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Buochs

Buochs is a municipality in the canton of Nidwalden at 435 m above sea level, located on the southern shore of Lake Lucerne. To the south of it lies the Buochserhorn, a peak in the Uri Alps at 1806 m above sea level. From this free-standing mountain, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Lucerne and the mountains of the Pre-Alps to the north. To the south, you can see the Central Swiss Alps. Buochs has several houses and chapels worth seeing. These include the Nothelferkapelle St. Sebastian and the Obgasskapelle Sieben Schmerzen Mariä.

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Train travel to Buochs

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Getting around: passes & scenic trains

Gotthard Panorama Express Ticket
Gotthard Panorama Express Ticket
Lucerne
from CHF 176
4.8(20)
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Lucerne Travel Pass 2nd Class
Lucerne Travel Pass 2nd Class
Lucerne
from CHF 240
4.4(8)
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Day trip train ticket to Engelberg from Lucerne self-guided
Day trip train ticket to Engelberg from Lucerne self-guided
Lucerne
from CHF 36.40
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Rochus Lussi: «zwischen da und dort»Galerie Stans · 15:00–18:00 · Free admission · until Sun, 29 Nov Vernissage: Augustina Flüeler. Klosterfrau, Künstlerin, TextilunternehmerinNidwaldner Museum Winkelriedhaus · 18:30 · Free admission STUBETE - Muisig ide BeizSenkel · 19:00–02:00 · Free admission

The Good News of Jesus ChristBücher von Matt · 19:30–20:30 · Free admission

Trending in Buochs

Rigi Kaltbad Spa admission mineral bath incl. day ticket Rigi cableways
Rigi Kaltbad Spa admission mineral bath incl. day ticket Rigi cableways
Arth-Goldau · Top rated
from CHF 92
4.7(304)
5 % back
Voralpen Express Ticket from St. Gallen or Lucerne
Voralpen Express Ticket from St. Gallen or Lucerne
Lucerne
from CHF 51
4.5(2)
1 % back
From Lucerne: Wellness Rigi Kaltbad incl. boat ticket and day pass Rigi cableways
From Lucerne: Wellness Rigi Kaltbad incl. boat ticket and day pass Rigi cableways
Lucerne · In demand
from CHF 159
4.7(23)
5 % back
Ticket Swiss Museum of Transport Lucerne
Ticket Swiss Museum of Transport Lucerne
Lucerne · In demand
from CHF 37
4.7(268)
5 % back
Ticket for the Adventure World "Niklaus and Dorothee Flüe" at Lumeum
Ticket for the Adventure World "Niklaus and Dorothee Flüe" at Lumeum
Kerns
from CHF 28
5.0(5)
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Ticket Glasi Hergiswil Museum "Shaped by Fire"
Ticket Glasi Hergiswil Museum "Shaped by Fire"
Hergiswil
from CHF 7
5.0(5)
3 % back
"Sim Racing" virtual drive and lounge in Kriens
"Sim Racing" virtual drive and lounge in Kriens
Kriens
from CHF 50
3 % back
Pirate muffins baking course for children birthday party
Pirate muffins baking course for children birthday party
Küssnacht am Rigi
from CHF 34
1 % back
Photo Tour Tierpark Goldau
Photo Tour Tierpark Goldau
Arth-Goldau
from CHF 195
5 % back
Pouring concrete on the Rigi
Pouring concrete on the Rigi
Vitznau
from CHF 75
3 % back

From travellers like you

“After the boat trip, we arrived in Kehrsiten. A short walk later, the funicular took my sister and me up to the Bürgenstock. In the sunshine, we enjoyed the wonderful views and the beautiful gardens.”

Margrit

on Bürgenstock funicular ticket from Kehrsiten

“That was a wonderful event, Yanis took excellent care of us. Thanks”

Noemi

on Sea kayak barbecue tour on Lake Lucerne

“We went as a group of 8. It was a fun experience for friends. Our guide was knowledgeable about the area, shared interesting facts and tailored the tour to our abilities.”

Kayla

on Team event in a large canoe from Buochs

Hiking routes

Mountain hiking trail
Kapellenweg Engelbergertal
Wolfenschiessen · 18 km · 7 h 51 min
Honegg - Hauwald
Honegg → Hauwald · 1.2 km · 22 min
Bürgenberg
1.9 km · 1 h 19 min
Bürgenberg – Seewliweid
Bürgenberg → Seewliweid · 1.1 km · 22 min
fixme - fixme
fixme · 1.9 km · 55 min
Mountain hiking trail
Bürgenberg – Seewligrat
Bürgenberg → Seewligrat · 1.3 km · 2 h 6 min
Mountain hiking trail
Vorderegg – Boden
Vorderegg → Boden · 1.0 km · 24 min
Easy hike from Dallenwil to Buochs via Oberdorf NW
Dallenwil → Buochs · 8.7 km · 2 h 14 min

