 150 races, 1400 rowing boats manned by athletes from Switzerland and international rowing clubs.
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Celebrate as they fall. Maintaining traditions. Sport and culture have grown together. It never gets boring in Obwalden.
Sport Events
June 7 & 8, 2025
Lake Sarnen rowing regatta
The Sarnersee rowing regatta is one of the largest rowing regattas in Europe: 150 races, 1400 rowing boats manned by athletes from Switzerland and international rowing clubs.
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June 7 & 8, 2025
Lake Sarnen rowing regatta
The Sarnersee rowing regatta is one of the largest rowing regattas in Europe: 150 races, 1400 rowing boats manned by athletes from Switzerland and international rowing clubs.
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September 7, 2025
Sarnersee run
Sarnersee Lauf - the most beautiful run in Switzerland. A fantastic route around Lake Sarnen accompanied by Trinklern, Guggenmusik and the sound of alphorns. Be part of it, whether as a participant or a spectator.
September 7, 2025
Sarnersee run
Sarnersee Lauf - the most beautiful run in Switzerland. A fantastic route around Lake Sarnen accompanied by Trinklern, Guggenmusik and the sound of alphorns. Be part of it, whether as a participant or a spectator.
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September 7, 2025
Sarnersee run
Sarnersee Lauf - the most beautiful run in Switzerland. A fantastic route around Lake Sarnen accompanied by Trinklern, Guggenmusik and the sound of alphorns. Be part of it, whether as a participant or a spectator.
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January 24 - 26, 2025
Telemark World Cup Melchsee-Frutt
Probably the most elegant winter sport is visiting Obwalden. Admire the elite riders in the Parallel Sprint category on Melchsee-Frutt.
January 24 - 26, 2025
Telemark World Cup Melchsee-Frutt
Probably the most elegant winter sport is visiting Obwalden. Admire the elite riders in the Parallel Sprint category on Melchsee-Frutt.
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January 24 - 26, 2025
Telemark World Cup Melchsee-Frutt
Probably the most elegant winter sport is visiting Obwalden. Admire the elite riders in the Parallel Sprint category on Melchsee-Frutt.
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January 25, 2025
Swiss Cross Country
A unique cross-country skiing event awaits you in Langis. The "Swiss Langlauf Cross" combines cross-country skiing in free technique with cross-country elements in an atmospheric setting.
January 25, 2025
Swiss Cross Country
A unique cross-country skiing event awaits you in Langis. The "Swiss Langlauf Cross" combines cross-country skiing in free technique with cross-country elements in an atmospheric setting.
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January 25, 2025
Swiss Cross Country
A unique cross-country skiing event awaits you in Langis. The "Swiss Langlauf Cross" combines cross-country skiing in free technique with cross-country elements in an atmospheric setting.
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Events on the mountain
Frutt Chilbi
A market with products and delicacies from the region, presented on the Melchsee-Frutt high plateau. A summer festival for big and small, young and old with an exciting supporting program.
9. August 2025
Christkindlimärt Pilatus
Over 40 richly decorated market stalls can be visited at the highest Christmas market in Europe. Pure Christmas magic at 2,132 m above sea level.M. with a magnificent view of the lakes and Alps
14. - 16. November 2025
Night horn sledge race Mörlialp
In February 2025, it will finally be "Horn Heil" again for the night horn sledge race on the Mörlialp. A night horn sledge race is an exciting winter sports event in which participants race down the snow-covered slopes in traditional horn sledges.
8. Februar 2025
TECHimSCHNEE
TECHimSCHNEE makes the mountains shake for the 8th time: In spring 2025, it's finally time again for the open-air snow dance on the beautiful Melchsee-Frutt.
15. März 2025
Treasure hunt in the snow
Like everything beautiful, winter has an end. The Melchsee-Frutt cable car company and its partners are organizing a treasure hunt in the snow on the Melchsee-Frutt high plateau with incredibly tempting prizes. Get your shovels ready, go!
30. März 2025 (Verschiebedatum: 5. April / 6. April 2025)
Music events
June 11 - 22, 2025
ErstKlassik on Lake Sarnen
The chamber music festival presents chamber music concerts by national and international artists at various venues over the course of two weeks.
June 11 - 22, 2025
ErstKlassik on Lake Sarnen
The chamber music festival presents chamber music concerts by national and international artists at various venues over the course of two weeks.
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June 11 - 22, 2025
ErstKlassik on Lake Sarnen
The chamber music festival presents chamber music concerts by national and international artists at various venues over the course of two weeks.
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July 24 - 26, 2025
Sound by the lake
November 07 - 09, 2024
UrRock Festival
The rock festival impresses with a diverse range of rock music. From international greats to newcomers, the festival delights with a line-up ranging from blues rock to heavy metal.
November 07 - 09, 2024
UrRock Festival
The rock festival impresses with a diverse range of rock music. From international greats to newcomers, the festival delights with a line-up ranging from blues rock to heavy metal.
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November 07 - 09, 2024
UrRock Festival
The rock festival impresses with a diverse range of rock music. From international greats to newcomers, the festival delights with a line-up ranging from blues rock to heavy metal.
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