Sarner Seifächischtärennä 2026

Sarnen is racing again: on Whit Saturday, 23 May 2026, Polenstrasse and Flüelistrasse will once again be transformed into what is probably the most spectacular race track in Obwalden. The legendary "Sarner Seifächischtärennä" not only brings twelve self-built racing cars to the starting line, but also an entire village. Over 1000 visitors are expected to attend.

The event is much more than just a soapbox race. The "Schule macht Handwerk" project brings together schools, businesses and the community - and shows young people in a practical way how creative, modern and exciting skilled trades can be. During a four-day project week, 71 pupils built twelve soapboxes from scratch together with 24 local craft businesses.

The craftspeople of tomorrow?

They didn't just tinker. They sawed, welded, drilled, painted and assembled in joineries, metalworking stores and garages. Over 320 individual parts per vehicle were processed. The result was twelve creative racing machines - and possibly the skilled workers of tomorrow.

The topic is more topical than ever: Swiss craft and trade businesses are increasingly struggling with a shortage of young talent and skilled workers. This is precisely where the schule-macht-handwerk.ch project comes in. Children and young people should experience at an early age how varied and fulfilling skilled trades can be. The concept works: Many participants discover concrete career aspirations for the first time during the project week. Co-President of the association Roger Burch says: "We want to show that craftsmanship has a future - and that it's really fun to create something real together."

Emotions and spectacle

Now comes the big highlight: the race itself. On the legendary track between Polenstrasse and Flüelistrasse, the twelve teams will go head-to-head on May 23. Spectacle, creative racing cars and emotional finishes are guaranteed.

The race has long been more than just a school project. In recent years, the "Sarner Seifächischtärennä" has developed into a cross-generational festival. In addition to the races, visitors can look forward to a festival restaurant, a free shuttle from Sarnen railroad station and, as a further highlight, the classic car parade in collaboration with "Oldtimer in Obwalden".

Program Saturday, 23 May 2026:

from 11.00 a.m.: refreshments and test runs

from 13.00 hrs: start of the race

15.20 hrs: classic car parade

16.30 hrs: Ranking announcement

from 18.00 hrs: Festivities in the village center

Particularly noteworthy: The entire event is organized by local entrepreneurs and supported by numerous businesses, sponsors, the school and the municipality of Sarnen. All proceeds will go towards the next edition of the "Schule macht Handwerk" project in 2028.

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