Stans Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in, and capital of, the Swiss canton of Nidwalden
About Stans
The canton of Nidwalden, is commonly known as a half-canton, the other half being Obwalden. The canton is bound in the north by Lake Lucerne and on all the other sides by mountains, making for very scenic views. Two exclaves of other cantons reach into its territory:Engelberg, part of Obwalden, at the end of the valley and the Bürgenstock mountain at the shore of the lake, which is part of the canton of Lucerne. The area is rather rural, with the capital Stans having roughly 8000 inhabitants. The other bigger townsHergiswil,BuochsandStansstadare all located nearby along the lake shore.
Top Attractions in Stans
Explore the best things to see and do in Stans:
- ★Felsenweg
- ★Fürigen Fortress
- ★Glasi Hergiswil
- ★Hammetschwand Lift
- ★Stanserhorn
Where to Eat in Stans
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Der Italiener im Tell
Where to Stay in Stans
- 🏨Hotel Engel
- 🏨Hotel Winkelried
Stans Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 9 sections including: