Rosenberg Castle

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Rosenberg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Giswil in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. ()

Alternative names: Built: XIII centuryCoordinates: 46°49'56"N, 8°9'20"E

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ObwaldenSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Lungern, Brienzer Rothorn, Lake Lungern, Rudenz Castle.

3.3 miS
Winter sport, Ski area
Lungern
84 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.
5.6 miSW
Peak with a steam train and a cable car
Brienzer Rothorn
142 min walk • Brienzer Rothorn, a majestic mountain in Switzerland, stands as a sentinel over the stunning Lake Brienz. Rising to an elevation of 2,350 meters, this natural wonder is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts seeking an authentic Alpine experience.
2.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Lungern
58 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.
1.4 miE
Forts and castles
Rudenz Castle, Giswil
35 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.
3.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Sarnen
96 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.
4.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Höch Gumme
112 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.
4.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schönbüel
104 min walk • Schönbüel is a prominence east of the Höch Gumme in the Emmental Alps. It can be accessed by cable car from Lungern.
5.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Haupt Mountain
142 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.
5.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Haglere
137 min walk • The Haglere or Hagleren is a mountain of the Emmental Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Lucerne and Obwalden. It overlooks Sörenberg on its south side.
4.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wilerhorn
120 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.
4.7 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Heitlistock
121 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.