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Stans
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Small town hopping

 

Discover the small town gem Stans

The capital of the canton of Nidwalden lies at the foot of the Stanserhorn. In the small town of Stans, the connection to tradition and culture is palpable.

Here you will find the Winkelried Monument and the Winkelried House, which now houses a museum of art from Central Switzerland, the parish church of St Peter and Paul and the former St Clare's Monastery. The Culinarium Alpinum, located in the former monastery, is now a leading centre of excellence for regional cuisine in the Alpine region and a hostel. Those who enjoy active recreation can play a round of frisbee golf or head for the heights: the Stanserhorn with its combination of the historic funicular railway and the world's first aerial cableway with an open upper deck provides impressive impressions even before arriving on the mountain.

 

Photo spots & sights

 

Local cuisine

 

Accommodation

 

Activities & outdoor pursuits

 

Culture & tradition

 

> In Stans, the deep-rooted sense of tradition and culture is tangible. Tucked between delightful alleyways, secluded parks and gardens are many testaments to the past and present.

Stans

Kleinstadt-Perle Stans in Nidwalden

Culinarium Alpinum im ehemaligen Kapuzinerkloster Stans

CabriO Stanserhorn-Bahn

Winkelrieddenkmal Stans

Kleinstadt-Perle Stans in Nidwalden

Kleinstadt-Perle Stans in Nidwalden

Kleinstadt-Perle Stans in Nidwalden.

Kleinstadt-Perle Stans in Nidwalden

Kleinstadt-Perle Stans in Nidwalden

 

 

Lucerne Travel Pass – Your Key to Central Switzerland

Free travel by train, bus, boat and numerous mountain railroads throughout Central Switzerland

For a choice of two, three, four, five or ten consecutive days. The Lucerne Travel Pass is a simple and uncomplicated way to discover Central Switzerland.

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