Lucerne Region - Lake Lucerne

Sarnen

Sarnen is the main town of Obwalden and sits by Lake Sarnen. You'll find a historic center complete with Landenberg, the Witches' Tower, and a Baroque church. The town blends tradition with a modern quality of life. You can enjoy plenty of outdoor activities in nature. With around 11,000 residents, Sarnen offers a relaxed atmosphere and cultural diversity. Here, you can experience history and relaxation amidst beautiful mountain scenery.

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Sights nearby

Lake Lucerne
Lake Lucerne
Lake
Rigi
Rigi
Mountain summit
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
Witch Tower
Witch Tower
Castle & ruin · Sarnen
Sarnersee
Sarnersee
Lake · Sarnen
Lungerersee
Lungerersee
Lake · Lungern

Getting around: passes & scenic trains

Gotthard Panorama Express Ticket
Gotthard Panorama Express Ticket
Lucerne
from $225
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Lucerne Travel Pass 2nd Class
Lucerne Travel Pass 2nd Class
Lucerne
from $306
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 $47
1 % back
Lucerne City Pass
Lucerne City Pass
Lucerne
from $13
3.0(1)
1 % back
Fürenalp: Cable Car Ticket from Engelberg
Fürenalp: Cable Car Ticket from Engelberg
Engelberg
from $27
2 % back
Jungfrau Travel Pass - 3 to 8 days
Jungfrau Travel Pass - 3 to 8 days
Grindelwald
from $281
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Bernese Oberland Pass
Bernese Oberland Pass
Interlaken
from $306
4.7(15)
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Rail ticket between Interlaken Ost and Zermatt
Rail ticket between Interlaken Ost and Zermatt
Interlaken
from $110
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Golden Pass Express Ticket from Interlaken Ost or Montreux (without reservation)
Golden Pass Express Ticket from Interlaken Ost or Montreux (without reservation)
Interlaken · In demand
from $72
4.3(15)
1 % back

Events in Sarnen

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FG Sarnen: Knitting and sewing group at ZytladeZytlade Lindenhof · 09:00–18:00 · until Sat, Nov 7 Öl-Malen und/oder mit Tempera/AcrylSarnen · 19:00 · CHF 125 Papier-PlisséeSarnen · 19:00 · CHF 45 Sternzauber Armband mit Heilsteinen (elastisch)Sternoase mit Herz - Strahlen - Funkeln - Leuchten · CHF 40 · until Thu, Dec 31

Trending in Sarnen

Lucerne City Tour
Lucerne City Tour
Lucerne · In demand
from $32
4.7(13)
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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 $118
4.7(304)
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Voralpen Express Ticket from St. Gallen or Lucerne
Voralpen Express Ticket from St. Gallen or Lucerne
Lucerne
from $65
4.5(2)
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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 $203
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Ticket Kuhniversum Trauffer World of Experience
Ticket Kuhniversum Trauffer World of Experience
Hofstetten bei Brienz
from $20
5.0(6)
5 % back
Ticket Swiss Museum of Transport Lucerne
Ticket Swiss Museum of Transport Lucerne
Lucerne · In demand
from $48
4.7(268)
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Ticket Glasi Hergiswil Museum "Shaped by Fire"
Ticket Glasi Hergiswil Museum "Shaped by Fire"
Hergiswil
from $9
5.0(5)
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Foxtrail GO Flüelen digital treasure hunt
Foxtrail GO Flüelen digital treasure hunt
Flüelen
from $25
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Floaty Special Moments on Lake Zug from Arth
Floaty Special Moments on Lake Zug from Arth
Arth-Goldau
from $210
3 % back
Ticket to the glass labyrinth of Glasi Hergiswil
Ticket to the glass labyrinth of Glasi Hergiswil
Hergiswil
from $7
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Hiking routes

Easy hike from Ewil Maxon to Flüeli-Ranft via Wyer
Ewil Maxon → Flüeli-Ranft · 6.5 km · 2 h 4 min
Easy hike from Ramersberg to Kerns-Kägiswil via Ziegelhüttenmatte
Ramersberg → Kerns-Kägiswil · 5.1 km · 1 h 33 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
Hike from Stalden to Kerns-Kägiswil
Stalden → Kerns-Kägiswil · 5.4 km · 1 h 55 min
Mountain hiking trail
ViaSbrinz
Stansstad → Ponte (I) · 115 km · 46 h 11 min
Mountain hiking trail
ViaSbrinz, Stage 1/5
Stansstad → Engelberg · 26 km · 7 h 48 min
Hike from Wilen to Kerns-Kägiswil via Ramersberg
Wilen → Kerns-Kägiswil · 6.3 km · 2 h 15 min

