Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sarnen travel guide

Sarnen Tourism | Sarnen Guide

You're Going to Love Sarnen

With a population of 9,410, Sarnen is the largest city in Obwalden, Switzerland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Sarnen deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Sarnen

Sarnen in September
Estimated hotel price
£93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sarnen in September
Estimated hotel price
£93
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sarnen

Plane

Although Sarnen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belp (BRN), which is located 35 miles from Sarnen. Zurich Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from SWISS, Air Canada, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Sarnen from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Sarnen is to pick up a car hire from Geneva, which is about 111 miles from Sarnen. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Geneva Rental Cars, among others, in Geneva.

Plane

Although Sarnen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belp (BRN), which is located 35 miles from Sarnen. Zurich Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from SWISS, Air Canada, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Sarnen from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Sarnen is to pick up a car hire from Geneva, which is about 111 miles from Sarnen. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Geneva Rental Cars, among others, in Geneva.

Airports near Sarnen

ZRHZurich
BRNBelp

Airlines serving Sarnen

Lufthansa
Good (8,195 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,559 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,165 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,476 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,508 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,111 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,478 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,505 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,368 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sarnen

Most booked hotels in Sarnen

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Hotel & Restaurant zum Beck
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£172+
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Boutique Hotel Stanserhof
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£174+
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Seehotel Winkelried
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£153+
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Tailormade Hotel Krone Sarnen
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£157+
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Hotel Metzgern
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£180+
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Hotel Restaurant Rössli
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£191+
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Hiring a car in Sarnen

Expect to pay £1.80 per litre in Sarnen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.57 and £28.75.

Expect to pay £1.80 per litre in Sarnen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.57 and £28.75.