Hikes nearby

Everything within a 25 min drive

Private Pilatus hike with a Swiss triathlete starting from Alplanschstad
Private Pilatus hike with a Swiss triathlete starting from Alplanschstad
Alpnach
from CHF 290
3 % back
Private day hike Pilatus from Lucerne
Private day hike Pilatus from Lucerne
Lucerne
from CHF 570
5.0(1)
3 % back
Waldstätterweg, Stage 7/7
Waldstätterweg, Stage 7/7
Bergwanderweg · Beckenried → Rütli · 13 km · 5 h 15 min
Nidwaldner Zentrumsweg
Nidwaldner Zentrumsweg
Alpinwanderweg · Stans → Buochs · 20 km · 10 h 14 min
Bruderklausenweg
Bruderklausenweg
Wanderweg · Stans → Sachseln · 21 km · 7 h 28 min
Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 19/32
Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 19/32
Bergwanderweg · Stans → Seelisberg · 21 km · 7 h 6 min
Nidwaldner Zentrumsweg, Stage 1/2
Nidwaldner Zentrumsweg, Stage 1/2
Bergwanderweg · Stans → Niederrickenbach · 10 km · 3 h 47 min
ViaJacobi, Stage 7/33
ViaJacobi, Stage 7/33
Wanderweg · Stans → Flüeli-Ranft · 17 km · 5 h 58 min
ViaSbrinz, Stage 1/5
ViaSbrinz, Stage 1/5
Bergwanderweg · Stansstad → Engelberg · 26 km · 7 h 48 min
ViaSbrinz
ViaSbrinz
Bergwanderweg · Stansstad → Ponte (I) · 115 km · 46 h 11 min
Oberlee - Unter Nas
Oberlee - Unter Nas
Bergwanderweg · Oberlee → Unter Nas · 1.9 km · 34 min
Glacier adventure on the Titlis
Glacier adventure on the Titlis
Engelberg
from CHF 425
2 % back

Bike tours nearby

Everything within a 25 min drive

Unterwalden-Route, Stage 2/2
Unterwalden-Route, Stage 2/2
Cycling routes · Stans → Engelberg · 22 km
Höch Flue
Höch Flue
Mountain bike routes · Emmetten · 17 km
Choltal
Choltal
Mountain bike routes · Emmetten · 14 km
Panorama
Panorama
Mountain bike routes · Emmetten · 19 km
Seetal–Bözberg
Seetal–Bözberg
Cycling routes · Luzern → Stein AG · 92 km
Luzerner Hinterland–Rigi, Stage 3/3
Luzerner Hinterland–Rigi, Stage 3/3
Cycling routes · Luzern → Brunnen · 40 km
Bella Vista
Bella Vista
Mountain bike routes · Emmetten · 8.0 km
Brennwald
Brennwald
Mountain bike routes · Emmetten · 12 km
o-tour Bike West
o-tour Bike West
Mountain bike routes · Alpnachstad · 49 km
Guided E-MTB ride with a stop for refreshments in Engelberg
Guided E-MTB ride with a stop for refreshments in Engelberg
Engelberg
from CHF 330
3 % back
Private e-MTB riding skills course in Engelberg
Private e-MTB riding skills course in Engelberg
Engelberg
from CHF 180
3 % back
Family Biking: Guided Family Bike Tour in Engelberg
Family Biking: Guided Family Bike Tour in Engelberg
Engelberg
from CHF 310
3 % back

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Bürgenstock funicular ticket from Kehrsiten
Bürgenstock funicular ticket from Kehrsiten
Lucerne Region - Lake Lucerne
from CHF 17
5.0(1)
1 % back
Detective Trail with Barbecue and Chocolate Fun in Buchrain
Detective Trail with Barbecue and Chocolate Fun in Buchrain
Lucerne
from CHF 9.50
3 % back
Private Floaty trip on Lake Zug departing from Arth
Private Floaty trip on Lake Zug departing from Arth
Arth-Goldau
from CHF 139.50
3 % back
Romantic overnight stay in the floaty on Lake Zug starting from Arth
Romantic overnight stay in the floaty on Lake Zug starting from Arth
Arth-Goldau
from CHF 224.50
3 % back
Floaty Special Moments on Lake Zug from Arth
Floaty Special Moments on Lake Zug from Arth
Arth-Goldau
from CHF 164.50
3 % back
Sea Kayak Tour Lucerne
Sea Kayak Tour Lucerne
Buochs
from CHF 115
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Food & drink nearby

Everything within a 60 min drive

"Fondue Tuk" - city tour with the Tuk Tuk in Lucerne
"Fondue Tuk" - city tour with the Tuk Tuk in Lucerne
Lucerne
from CHF 280
5.0(1)
5 % back
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Ticket
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Ticket
Zurich · Trending
from CHF 17
4.7(45)
2 % back
"Turkish for Beginners" Cooking Class in Zurich
"Turkish for Beginners" Cooking Class in Zurich
Zurich
from CHF 185
3 % back
BBQ tuk round trip through Zurich
BBQ tuk round trip through Zurich
Zurich
from CHF 279
5 % back
Traditional Korean tea ceremony
Traditional Korean tea ceremony
Zurich
from CHF 150
3 % back
Weingut Landolt
Weingut Landolt
Winery · Zürich
Weekly markets in Zug
Weekly markets in Zug
Market · Zug
Übersicht Hofläden Hasliberg
Übersicht Hofläden Hasliberg
Farm shops · Hasliberg
Turicum Distillery Tour in Zurich
Turicum Distillery Tour in Zurich
Zurich
from CHF 65
3 % back
Family Factory Tour at the House of Läderach
Family Factory Tour at the House of Läderach
Bilten
from CHF 30
4.5(2)
3 % back
Private wine tasting at a family-run winery on Zurich's Gold Coast
Private wine tasting at a family-run winery on Zurich's Gold Coast
Zurich
from CHF 360
3 % back

Playgrounds nearby

Everything within a 20 min drive

5-star witch playground
5-star witch playground
Playground · Dallenwil
Spielplatz Pfadiheim Hubelmatt
Spielplatz Pfadiheim Hubelmatt
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Lindengarten
Spielplatz Lindengarten
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Schule Hubelmatt West
Spielplatz Schule Hubelmatt West
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Eichwald Kindergarten
Spielplatz Eichwald Kindergarten
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Hubelmatt Kindergarten
Spielplatz Hubelmatt Kindergarten
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Schulhaus Moosmatt
Spielplatz Schulhaus Moosmatt
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Sternau
Spielplatz Sternau
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Moosmatt Kindergarten
Spielplatz Moosmatt Kindergarten
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Hochrüti
Spielplatz Hochrüti
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Hubelmatt DJ Bobo 2
Spielplatz Hubelmatt DJ Bobo 2
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Himmelrich Kindergarten
Spielplatz Himmelrich Kindergarten
Playground · Luzern

Museums & exhibitions

Everything within a 10 min drive

Mirage-Verein Buochs
Mirage-Verein Buochs
Museum · Ennetbürgen
Nidwaldner Museum - Winkelriedhaus
Nidwaldner Museum - Winkelriedhaus
Museum · Stans
Galerie Stans
Galerie Stans
Museum · Stans
AUGUSTINA FLÜELER - Klosterfrau, Künstlerin, Textilunternehmerin
AUGUSTINA FLÜELER - Klosterfrau, Künstlerin, Textilunternehmerin
Exhibition · Stans
Self and World. Works from the Collection
Self and World. Works from the Collection
Exhibition · Stans
Rochus Lussi: «zwischen da und dort»
Rochus Lussi: «zwischen da und dort»
Exhibition · Stans
Nidwaldner Museum - Salzmagazin
Nidwaldner Museum - Salzmagazin
Museum · Stans
Glasi Museum
Glasi Museum
Museum · Hergiswil
Kunstausstellung "Laufweite" von Kollektiv Zweievierzg
Kunstausstellung "Laufweite" von Kollektiv Zweievierzg
Exhibition · Stansstad

Zoos & theme parks

Everything within a 25 min drive

Wildlife observation trail at Niederbauen
Wildlife observation trail at Niederbauen
Zoo & Animal Park · Emmetten
Voliere Stansstad
Voliere Stansstad
Zoo & Animal Park · Stansstad
Blumen und Vogelpark Moosbad
Blumen und Vogelpark Moosbad
Zoo & Animal Park · Altdorf (UR)
Hirschpark Luzern
Hirschpark Luzern
Zoo & Animal Park · Luzern
Visitor Centre of the Ornithological Station
Visitor Centre of the Ornithological Station
Zoo & Animal Park · Sempach
Toni's Zoo
Toni's Zoo
Zoo & Animal Park · Rothenburg

Mountain huts & restaurants

Everything within a 45 min drive

Restaurant bei Wurzeltraut
Restaurant bei Wurzeltraut
Mountain Restaurant · Dallenwil
Chicken Run
Chicken Run
Mountain Restaurant · Meiringen
Berggasthaus Ratzi
Berggasthaus Ratzi
Mountain Restaurant · Spiringen
Sustlihütte SAC
Sustlihütte SAC
Mountain Huts · Wassen
Sewenhütte SAC
Sewenhütte SAC
Mountain Huts · Wassen
Tripolihütte
Tripolihütte
Mountain Huts · Alpnach
Alpwirtschaft Räb
Alpwirtschaft Räb
Mountain Restaurant · Greppen
Gletscherblick
Gletscherblick
Mountain Restaurant · Hasliberg
Gasthof zur Post
Gasthof zur Post
Mountain Restaurant · Hasliberg
Hotel Panorama
Hotel Panorama
Mountain Restaurant · Hasliberg
Dammahütte SAC
Dammahütte SAC
Mountain Huts · Göschenen
Bergbeizli Bidmi
Bergbeizli Bidmi
Mountain Restaurant · Hasliberg

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