Witch Tower, Sarnen

Name: Witch Tower
Address: Sarnen, Switzerland

#1 among attractions in Sarnen

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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. ()

Local name: Hexenturm Built: 1285 (739 years ago)Coordinates: 46°53'45"N, 8°14'37"E

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Witch Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stanserhorn, Pilatus Mountain, Rudenz Castle, Lake Sarnen.

5.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, View point
Stanserhorn, Stans
131 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...
5.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pilatus Mountain
138 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...
5.2 miSW
Forts and castles
Rudenz Castle, Giswil
133 min walk • 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.
2.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Sarnen
61 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.
2.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Wichelsee
57 min walk • 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.
5.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Widderfeld
133 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.
6.1 miSW
Forts and castles
Rosenberg Castle
155 min walk • Rosenberg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Giswil in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland.
5.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mittaggüpfi
150 min walk • The Mittaggüpfi is a mountain of the Emmental Alps, located west of the mountain of Pilatus on the border between the Swiss cantons of Lucerne and Obwalden.
5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wandelen
129 min walk • The Wandelen is a mountain of the Urner Alps, overlooking Lake Sarnen in the canton of Obwalden. It lies at the northern end of the chain between the Klein Melchtal and the Melchtal.
~370 ftN
Forts and castles
Landenberg Castle, Sarnen
2 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
120 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.