Wichelsee

#767 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Wichelsee is a lake in Obwalden, Switzerland. Its surface area is 22 ha. The reservoir is located in the municipalities of Alpnach and Sarnen. It formed after the Sarner Aa was dammed in 1955. The area around the lake was protected in 2005. ()

Alternative names: Area: 54.36 acres (0.0849 mi²)Elevation: 1506 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°55'14"N, 8°16'26"E

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ObwaldenSwitzerland

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Wichelsee – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stanserhorn, Glasi Hergiswil, Pilatus Mountain, Lake Sarnen.

3.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, View point
Stanserhorn, Stans
82 min walk • The Stanserhorn is a captivating mountain peak in the heart of Switzerland, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding Alps and a unique travel experience. Located near the quaint town of Stans, this mountain stands at an elevation of 1,898 meters and is a magnet...
4.6 miN
Specialty museum, Art museum, Museum
Glasi Hergiswil, Hergiswil
118 min walk • The Glasi Hergiswil is a Swiss factory that manufactures glass in Nidwalden, Switzerland. It was founded by the brothers Siegwart in 1817. The Glasi was threatened to be closed because of old machines and technology.
4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pilatus Mountain
102 min walk • Pilatus Mountain, a towering presence in central Switzerland, stands as a natural monument of majesty and myth. Known affectionately as the "Dragon Mountain," Pilatus rises to a commanding height of 2,128 meters, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding Alpine...
4.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Sarnen
118 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.
4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Widderfeld
103 min walk • The Widderfeld is a mountain in the Emmental Alps, located west of the Pilatus in Central Switzerland. The summit lies on the border between the cantons of Obwalden and Lucerne. The tripoint between the cantons of Lucerne, Obwalden and Nidwalden lies 300 m north of the summit.
2.2 miSW
Forts and castles
Witch Tower, Sarnen
57 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.
4.2 miNE
Forts and castles
Rotzberg Castle
108 min walk • Rotzberg or Rotzburg is a ruined castle in the municipality of Ennetmoos in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland.
2.2 miSW
Forts and castles
Landenberg Castle, Sarnen
56 min walk • Landenberg Castle is a ruined castle atop a hill in the municipality of Sarnen in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. In the 18th century an armory and firing range were built on the site.
4.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schluchberg
119 min walk • The Schluchberg is a mountain of the Uri Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Obwalden and Nidwalden. It is the highest summit of the chain north of the Storegg pass.
4.9 miNE
46°58'43"N • 8°20'1"E
Voliére, Stansstad
125 min walk • Zoo, Aquarium
5 miNE
46°57'28"N • 8°21'54"E
Chäslager Stans, Stans
128 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater