Top 11 playgrounds in Nidwalden

Discover the nicest playgrounds in Nidwalden with up-to-the-minute play equipment, plenty of space for physical activity and natural scenery.

1. Playground Klewenalp WoodWorld

The new timber-built adventure playground catches your eye the moment you arrive at Klewenalp at alt. 1600 metres. Climbing, hanging, hovering, wriggling, wobbling and swinging are the order of the day at the Klewenalp upper terminus. Exciting amenities such as a slackline, loops, climbing and net elements guarantee loads of fun. The playground is of primary appeal to younger children, but there's also a lot for the grown-ups to learn about timber and the Klewenalp forest.

Directions: 
- on foot: Beckenried Post bus stop, 4.5 hours
- by cable car: Beckenried - Klewenalp, 10 minutes

2. Playground Hafenplatz Seefeld Buochs

This unique playground by the harbour is great for families when the weather's warm. It benefits from a water play area on a large gravel surface, as well as wide-ranging views of the mountains. It also has a boccia court and a slackline.

Directions: Ennetbürgen Strandbad bus stop, 10 minutes

3. Playground Dallenwil railway station

The inviting playground by the train station was realised in 2016 with a lot of passion and volunteer work by countless helpers. The playground has plenty to offer for all ages. The many little houses, the sandpit and the slackline are particularly exciting for children. The volleyball court with its height-adjustable net is ideal for young and old alike.

How to get there: Dallenwil railway station, 1 minute

4. Playground Sagendorf Emmetten

This new playground is located directly by the Choltalbach stream and has a lot in store for young playground visitors in particular. In addition to various swings, a bench around a tree offers seating. Which child will never touch the ground on the climbing course? After the climbing course, the merry-go-round gives the playground a boost.

How to get there: Emmetten Sagendorf bus stop, 2 minutes

5. Smugglers & hemmer playground

The Trübsee is a mountain lake on the Ober Trübsee Alp. A few years ago, smuggler Engelbert regularly made the journey from Engelberg over the Joch Pass to Engstlenalp with his mule Schmuggli. Follow the adventure trail around the Trübsee and discover hidden treasures. The Schmuggli playground features play equipment such as the smugglers' tower, treasure chests, tunnel labyrinths and a net swing.

How to get there: Engelberg Titlisbahn bus stop, 4.5 hours

6. Playground Hergiswil community centre 

In keeping with its location directly on the lake, this playground built in 2018 has a large adventure ship with a steering wheel and pirate flag. There is a climbing element on the port side and a slide on the starboard side. There is also a nest swing, an animal swing and a balancing course for those who love to move. A bench, table and a wonderful view invite families to enjoy a picnic.

How to get there: Hergiswil town hall bus stop, 1 minute

7. Playground rainbow land

The animals of the colourful playground await visitors in the local recreation area at Aawasser. All the wooden play equipment was painted by local kindergarten children. The small playground is ideal for a short break during a walk. The crocodile, the turtle, the snail and the bird are looking forward to having playmates.

How to get there: Oberdorf Kaserne bus stop, 5 minutes

8. Globis Alpine Playground, Brunni

Right next to the Berglodge Restaurant Ristis, the 3,000 m2 ‘Globi's Alpine Playground’ with its 660 metre long toboggan run awaits younger guests. The alpine playground has a small rope park with various climbing elements, a marmot slide and an alpine hut. 
Children can also look forward to lots of play elements such as spring seesaws, a trampoline, swings, roundabouts, slides, a cow for milking and other great entertainment options. Another major highlight is the large wild water world with pumps and tipping buckets in the centre of the Alpine playground. Three fire pits with seating invite you to light a fire and barbecue on site.

How to get there: Cable car from the Brunni cable car valley station up to 1,600 metres above sea level / parking spaces available.

9. Playground at the Seeside school in Stansstad

The large primary school playground is located on the lake side of the school building and not only provides entertainment for younger children, but also keeps older siblings busy. Here, one attraction follows another. Who can hit the ball better at table tennis or put the team in the lead at football on the grass pitch? Children can use the rope slide to get from the hard court to the trampoline or watch the spectacle from the sandpit.

How to get there: Stansstad school bus stop, 1 minute

10. Kirchmattli playground, Wolfenschiessen

This special playground is located behind the church right next to the public herb garden of the Wolfenschiessen women's community. All four natural elements - fire, air, earth and water - are specifically incorporated into this playground. The fire pit invites you to barbecue. A table and bench are also available. There are plenty of activity attractions for children. From the rope slide and the hanging net in the air to the tunnel under the ground, everything is available.

How to get there: Wolfenschiessen railway station, 5 minutes

11. Seeplätzli playground, Ennetbürgen

This playground in a fantastic location impresses with a mixture of modern and tried-and-tested play equipment. The ‘Laifrad’ requires a particularly high level of concentration and skill. Numerous benches invite you to take a breather and offer a fantastic view over Lake Lucerne. On warm summer days, the playground's own bathing beach provides easy access to the cool water for young and old.

Tip: In the cooler months, the playground is sunny early in the morning.

How to get there: Ennetbürgen Post bus stop, 5 minutes