Lake Lungern

#178 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake, Top attraction

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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. ()

Local name: Lungerersee Area: 0.78 mi²Length: 6562 ftMaximum depth: 223 ftElevation: 2260 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°47'58"N, 8°9'43"E

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ObwaldenSwitzerland

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Lake Lungern – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lungern, Ballenberg, Oberhasli, Brienzer Rothorn.

1.2 miSW
Winter sport, Ski area
Lungern
30 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 miSW
Village-style living history museum
Ballenberg, Brienz
129 min walk • Ballenberg is an open-air museum in Switzerland that displays traditional buildings and architecture from all over the country. Located near Brienz in the municipality of Hofstetten bei Brienz, Canton of Bern, Ballenberg has over 100 original buildings that have been transported from their original sites.
5 miS
Valley
Oberhasli, Meiringen
129 min walk • The Oberhasli is a historical Landvogtei or Talschaft in the Bernese Highlands, Switzerland, bordering on the cantons of Obwalden, Nidwalden, Uri and Wallis.
5.1 miW
Peak with a steam train and a cable car
Brienzer Rothorn
130 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.
2.5 miNE
Forts and castles
Rudenz Castle, Giswil
64 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.
3.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Höch Gumme
90 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 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hochstollen
104 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.
5.2 miS
46°43'37"N • 8°11'14"E
Sherlock Holmes museum, Meiringen
132 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
2.3 miN
Forts and castles
Rosenberg Castle
58 min walk • Rosenberg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Giswil in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland.
3.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schönbüel
79 min walk • Schönbüel is a prominence east of the Höch Gumme in the Emmental Alps. It can be accessed by cable car from Lungern.
4.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Haupt Mountain
112 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.