Hikes nearby

Everything within a 20 min drive

Private Pilatus hike with a Swiss triathlete starting from Alplanschstad
Private Pilatus hike with a Swiss triathlete starting from Alplanschstad
Alpnach
from $370
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Private day hike Pilatus from Lucerne
Private day hike Pilatus from Lucerne
Lucerne
from $726
5.0(1)
3 % back
Wichelsee-Weg
Wichelsee-Weg
Wanderweg · Sarnen → Alpnach Dorf · 7.0 km · 1 h 51 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
Hike from Wilen via Hostettli
Hike from Wilen via Hostettli
Wanderweg · Wilen · 14 km · 3 h 58 min
Hike from Ramersberg via Gerzenseeli
Hike from Ramersberg via Gerzenseeli
Wanderweg · Ramersberg · 18 km · 5 h 32 min
Hike from Stalden via Sarnen-Süd
Hike from Stalden via Sarnen-Süd
Wanderweg · Stalden · 24 km · 7 h 41 min
ViaJacobi, Stage 8/33
ViaJacobi, Stage 8/33
Wanderweg · Flüeli-Ranft → Brünigpass · 24 km · 7 h 54 min
Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 18/32
Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 18/32
Wanderweg · Flüeli-Ranft → Stans · 17 km · 5 h 54 min
Waldstätterweg, Stage 5/7
Waldstätterweg, Stage 5/7
Bergwanderweg · Alpnachstad → Bürgenstock · 16 km · 5 h 58 min
Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 17/32
Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 17/32
Wanderweg · Giswil → Flüeli-Ranft · 10 km · 3 h 10 min
Sarnersee-Uferweg
Sarnersee-Uferweg
Bergwanderweg · Giswil → Sarnen · 9.0 km · 2 h 24 min

Museums & exhibitions

Everything within a 25 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
Kunstausstellung "Laufweite" von Kollektiv Zweievierzg
Kunstausstellung "Laufweite" von Kollektiv Zweievierzg
Exhibition · Stansstad
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
Glasi Museum
Glasi Museum
Museum · Hergiswil
Ticket Ballenberg
Ticket Ballenberg
Brienzwiler · Top rated
from $41
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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 $39
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Paragliding from Bülach to Engelberg Valley
Paragliding from Bülach to Engelberg Valley
Wolfenschiessen · Also available Nov 3
from $223
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 $36
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U-boat Dive to the Portland Wreck
U-boat Dive to the Portland Wreck
Lucerne · Also available Nov 4
from $1,248
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Glacier adventure on the Titlis
Glacier adventure on the Titlis
Engelberg · Also available Nov 3
from $541
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Stanserhorn tandem hang gliding
Stanserhorn tandem hang gliding
Stans · Also available Nov 3
from $319
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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 $357
5.0(1)
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Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Ticket
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Ticket
Zurich · Trending
from $22
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BBQ tuk round trip through Zurich
BBQ tuk round trip through Zurich
Zurich
from $356
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Traditional Korean tea ceremony
Traditional Korean tea ceremony
Zurich
from $191
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Pub Crawl Nightlife Tour Zurich
Pub Crawl Nightlife Tour Zurich
Zurich
from $39
5.0(1)
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"Pedalo Z'Morge": Breakfast on Lake Lucerne
"Pedalo Z'Morge": Breakfast on Lake Lucerne
Küssnacht am Rigi
from $125
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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 $83
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 $459
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Raclette Ship Zurich Lake from Rapperswil
Raclette Ship Zurich Lake from Rapperswil
Rapperswil-Jona
from $88
1 % back

Bike tours nearby

Everything within a 20 min drive

Langis Bike
Langis Bike
Mountain bike routes · Sarnen → Langis · 18 km
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
o-tour Bike West
o-tour Bike West
Mountain bike routes · Alpnachstad · 49 km
Grossteilerberg Bike
Grossteilerberg Bike
Mountain bike routes · Giswil · 18 km
Giswil Bikeparcour
Giswil Bikeparcour
Mountain bike routes · Giswil · 9.0 km
Unterwalden-Route
Unterwalden-Route
Cycling routes · Giswil → Engelberg · 45 km
Unterwalden-Route, Stage 1/2
Unterwalden-Route, Stage 1/2
Cycling routes · Giswil → Stans · 23 km
Unterwalden-Route, Stage 2/2
Unterwalden-Route, Stage 2/2
Cycling routes · Stans → Engelberg · 22 km
Seetal–Bözberg
Seetal–Bözberg
Cycling routes · Luzern → Stein AG · 92 km

Playgrounds nearby

Everything within a 15 min drive

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 Pfadiheim Hubelmatt
Spielplatz Pfadiheim Hubelmatt
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Hubelmatt DJ Bobo 1
Spielplatz Hubelmatt DJ Bobo 1
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Bleicherstrasse
Spielplatz Bleicherstrasse
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Schulhaus Moosmatt
Spielplatz Schulhaus Moosmatt
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Hubelmatt Kindergarten
Spielplatz Hubelmatt Kindergarten
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Hubelmatt Schule
Spielplatz Hubelmatt Schule
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Moosmatt Kindergarten
Spielplatz Moosmatt Kindergarten
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Sternau
Spielplatz Sternau
Playground · Luzern
Spielplatz Himmelrich Kindergarten
Spielplatz Himmelrich Kindergarten
Playground · Luzern

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
Wildlife observation trail at Niederbauen
Wildlife observation trail at Niederbauen
Zoo & animal park · Emmetten
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)
Wildpark Brienz
Wildpark Brienz
Zoo & animal park · Brienz (BE)

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

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