Travel Guide of Sarnen in Switzerland by Influencers and Travelers
Sarnen is a small historic town, a municipality, and the capital of the canton of Obwalden situated on the northern shores of Lake Sarnen in Switzerland. It has a population of just over 10,000 and is surrounded by countryside and mountains. Sarnen is located 20 km south of Lucerne.
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The Best Things to Do and Visit in Sarnen
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1 - Mount Pilatus
9 km away
Pilatus, also often referred to as Mount Pilatus, is a mountain massif overlooking Lucerne in Central Switzerland. It is composed of several peaks, of which the highest is named Tomlishorn.
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2 - Stanserhorn
7 km away
The Stanserhorn is a mountain in Switzerland, located in the canton of Nidwalden near to the border with Obwalden, with the peak at 1,898 metres above sea level.
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3 - Paragliding in Engelberg
9 km away
Paragliding is the most simple, direct and beautiful way to fly. You get to play with gravity, nature and its elements with almost unbelievable simplicity. Fly over the spectacular Mt. Titlis Glacier in Engelberg at an altitude of 1.860 met...
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4 - Trübsee
14 km away
Trübsee is an intermediate cable car station by the Titlis Bergbahnen, Trüebsee is an Alpine lake on the Ober Trüebsee Alpine pasture in the upper part of the extensive municipality of Wolfenschiessen in the Swiss canton of Nidwalden.
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5 - Lake Lungern
16 km away
Lake Lungern is a natural lake in Obwalden, Switzerland which is named after the town Lungern on its shore. The lake is drained by the Sarner Aa river, which flows through the Sarnersee and into Lake Lucerne.
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6 - Canyoning in Lucerne
Experience the ultimate kick in Central Switzerland with this beginner canyoning activity! Just 20 minutes from Lucerne and 30 minutes from Engelberg, you'll find yourself in the heart of a breathtaking mountainous landscape. Get ready for an ad...
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7 - Lake Lucerne
18 km away
Lake Lucerne is a lake in central Switzerland and the fourth largest in the country. The lake has a complicated shape, with several sharp bends and four arms.
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8 - Titlis
20 km away
Titlis is a mountain of the Uri Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Obwalden and Bern. At 3,238 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit of the range north of the Susten Pass, between the Bernese Oberland and Central Switzerland.
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9 - Wakeboarding in Lucerne
15 km away
You've definitely heard of wakeboarding, but have you heard of wakesurfing? You surf the rear wave that forms behind the boat without a tow rope. The boats are outfitted with a sophisticated surfing mechanism that generates a big, never-ending wave. ...
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10 - Niederbauen-Chulm
23 km away
The Niederbauen-Chulm is a mountain of the Urner Alps, overlooking Lake Lucerne in Central Switzerland. Its 1,923 metre high summit is located on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Uri.
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11 - Stein Glacier
24 km away
The Stein Glacier is a 4 km long glacier situated in the Urner Alps in the canton of Berne in Switzerland. In 1973 it had an area of 6.06 km².
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12 - Sea Kayaking in Lucerne
16 km away
Discover the mystical winter landscape in a sea kayak on Lake Lucerne with the comforting experience of a fondue tasting. Escape the busy city for the time of a Sea Kayak Tour on Lake Lucerne with fondue. Your kayak guide will take you on a...
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13 - Rigi Mountain
24 km away
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14 - Rigi
26 km away
The Rigi is a mountain massif of the Alps, located in Central Switzerland. The whole massif is almost entirely surrounded by the water of three different bodies of water: Lake Lucerne, Lake Zug and Lake Lauerz.
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15 - Hiking | Lucerne
17 km away
Join us for an unforgettable 3-day adventure from Luzern, exploring stunning alpine landscapes, hidden gems, and iconic mountains like Mount Pilatus or Titlis. Perfect for nature and adventure lovers!
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16 - Hoch Geissberg
26 km away
Arenenberg is an estate with a small chateau, Schloss Arenenberg, in the municipality of Salenstein at the shore of Lake Constance in Thurgau, Switzerland that is famous as the final domicile of Hortense de Beauharnais. Today it houses the Napoleonmuseum.
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17 - Morschach
28 km away
Morschach is a municipality in Schwyz District in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland.
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