Top Events

Celebrate festivals as they fall. Maintain traditions. Sport and culture have grown together. It never gets boring in Obwalden.

Sport Events

January 22–23, 2027

Telemark World Cup Melchsee-Frutt

Probably the most elegant winter sport is visiting Obwalden. Admire the elite riders in the Parallel Sprint category on Melchsee-Frutt.

January 22–23, 2027

Telemark World Cup Melchsee-Frutt

Probably the most elegant winter sport is visiting Obwalden. Admire the elite riders in the Parallel Sprint category on Melchsee-Frutt.

January 22–23, 2027

Telemark World Cup Melchsee-Frutt

Probably the most elegant winter sport is visiting Obwalden. Admire the elite riders in the Parallel Sprint category on Melchsee-Frutt.

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January 23, 2027

Swiss Cross Country

A unique cross-country skiing event awaits you in Langis. The "Swiss Langlauf Cross" combines cross-country skiing in free technique with cross-country elements in an atmospheric setting.

January 23, 2027

Swiss Cross Country

A unique cross-country skiing event awaits you in Langis. The "Swiss Langlauf Cross" combines cross-country skiing in free technique with cross-country elements in an atmospheric setting.

January 23, 2027

Swiss Cross Country

A unique cross-country skiing event awaits you in Langis. The "Swiss Langlauf Cross" combines cross-country skiing in free technique with cross-country elements in an atmospheric setting.

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June 5 & 6, 2027

Lake Sarnen rowing regatta

The Sarnersee rowing regatta is one of the largest rowing regattas in Europe: 150 races, 1400 rowing boats manned by athletes from Switzerland and international rowing clubs.

June 5 & 6, 2027

Lake Sarnen rowing regatta

The Sarnersee rowing regatta is one of the largest rowing regattas in Europe: 150 races, 1400 rowing boats manned by athletes from Switzerland and international rowing clubs.

June 5 & 6, 2027

Lake Sarnen rowing regatta

The Sarnersee rowing regatta is one of the largest rowing regattas in Europe: 150 races, 1400 rowing boats manned by athletes from Switzerland and international rowing clubs.

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September 5, 2027

Sarnersee run

Sarnersee Lauf - the most beautiful run in Switzerland. A fantastic route around Lake Sarnen accompanied by Trinklern, Guggenmusik and the sound of alphorns. Be part of it, whether as a participant or a spectator.

September 5, 2027

Sarnersee run

Sarnersee Lauf - the most beautiful run in Switzerland. A fantastic route around Lake Sarnen accompanied by Trinklern, Guggenmusik and the sound of alphorns. Be part of it, whether as a participant or a spectator.

September 5, 2027

Sarnersee run

Sarnersee Lauf - the most beautiful run in Switzerland. A fantastic route around Lake Sarnen accompanied by Trinklern, Guggenmusik and the sound of alphorns. Be part of it, whether as a participant or a spectator.

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Music events

August 28 & 29, 2026

Landenberg Unplugged

The historic Landenberg is transformed into an atmospheric festival oasis where regional singer-songwriters come together with music from a wide variety of genres. In a warm and welcoming atmosphere, young and old alike celebrate music, togetherness, and unforgettable moments.

August 28 & 29, 2026

Landenberg Unplugged

The historic Landenberg is transformed into an atmospheric festival oasis where regional singer-songwriters come together with music from a wide variety of genres. In a warm and welcoming atmosphere, young and old alike celebrate music, togetherness, and unforgettable moments.

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June 14 - 21, 2026

ErstKlassik on Lake Sarnen

The chamber music festival presents chamber music concerts by national and international artists at various venues over the course of two weeks.

June 14 - 21, 2026

ErstKlassik on Lake Sarnen

The chamber music festival presents chamber music concerts by national and international artists at various venues over the course of two weeks.

June 14 - 21, 2026

ErstKlassik on Lake Sarnen

The chamber music festival presents chamber music concerts by national and international artists at various venues over the course of two weeks.

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July 16 - 18, 2026

Sound by the lake

On the 10th anniversary, 11 great acts and some other special features will provide the best entertainment. For the first time, the festival will have an additional, small side stage for several unplugged concerts.

July 16 - 18, 2026

Sound by the lake

On the 10th anniversary, 11 great acts and some other special features will provide the best entertainment. For the first time, the festival will have an additional, small side stage for several unplugged concerts.

July 16 - 18, 2026

Sound by the lake

On the 10th anniversary, 11 great acts and some other special features will provide the best entertainment. For the first time, the festival will have an additional, small side stage for several unplugged concerts.

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Street Food

Alpnach eats

"Alpnach eats" is more than just a food festival - it is a meeting place, an experience and a feeling of home all rolled into one. It is a festival where people meet, enjoy themselves and simply have a good time.

Events on the mountain

TECHimSCHNEE

TECHimSCHNEE is set to rock the mountains: In the spring of 2027, it’s finally that time again—welcome to the Open-Air Snow Dance at the stunning Melchsee-Frutt.

Rescheduled date: March 20, 2027

13. März 2027

Night horn sledge race Mörlialp

In February 2026, it will finally be "Horn Heil" again for the night horn sledge race on the Mörlialp. A night horn sledge race is an exciting winter sports event in which participants race down the snow-covered slopes in traditional horn sledges.

13. Februar 2027

Treasure hunt in the snow

Like everything beautiful, winter has an end. The Melchsee-Frutt cable car company and its partners are organizing a treasure hunt in the snow on the Melchsee-Frutt high plateau with incredibly tempting prizes. Get your shovels ready, go!

29. März 2027 (Verschiebedatum: ausstehend)

Frutt Chilbi

A market with products and delicacies from the region, presented on the Melchsee-Frutt high plateau. A summer festival for big and small, young and old with an exciting supporting program.

8. August 2026

Christkindlimärt Pilatus

Over 40 richly decorated market stalls can be visited at the highest Christmas market in Europe. Pure Christmas magic at 2,132 m above sea level.M. with a magnificent view of the lakes and Alps

Nächster Christchindlimärt 2027