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Overview of Obwalden Region (Obwalden)
Obwalden Region (Obwalden) is located in the Obwalden region of Switzerland, with its prefectural capital at Sarnen. Key sights and travel highlights across the prefecture include Historic Altstadt / Old Town, Panoramic mountain & lake views, Marked SwitzerlandMobility hiking trails, Local heritage museum.
How to get to Obwalden Region
Connected via hourly SBB CFF FFS rail and PostBus services; fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass. Use our SBB CFF FFS & Panoramic Alpine Railways Fare & Route Calculator and Rail Pass Value Helper to compare rail tickets and regional passes.
Signature local food in Obwalden
When visiting cities across Obwalden, look out for these regional specialties at station restaurants, markets, and local izakaya:
- Cheese fondue
- Raclette
- Rösti
- Bircher muesli
- Swiss artisanal chocolate
Best time to visit Obwalden
Best time to visit Obwalden: Jun–Sep (summer trails), Dec–Mar (winter sports).
All 6 cities & municipalities in Obwalden Region
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, demographics, rail access, food specialties, and nearby stops:
| City (Kanji) | Type / Status | Population | Area | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarnen Sarnen (BFS 1407) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 10,458 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Kerns Kerns (BFS 1404) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 6,295 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Alpnach Alpnach (BFS 1401) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 6,053 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Sachseln Sachseln (BFS 1406) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 5,170 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Engelberg Engelberg (BFS 1402) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 4,186 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Giswil Giswil (BFS 1403) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 3,657 | Regional km² | City guide → |