Stanserhorn, Stans

Name: Stanserhorn
Address: Stans, Switzerland

#1 among attractions in Stans

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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 for tourists seeking natural beauty and adventure.

One of the most remarkable features of the Stanserhorn is the CabriO cable car, the world's first double-decker open-top cable car, providing an unparalleled panoramic journey to the summit. As you ascend, the vistas unfold to reveal up to ten Swiss lakes and a grand spectacle of mountain peaks.

At the top, visitors can enjoy the scenic beauty from the revolving restaurant, Rondorama, which slowly turns to give diners a 360-degree view of the majestic landscape. For those looking to immerse themselves further into nature, the Stanserhorn offers a range of hiking trails suitable for various levels of experience. The trails are well-marked and provide the opportunity to witness the local flora and fauna, including the marmots and the rare Stanserhorn's own species of wild orchids.

For a touch of history, the old mountain railway, which dates back to 1893, partly runs alongside the modern cable car and showcases the rich heritage of Swiss engineering. The Stanserhorn is also known for its environmental efforts, as the cable car and restaurant are powered by solar energy, reflecting Switzerland's commitment to sustainability.

Alternative names: Elevation: 6227 ftProminence: 1640 ftCoordinates: 46°55'47"N, 8°20'25"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Glasi Hergiswil, Schnitzturm, Buochserhorn, Wichelsee.

3.9 miN
Specialty museum, Art museum, Museum
Glasi Hergiswil, Hergiswil
99 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.
3.5 miN
Tower, Forts and castles
Schnitzturm, Stansstad
90 min walk • The Schnitzturm is a stone tower in the municipality of Stansstad in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland. It is part of the Teller / Palisaden medieval fortifications which are a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
4.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Buochserhorn
110 min walk • The Buochserhorn is a mountain of the Swiss Prealps, overlooking Lake Lucerne near Buochs in the canton of Nidwalden. It lies on the range west of the Schwalmis.
3.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Wichelsee
82 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.
5.1 miSW
Forts and castles
Witch Tower, Sarnen
131 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.
2.4 miN
Forts and castles
Rotzberg Castle
61 min walk • Rotzberg or Rotzburg is a ruined castle in the municipality of Ennetmoos in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland.
4.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Musenalper Grat
114 min walk • The Musenalper Grat is a mountain of the Uri Alps, overlooking Niederrickenbach in the Swiss canton of Nidwalden. It lies on the range south of Lake Lucerne. A cable car links Niederrickenbach to the Ober Musenalp, near the summit of the mountain.
5.1 miSW
Forts and castles
Landenberg Castle, Sarnen
130 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.
4.1 miE
Monastery
Maria Rickenbach Monastery
105 min walk • Maria Rickenbach Monastery is a Benedictine monastery of Religious Sisters. It is situated in the village of Niederrickenbach in the municipality of Oberdorf in the Swiss canton of Nidwalden.
2.3 miNE
Museum
Winkelriedhaus, Stans
60 min walk • The Winkelriedhaus is one of three houses of the Nidwalden Museum in Stans. Along with the town hall and the Höfli, the Winkelriedhaus is one of the most important secular buildings in the canton of Nidwalden.
4.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schluchberg
112 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.