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Notable lake · Obwalden, Obwalden

Sarnersee

Sarnersee is a lake in Obwalden, Obwalden.

Sarnersee: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Sarnersee

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Sarnersee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.86982, 8.22127. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Sarnersee

    • Lake Sarnen · lake · Nidwalden · ~2 km · Must-see
    • Museum Bruder Klaus · museum · Nidwalden · ~2 km · Must-see
    • Güpfi · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Glaubenberg Pass · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Nünalphorn · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Huetstock · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Hochstollen · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Stanserhorn · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Stäfeliflue · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Glogghüs · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Klimsenkapelle · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Schafmatt · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Wilerhorn · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Brünig Pass · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Arnihaaggen · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Gross Walenstock · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Walenpfad · trek · Nidwalden · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Farneren · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~19 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Sarnersee

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    Frequently asked

    Is Sarnersee full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Sarnersee yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Sarnersee?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Sarnersee?

    Nearby: Lake Sarnen (lake, 2 km), Museum Bruder Klaus (museum, 2 km), Güpfi (viewpoint, 11 km), Glaubenberg Pass (viewpoint, 11 km), Nünalphorn (viewpoint, 12 km), Huetstock (viewpoint, 13 km).

    Is Sarnersee worth visiting?

    Sarnersee is listed as a notable lake in Obwalden on Spotwander.