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Obwalden or Obwald (German: Kanton Obwalden [ˈɔbˌvaldn̩] ⓘ; Romansh: Chantun Sursilvania; French: Canton d'Obwald; Italian: Canton Obvaldo) is one of the 26 cantons forming the Swiss Confederation. It is composed of seven municipalities and the seat of the government and parliament is in Sarnen.
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The Obwalden region has a wide variety of unique places of interest. It's hard to believe the sheer number of highlights sited in the heart of Switzerland.
Obwalden lies in Central Switzerland and contains the geographical centre of Switzerland. It is bordered by the canton of Lucerne to the north, the canton of Nidwalden and Uri to the east and the canton of Bern to the south. The canton is essentially in the valley of the Sarner Aa south of Lake Lucerne, with an exclave around Engelberg.
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Obwalden. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Obwalden is a region where 20 hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Obwalden means “above the forest” and refers to the great forest of Kerns that divided the two demicantons in the Middle Ages. Obwalden acted independently of Nidwalden in its acquisition, with Uri canton, of the Valle Leventina in 1403 and of Bellinzona in 1419 (losing both in 1422).
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The idyllic landscape of Obwalden invites you to actively discover it. Beautiful hiking trails criss-cross the canton and attract both leisurely hikers and ambitious mountain enthusiasts. Mountain bikers and mountaineers will also find many routes through the beautiful nature of Obwalden.
What Obwalden has to offer: Adventure amongst the rugged mountains of Engelberg. Maria-Rickenbach in Nidwalden. The Maria Rickenbach Dorf (village) sits on a sun terrace at around 1,165 metres. It can be reached on foot, by bicycle or by gondola but not by car.
