Stans, Cantonal capital in central Switzerland.
Stans is a cantonal capital in the heart of Switzerland, located at around 450 meters elevation in a valley surrounded by orchards. The town center features traditional Swiss architecture with small buildings and narrow streets that create the picture of a classic Swiss town.
In 1481, an important gathering took place between Swiss cantons to resolve disagreements over military contributions. This meeting helped strengthen the bonds between the cantons and made the Swiss confederation more stable.
The Nidwaldner Museum displays regional objects and traditional dress from earlier times in a restored historic building. Visitors can learn about the region's past and how people once lived here.
Trains regularly connect this town to Lucerne and other major cities in the region. A mountain railway transports visitors up to Stanserhorn, where views of the surrounding landscape open up.
Stanserhorn features an open-air cable car cabin on top, letting passengers experience the mountain landscape freely during the ride up. This unusual design makes the journey special for anyone who wants to enjoy the views without barriers.
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Stanserhorn funicular
284 m
St. Peter und Paul
298 m
Höfli (Rosenburg) with barn, garden and curtain wall
197 m
Artilleriewerk Kilchlidossen
2.8 km
House of Winkelried
621 m
Salt Depot
261 mCantonal Library Nidwalden
394 m
Staatsarchiv Nidwalden
640 m
Maria zum Schnee Chapel
618 m
Beinhauskapelle, Stans
291 m
Civic Home Chapel Mettenweg, Chapel of Our Lady
642 m
Capuchin Convent St. Clare
436 mChrist House
364 mMuseum Nidwaldnen
720 m
Wil, Landsgemeindeplatz mit kantonalem Zeughaus (1775, ehem. Kornhaus)
1.5 kmSpritzenhaus
253 mBusiness house Stöckli
274 m
Hostettli House
1.1 km
Kapuzinerkloster, Stans
407 m
Brunnen Damm Engelberger Aa
1.6 km
Zick-Zack-Brunnen
166 m
Brunnen Schulhaus Tellenmatt 3
304 m
Roesslibrunnen
281 m
Brunnen Naegeligasse 13
290 m
Brunnen Stansstaderstrasse
289 m
Brunnen Gemeindeparkplatz
253 m
Brunnen Friedhof 1
447 m
Brunnen Friedhof 2
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