Sarnen
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Sarnen in summer
Sarnen (20km south of Lucerne, the world-famous city of lights) situated on the idyllic Sarnersee (Lake Sarnen) nestles in a gentle natural landscape and is surrounded by a magnificent mountain landscape. The lake and pretty landscape invite visitors to linger and relax far away from mass tourism.
Sarnen (20km south of Lucerne, the world-famous city of lights) situated on the idyllic Sarnersee (Lake Sarnen) nestles in a gentle natural landscape and is surrounded by a magnificent mountain landscape. The lake and pretty landscape invite visitors to linger and relax far away from mass tourism.
Take the opportunity to explore and get to know the varied Sarnersee holiday region while swimming, taking a trip on the Sarnersee (Lake Sarnen), walking, cycling, enjoying the delicious 'Aelplermagronen' (regional dish) and other activities. Sarnen is the starting point for many beautiful excursions, including to destinations such as the Pilatus and Titlis summits or the towns of Lucerne and Interlaken. An attractive range of accommodation in hotels, holiday apartments, on camping sites, in group accommodation or sleeping on straw is available.
Sarnen in winter
Sarnen, at the heart of Switzerland, is set in a wonderful winter landscape. Explore the magnificent surroundings on winter walks by the Sarnersee (Lake Sarnen) or snowshoe treks through snow-covered pine forests in the Langis. The Langis is a sun-terrace situated above Sarnen and has remained an insider tip. The 40km of classic and skating cross-country skiing tracks are ideal for people skiing for pleasure and those who take the sport more seriously alike.
Sarnen is ideally located for trips to several alpine winter sports resorts, such as Melchsee-Frutt, Lungern-Schönbüel, Mörlialp, Engelberg, Hasliberg etc. Our magnificent winter landscape will put every guest on the right track. Special winter offers include cross-country skiing courses, romantic snowshoe treks under the starry sky and lots more.
Sarnen, at the heart of Switzerland, is set in a wonderful winter landscape. Explore the magnificent surroundings on winter walks by the Sarnersee (Lake Sarnen) or snowshoe treks through snow-covered pine forests in the Langis. The Langis is a sun-terrace situated above Sarnen and has remained an insider tip. The 40km of classic and skating cross-country skiing tracks are ideal for people skiing for pleasure and those who take the sport more seriously alike.
Sarnen is ideally located for trips to several alpine winter sports resorts, such as Melchsee-Frutt, Lungern-Schönbüel, Mörlialp, Engelberg, Hasliberg etc. Our magnificent winter landscape will put every guest on the right track. Special winter offers include cross-country skiing courses, romantic snowshoe treks under the starry sky and lots more.
How to get there
Public Transport: Via Basel, Chiasso and Zürich to Lucerne, subsequently, in the direction of Interlaken up to Sarnen.
By car: From Lucerne (from the north), or Stans (from the south), respectively.
Branching off to A8 leading to Brünig-Interlaken
Distance:
Basel - Lucerne - Sarnen 110 km, approx.
Chiasso - Sarnen 200 km, approx.
Zürich - Lucerne - Sarnen 70 km, approx.
Bern - Luzern - Sarnen Ca. 108 km
Distance:
Basel - Lucerne - Sarnen 110 km, approx.
Chiasso - Sarnen 200 km, approx.
Zürich - Lucerne - Sarnen 70 km, approx.
Bern - Luzern - Sarnen Ca. 108 km

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Contact Information
- Sarnen Tourismus
Hofstrasse 2
6060 Sarnen
Tel. +41 (0) 41 666 50 40
Fax. +41 (0) 41 666 50 45
www.sarnen-tourism.ch
info@sarnen-tourism.ch
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