Family activities full of adventure

Summer vacation with the family

Obwalden offers families the perfect setting for unforgettable summer vacations with children. Located in central Switzerland, Obwalden is a paradise for outdoor adventure and relaxation. Exciting themed trails, thrilling playgrounds, a rope park and mini golf courses await you here. Explore the beautiful natural surroundings and enjoy time together with the family on well-developed hiking trails, on the playground or in the bike park. Whether you're hiking with children, playing on an adventure playground, playing mini golf or enjoying a barbecue - there's something for everyone in Obwalden!

Puzzles, games and fun

Theme trails in Obwalden

Obwalden offers numerous child-friendly themed trails that combine fun and learning. Experience an exciting scavenger hunt and children's hiking trails where the little ones can discover nature in a playful way. Popular routes such as the Schacherseppli adventure trail, the Mission Klaus puzzle trail or the Fruttli trail invite families to enjoy exciting walks and hikes. Whether adventure hiking trails with children or an adventure on a riddle trail in the heart of Central Switzerland - the themed trails in Obwalden offer a variety of experiences for young and old.

Fruttli path

For guests of all ages, there are ten stations around Lake Melchsee that promote knowledge about the marmot in a playful way. Here you can learn new things about Fruttli and enjoy the playgrounds and their attractions to the full.

Butterfly trail

The starting point of the butterfly trail, which is unique in Switzerland, can be easily reached with the Lungern-Turren cable car. The mosaic of dry meadows of national importance has been proven to be home to over 100 species of diurnal butterflies. The most striking of these are described on 17 information boards along the way. Most of the colorful butterflies can be observed from June to August.

Schacherseppli adventure trail

Ruedi Rymann's work has made him the most famous person in Giswil. In his honor and in reference to his famous hit "Der Schacherseppli", there is now the Schacherseppli adventure trail. This shows you the work of Ruedi Rymann as an experience in the magnificent natural surroundings.

Mission Klaus puzzle trail

Ten tricky missions challenge the mind and spirit. The puzzle trail is suitable for all inquisitive minds who enjoy solving tricky puzzles and want to find out more about the formative life of Niklaus von Flüe and his wife Dorothee Wyss.

Chärwaldräuber adventure trail

The Kernwald forms the legendary border forest between Obwalden and Nidwalden. A prehistoric landslide from the Stanserhorn created a unique landscape in the Kernwald. A Chärwaldräuber, which tells its own story, can always be found on well-marked paths. The trail leads past diverse and colorful plant and tree species to the idyllic Gerzensee lake.

Moorland path

Above Sarnen in the Glaubenberg-Langis area is the largest moor landscape in Switzerland. On the Moorbäer nature trail, young and old can discover interesting facts about the flora and fauna of the moor at over twenty stations.

Off to the heights

Rope park discOWer

For anyone looking for thrills and adventure, a rope park offers the perfect challenge. And there is one in Obwalden: The discOWer rope park in Stöckalp - next to the Melchsee-Frutt valley station - offers climbing fun at dizzying heights and is particularly popular with families. The Melchsee-Frutt rope park guarantees climbing fun for the whole family!

There is a lot to discover

Beautiful playgrounds in Obwalden

In Obwalden, many exciting playgrounds are waiting to be discovered by your children! Whether hiking with children or as a destination for a day trip: the playgrounds in the region offer plenty of fun and adventure. For example, from the Zinsli playground in Sarnen to the adventure playground on Melchsee-Frutt - there is something for every family to discover. Find the right forest playground nearby and experience unforgettable hours at the most beautiful playgrounds in Obwalden! The choice is huge.

Children's playground "Uf dr Wildi"

There's lots to discover at the unique Uf dr Wildi children's playground. The meeting place for young and old consists of an alpine village, where there is a barn with a tunnel slide, swings, a ropeway, a fountain, a lake and many other highlights.

Captain Zinsli" playground

The Captain Zinsli playground is a real paradise for children. Anyone who wants to board ships and make the area unsafe is very welcome on the pirate ship. Right next to it, creative building projects are created with the help of the sand elevator and the large water pump.

Turren Dörfli" playground

The view of the surrounding mountains is even better from the observation tower. The curved slide takes you down at a rapid pace. There is also a shorter, more leisurely slide for younger visitors.

Fun for the whole family

Mini golf in Obwalden

Mini golf offers the perfect mix of fun and excitement for the whole family! There are two great minigolf courses in Obwalden that you should definitely visit. Play minigolf in Sarnen and Lungern, for example.

Mini golf Sarnen

The minigolf course in Seefeld Sarnen offers 18 holes with varying degrees of difficulty. The course is located in the immediate vicinity of Lake Sarnen.

Minigolf Lungern

The 12-hole minigolf course at Seepark Lungern is a popular destination for families. The various holes have different levels of difficulty. The new playground is right next door and the view of Lake Lungern and the mountains is spectacular.

Pump tracks and courses

Biking & cycling

Obwalden is a true paradise for bikers of all ages! For families with children, there are trails and routes that promise hours of excitement. The Wheel Park Sarnen, for example, offers everything a biker's heart desires indoors and the Giswil pump track is also a highlight for anyone who feels comfortable on two wheels. Whether bike or mountain bike - in Obwalden you will find a bike park and many great spots to enjoy biking with the whole family.