Giswil Tunnel, Giswil

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The Giswil Tunnel is a tunnel in central Switzerland. The tunnel bypasses the town of Giswil in the canton of Obwalden, and forms part of the A8 motorway. The tunnel was completed in 2004, and is 2,066 metres long. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 46°50'2"N, 8°11'34"E

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Giswil Switzerland

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Giswil Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lungern, Lake Lungern, Rudenz Castle, Lake Sarnen.

3.9 miSW
Winter sport, Ski area
Lungern
101 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.
2.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Lungern
72 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.
0.4 miW
Forts and castles
Rudenz Castle, Giswil
11 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.
2.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Sarnen
65 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.
5.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Höch Gumme
149 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.
4.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hochstollen
120 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.
5.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Melchsee
147 min walk • Melchsee is a lake in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland. It lends its name to the resort Melchsee-Frutt, in the municipality of Kerns. At an elevation of 1891 m, its surface area is 54 ha.
1.8 miW
Forts and castles
Rosenberg Castle
45 min walk • Rosenberg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Giswil in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland.
4.9 miNE
Forts and castles
Witch Tower, Sarnen
125 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.
5.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schönbüel
140 min walk • Schönbüel is a prominence east of the Höch Gumme in the Emmental Alps. It can be accessed by cable car from Lungern.
4.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Haupt Mountain
110 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.