Rudenz Castle, Giswil

Name: Rudenz Castle
Address: Giswil, Switzerland

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Rudenz Castle is a ruined castle atop a hill in the municipality of Giswil in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. The castle and surroundings are a Swiss heritage site of national significance. ()

Local name: Burgruine Rudenz Coordinates: 46°49'57"N, 8°11'4"E

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Rudenz Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lungern, Lake Lungern, Lake Sarnen, Höch Gumme.

3.7 miSW
Winter sport, Ski area
Lungern
94 min walk • Tucked away in the heart of Switzerland's picturesque Obwalden canton, Lungern is a hidden gem that boasts a serene ski area perfect for those seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of more crowded resorts.
2.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Lungern
64 min walk • Lake Lungern is a natural lake in Obwalden, Switzerland which is named after the town Lungern on its shore. The lake is drained by the Sarner Aa river, which flows through the Sarnersee and into Lake Lucerne.
2.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Sarnen
72 min walk • Lake Sarnen is a lake in the Swiss canton of Obwalden. The lake is on the Sarner Aa, which flows out of the Lake Lungern, through the Lake Sarnen, and into Lake Lucerne.
5.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Höch Gumme
139 min walk • The Höch Gumme is a mountain of the Emmental Alps in Switzerland. It lies to the east of the Brienzer Rothorn and Arnihaaggen, and the west of the Wilerhorn and Brünig Pass. The Schönbüel cable car station is on its eastern flank.
4.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hochstollen
123 min walk • The Hochstollen is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located between the Klein Melchtal and the Melchtal in the canton of Obwalden. The border with the canton of Bern runs south of the summit. The closest locality is Melchsee-Frutt on its east side.
1.4 miW
Forts and castles
Rosenberg Castle
35 min walk • Rosenberg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Giswil in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland.
5.2 miNE
Forts and castles
Witch Tower, Sarnen
133 min walk • The Hexenturm is a stone tower in the municipality of Sarnen in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. The name refers to it being used as a prison for suspected witches in the 17th century. Today it houses the Cantonal Archives of Obwalden.
5.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schönbüel
130 min walk • Schönbüel is a prominence east of the Höch Gumme in the Emmental Alps. It can be accessed by cable car from Lungern.
4.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Haupt Mountain
115 min walk • The Haupt is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located between the Klein Melchtal and the Melchtal in the canton of Obwalden. Its east side consists of steep limestone cliffs overlooking Stöckalp and Melchsee-Frutt. On its west side it overlooks the Älggi-Alp.
5.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wilerhorn
141 min walk • The Wilerhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland. It lies to the south-east of the Höch Gumme and to the north-west of the Brünig Pass. It should not be confused with the Wilerhorn that is in the Bernese Alps but the canton of Valais.
3.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Heitlistock
89 min walk • The Heitlistock is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located between the Klein Melchtal and the Melchtal in the canton of Obwalden. It is situated west of Stöckalp.