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Joined the Confederation: 1291Capital: SarnenLanguage: GermanOfficial website Sport guide by canton →

History & heritage

Obwalden, the other half of Unterwalden, is among the founding members of 1291. The White Book of Sarnen records the early legends of the Confederation.

It is home to Switzerland's patron saint Niklaus von Flüe of Flüeli-Ranft and to the mountain resort of Engelberg.

Traditions

  • Älplerchilbi

    Autumn

    Celebration of alpine life with flag swinging, yodel and alphorn.

  • Bruder Klaus pilgrimage

    Year-round, 25 Sept feast

    Pilgrims visit Flüeli-Ranft, home of Switzerland's patron saint Niklaus von Flüe.

  • Trychler

    Winter

    Men with huge cowbells march in rhythm to drive out evil spirits.

Official public events & cultural agenda

Concerts, festivals, markets and exhibitions in Obwalden are published by the official regional tourism agenda. Member meetups are listed above.

Open the official agenda · Obwalden Tourismus — events

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