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Kerns

Kerns is a village that includes almost the entire Melch valley. Here you can find the popular ski resort Melchsee-Frutt with 36 km of slopes. The winter sports area stretches from Stöckalp (1080 m above sea level) to Balmeregghorn at an altitude of 2255 m above sea level. A plateau located here allows sunny winter hikes. The nature reserve Melchsee offers interesting fens with natural biotopes and alpine pastures.

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Lake Lucerne
Lake Lucerne
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Rigi
Rigi
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Mount Titlis
Mount Titlis
Mountain Summit
Jungfraujoch
Jungfraujoch
Mountain Summit
Fun World
Fun World
Theme & amusement parks
Chli Schliere gorge
Chli Schliere gorge
Gorge
Melchsee-Frutt
Melchsee-Frutt
Lake
Lake Zug
Lake Zug
Lake
Museum of Transport
Museum of Transport
Museum
Sarnersee
Sarnersee
Lake · Sarnen
Lungerersee
Lungerersee
Lake · Lungern
Rotsee
Rotsee
Lake · Ebikon

Train travel to Kerns

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Getting around: passes & scenic trains

Gotthard Panorama Express Ticket
Gotthard Panorama Express Ticket
Lucerne
from CHF 176
4.8(20)
1 % back
Lucerne Travel Pass 2nd Class
Lucerne Travel Pass 2nd Class
Lucerne
from CHF 240
4.4(8)
1 % back
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
1 % back

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Kerns on the mapBookable experiences, places and events at a glance

Events in Kerns

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Sternzauber Armband mit Heilsteinen (elastisch)Sternoase mit Herz - Strahlen - Funkeln - Leuchten · CHF 40 · until Thu, 31 Dec

Niklaus und Dorothee AliveKloster Bethanien · 13:00 · Eintritt: CHF 29.50

Book Launch: Obwaldner Geschichtsblätter, Issue 29Altersresidenz zum Schärme · 19:15–20:15 · Free admission

Buchvernissage Obwaldner GeschichtsblätterResidenz Am Schärme · 19:15–20:15

Trending in Kerns

Lucerne City Tour
Lucerne City Tour
Lucerne · In demand
from CHF 25
4.7(13)
5 % back
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 Kuhniversum Trauffer World of Experience
Ticket Kuhniversum Trauffer World of Experience
Hofstetten bei Brienz
from CHF 15
5.0(6)
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 Glasi Hergiswil Museum "Shaped by Fire"
Ticket Glasi Hergiswil Museum "Shaped by Fire"
Hergiswil
from CHF 7
5.0(5)
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
Foxtrail GO Flüelen digital treasure hunt
Foxtrail GO Flüelen digital treasure hunt
Flüelen
from CHF 19
3 % back

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“An amazing picture and sound experience!”

Bernhard

on Ticket for the Adventure World "Niklaus and Dorothee Flüe" at Lumeum

Hiking routes

Hike from Stalden via Stückli
Stalden · 19 km · 5 h 54 min
Easy hike from Flüeli-Ranft via Unterhag
Flüeli-Ranft · 4.6 km · 1 h 35 min
Easy hike from Flüeli-Ranft via Leh
Flüeli-Ranft · 6.2 km · 2 h 15 min
Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 17/32
Giswil → Flüeli-Ranft · 10 km · 3 h 10 min
Mountain hiking trail
Sarnersee-Uferweg
Giswil → Sarnen · 9.0 km · 2 h 24 min
Easy hike from Ennetmoos to St. Jakob via Halten
Ennetmoos → St. Jakob · 5.8 km · 1 h 59 min
Alpine hiking trail
Nidwaldner Zentrumsweg
Stans → Buochs · 20 km · 10 h 14 min
Bruderklausenweg
Stans → Sachseln · 21 km · 7 h 28 min

Hikes nearby

Everything within a 30 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
Wichelsee-Weg
Wichelsee-Weg
Wanderweg · Sarnen → Alpnach Dorf · 7.0 km · 1 h 51 min
Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 18/32
Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 18/32
Wanderweg · Flüeli-Ranft → Stans · 17 km · 5 h 54 min
ViaJacobi, Stage 8/33
ViaJacobi, Stage 8/33
Wanderweg · Flüeli-Ranft → Brünigpass · 24 km · 7 h 54 min
Waldstätterweg, Stage 5/7
Waldstätterweg, Stage 5/7
Bergwanderweg · Alpnachstad → Bürgenstock · 16 km · 5 h 58 min
Hike from Ramersberg via Unterrüti
Hike from Ramersberg via Unterrüti
Wanderweg · Ramersberg · 13 km · 4 h 7 min
Hike from Wilen via Hostettli
Hike from Wilen via Hostettli
Wanderweg · Wilen · 14 km · 3 h 58 min
Hike from Wilen to Stalden via Hasli
Hike from Wilen to Stalden via Hasli
Wanderweg · Wilen → Stalden · 4.9 km · 2 h 16 min
Easy hike from Ennetmoos to Stans via Klostermatt
Easy hike from Ennetmoos to Stans via Klostermatt
Wanderweg · Ennetmoos → Stans · 6.3 km · 2 h 11 min
Easy hike from Ennetmoos via Chernwald
Easy hike from Ennetmoos via Chernwald
Wanderweg · Ennetmoos · 9.4 km · 2 h 51 min
Glacier adventure on the Titlis
Glacier adventure on the Titlis
Engelberg
from CHF 425
2 % back

Bike tours nearby

Everything within a 30 min drive

Sarnerseerundfahrt
Sarnerseerundfahrt
Cycling routes · Sarnen · 18 km
Wichelseerundfahrt
Wichelseerundfahrt
Cycling routes · Sarnen · 20 km
Panorama Bike, Stage 8/14
Panorama Bike, Stage 8/14
Mountain bike routes · Sarnen → Sörenberg · 29 km
Lakes Route, Stage 6/10
Lakes Route, Stage 6/10
Cycling routes · Sarnen → Zug · 61 km
Langis Bike
Langis Bike
Mountain bike routes · Sarnen → Langis · 18 km
o-tour Bike West
o-tour Bike West
Mountain bike routes · Alpnachstad · 49 km
Giswil Bikeparcour
Giswil Bikeparcour
Mountain bike routes · Giswil · 9.0 km
Grossteilerberg Bike
Grossteilerberg Bike
Mountain bike routes · Giswil · 18 km
Unterwalden-Route
Unterwalden-Route
Cycling routes · Giswil → Engelberg · 45 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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Shelter Brändlen – Overnight stay in the Nidwalden mountains
Shelter Brändlen – Overnight stay in the Nidwalden mountains
Wolfenschiessen · Also available Nov 3
from CHF 30
2 % back
Entrance to Super Kids Arena at Fun World Lucerne
Entrance to Super Kids Arena at Fun World Lucerne
Lucerne · Also available Nov 4
from CHF 16
2 % back
"Sim Racing" virtual drive and lounge in Kriens
"Sim Racing" virtual drive and lounge in Kriens
Kriens · Also available Nov 3
from CHF 50
3 % back
Paragliding from Bülach to Engelberg Valley
Paragliding from Bülach to Engelberg Valley
Wolfenschiessen · Also available Nov 3
from CHF 175
1 % back
Ticket for the Adventure World "Niklaus and Dorothee Flüe" at Lumeum
Ticket for the Adventure World "Niklaus and Dorothee Flüe" at Lumeum
Kerns · Also available Nov 4
from CHF 28
5.0(5)
5 % back
U-boat Dive to the Portland Wreck
U-boat Dive to the Portland Wreck
Lucerne · Also available Nov 4
from CHF 980
2 % back
Trial Paragliding Tandem Flight from Kriens
Trial Paragliding Tandem Flight from Kriens
Kriens · Also available Nov 3
from CHF 180
3 % back
Guided hike along the Brunni panorama path
Guided hike along the Brunni panorama path
Engelberg · Also available Nov 3
from CHF 345
2 % back

Museums & exhibitions

Everything within a 30 min drive

Museum Obwalden
Museum Obwalden
Museum · Sarnen
Meinrad Burch-Korrodi Collection
Meinrad Burch-Korrodi Collection
Museum · Sarnen
Christian Sigrist Collection
Christian Sigrist Collection
Museum · Sachseln
Rochus Lussi: «zwischen da und dort»
Rochus Lussi: «zwischen da und dort»
Exhibition · Stans
Self and World. Works from the Collection
Self and World. Works from the Collection
Exhibition · Stans
AUGUSTINA FLÜELER - Klosterfrau, Künstlerin, Textilunternehmerin
AUGUSTINA FLÜELER - Klosterfrau, Künstlerin, Textilunternehmerin
Exhibition · Stans
Nidwaldner Museum - Salzmagazin
Nidwaldner Museum - Salzmagazin
Museum · Stans
Ticket Ballenberg
Ticket Ballenberg
Brienzwiler · Top rated
from CHF 32
4.7(71)
5 % back

Popular activities

Sea Kayak Tour Lucerne
Sea Kayak Tour Lucerne
Buochs
from CHF 115
3 % 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
Lucerne skydiving from the plane
Lucerne skydiving from the plane
Lucerne
from CHF 395
4.5(24)
1 % 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

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
Pub Crawl Nightlife Tour Zurich
Pub Crawl Nightlife Tour Zurich
Zurich
from CHF 30
5.0(1)
3 % back
Übersicht Hofläden Hasliberg
Übersicht Hofläden Hasliberg
Farm shops · Hasliberg
Weingut Landolt
Weingut Landolt
Winery · Zürich
Weekly markets in Zug
Weekly markets in Zug
Market · Zug
Turicum Distillery Tour in Zurich
Turicum Distillery Tour in Zurich
Zurich
from CHF 65
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 15 min drive

Spielplatz Schule Hubelmatt West
Spielplatz Schule Hubelmatt West
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Eichwald Kindergarten
Spielplatz Eichwald Kindergarten
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Pfadiheim Hubelmatt
Spielplatz Pfadiheim Hubelmatt
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Lindengarten
Spielplatz Lindengarten
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 Hubelmatt Kindergarten
Spielplatz Hubelmatt Kindergarten
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Himmelrich Kindergarten
Spielplatz Himmelrich Kindergarten
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Hochrüti
Spielplatz Hochrüti
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Hubelmatt DJ Bobo 2
Spielplatz Hubelmatt DJ Bobo 2
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Hubelmatt Schule
Spielplatz Hubelmatt Schule
Playground · Luzern

Mountain huts & restaurants

Everything within a 30 min drive

Restaurant bei Wurzeltraut
Restaurant bei Wurzeltraut
Mountain Restaurant · Dallenwil
Chicken Run
Chicken Run
Mountain Restaurant · Meiringen
Gletscherblick
Gletscherblick
Mountain Restaurant · Hasliberg
Gasthof zur Post
Gasthof zur Post
Mountain Restaurant · Hasliberg
Hotel Panorama
Hotel Panorama
Mountain Restaurant · Hasliberg

Zoos & theme parks

Everything within a 30 min drive

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

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