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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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“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.”
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“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.”
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on Team event in a large canoe from Buochs

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