Canton of Nidwalden, Administrative canton in Central Switzerland
Nidwalden canton stretches across 276 square kilometers between Lake Lucerne and the mountains, encompassing eleven municipalities with Stans as its capital point.
The region joined Uri and Schwyz in 1291 to establish the Old Swiss Confederacy, marking the foundation of Switzerland as an independent nation.
The canton maintains strong agricultural traditions through cattle farming and cheese production, while supporting modern industries including the Pilatus aircraft manufacturing.
The canton connects to major Swiss transportation networks through regular train services from Lucerne, providing access to both urban centers and mountain destinations.
Nidwalden features the Maria-Rickenbach pilgrimage site, discovered when a shepherd found a Gothic Madonna statue hidden within a maple tree.
Location: Switzerland
Inception: 1291
Capital city: Stans
Elevation above the sea: 454 m
Part of: Unterwalden, Central Switzerland, Waldstätte
Shares border with: Canton of Obwalden, Canton of Lucerne, Canton of Uri, Canton of Schwyz, Bern
Website: http://nw.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.95000,8.40000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:58
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