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.
Top Events
Celebrate as they fall. Maintain traditions. Sport and culture have grown together. It never gets boring in Obwalden.
Sport Events
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.
Learn more
June 1 & 2, 2024
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.
June 1 & 2, 2024
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 1 & 2, 2024
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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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
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
15. - 17. November 2024
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.
Frühjahr 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)
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.
10. August 2024
Music events
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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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 18 - 20, 2024
Sound by the lake
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