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The Top 20 Attractions in Nidwalden

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Nidwalden. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Nidwalden 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.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

Stanserhorn Summit

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Stanserhorn is a 1897 m high mountain in the canton of Nidwalden. The Stanserhorn is located between the towns of Stans, Ennetmoos, Kerns, Dallenwil and Oberdorf, south of Lake Lucerne. …

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Brisenhaus SAC

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A great location and a great starting point for hikes. The menu is so many delicious things.

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Pilatus Kulm Summit

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Incredible views of the Swiss mountains, Lucerne and the Jura.

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Bürgenstock Cliff Path

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The hiking trail is always worth a trip. The views are gigantic. There is something to see on every corner.

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Trübsee

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Trübsee
The Trübsee, also Trüebsee, is a mountain lake above Engelberg, which is located in the municipality of Wolfenschiessen in the canton of Nidwalden. It is located at an altitude …

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Chaiserstuel

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In winter as in summer a very worthwhile promising destination.

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Hammetschwand Lift

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An absolute technical masterpiece. The free-standing lift goes up 164 metres on the vertical north face.

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Risleten Waterfall

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At the end of the Risletenschlucht, the Choltalbach falls over several steps into Lake Lucerne.
Nice hike, a bit steep.

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Bärghuis Jochpass

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The Engstlensee is a natural lake on the Engstlenalp in the canton of Bern in Switzerland, which is used as a storage lake by the Oberhasli power plants through an underground lake tap.
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Lake Lucerne Lakeside Route — Brunnen to Weggis

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Along the lakeshore from Küssnacht to Brunnen is a tour that can be simply wonderful. The view of the lake and the surrounding mountains is magical and you can also …

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The Top 20 Attractions in Nidwalden

Stanserhorn Summit

Brisenhaus SAC

Pilatus Kulm Summit

Bürgenstock Cliff Path

Trübsee

Chaiserstuel

Hammetschwand Lift

Risleten Waterfall

Bärghuis Jochpass

Lake Lucerne Lakeside Route — Brunnen to Weggis

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