Top events in Obwalden at a glance. Sports, car and culture devotees are well served in the Sarneraa valley when it comes to events.
27 January - 29 January 2023
The best Telemark skiers meet each other at Melchsee-Frutt. Join the event and cheer them at the disciplines Classic and Parallel Sprint.
27 - 28 May 2023
The popular classic car event will once again be a guest in Obwalden on Whitsun weekend. There will again be numerous oldtimer cars with different vintages, colours and brands in Sarnen.
1 - 2 June 2024
With around 1300 boats in 110 races, the national rowing regatta on the Sarnersee is quantitatively the largest Swiss rowing regatta with an international flair.
11 - 19 June 2023
The chamber music festival "Erstklassik am Sarnersee" will once again bring a variety of classical concerts to various venues around the idyllic lake of Sarnen.
28 June - 2 July 2023
Obwald shows the interplay of different cultures between Obwalden, other cantons and countries. The festival stands for the own and the foreign, for similarities and differences.
1 September 2024
The half marathon in the heart of Switzerland takes you around Lake Sarnen - against a breathtaking Alpine backdrop. For those who find the 21.1 km too long, the 10 km run or the 5 km fun run offer a suitable alternative.