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Sarnen

Sarnen is a town in Nidwalden district, Nidwalden, Switzerland of about 9,410 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit: 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage and 8 museums. The must-see places are Museum Bruder Klaus, Lake Sarnen and Stanserhorn.

46.8961° N, 8.2453° EPop. 9,410

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km93
Must-see290
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Museum Bruder Klaus, museum near Sarnen
Must-see

Museum Bruder Klaus

Museum · 4 km

Lake Sarnen, lake near Sarnen
Must-see

Lake Sarnen

Lake · 6 km

Stanserhorn, viewpoint near Sarnen
Must-see

Stanserhorn

Viewpoint · 10 km

Places near Sarnen by type

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One day from Sarnen

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:47 pm

61 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Sarnen
  2. Museum Bruder Klausmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Nünalphornviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Stanserhornviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Klimsenkapelleviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Stäfeliflueviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Sarnen
Today’s loopSarnenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sarnen?

Museum Bruder Klaus (museum, about 4 km), Lake Sarnen (lake, about 6 km), Stanserhorn (viewpoint, about 10 km), Klimsenkapelle (viewpoint, about 12 km), Stäfeliflue (viewpoint, about 12 km), Nünalphorn (viewpoint, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Sarnen?

93 places on Spotwander: 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 5 churches, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sarnen?

Stanserhorn, about 10 km by road; Klimsenkapelle (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Sarnen?

Neu-Habsburg Castle, about 24 km by road; Burg Seedorf (34 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sarnen?

Start in Sarnen, visit Museum Bruder Klaus, then Nünalphorn, then Stanserhorn, then Klimsenkapelle, then Stäfeliflue, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.