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Places imbued with power and energy

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Risleten gorge, Beckenried

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Maria-Rickenbach, place of pilgrimage

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Chapel St. Jost, Ennetbürgen

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Need an energy boost?

Everyday's life makes demands of our bodies and of our minds. You can relax and recharge your batteries at our "places of power" in the midst of beautiful nature. In Nidwalden you will find places of peace and strength where you can recharge your batteries.

Much visited "places of power" in Nidwalden

  • Stanserhorn
  • Bürgenberg
  • Pilgerort Maria-Rickenbach
  • Oktogon-chapel Hl. Kreuz, Grafenort
  • Wallfahrtskapelle Ridli, Beckenried
  • Chapel Maria Himmelfahrt, Trübsee
  • Chapel St. Sebastian, Wolfenschiessen
  • Chapel Steinstössi, Klewenalp
  • Chapel St. Jost, Ennetbürgen
  • Church St. Martin, Buochs

Our tips

Circling the summit – Stanserhorn

The walk around the summit takes just thirty minutes, but that's not counting pausing to admire the views towards Brünig at the "Adlerhorst" (eagle's eyrie), identifying the Mönch left of the Eiger, observing the marmots, and sensing the 22,000 Bovis units of "subtle energy". A visit to the...

Felsenweg and Hammetschwand Lift

High above Lake Lucerne the Felsenweg leads through tunnels to the highest open-air lift in Europe, the Hammetschwand Lift.

Oberdorf - Maria-Rickenbach

You will find peace, nature and recreation in the pilgrimage place Maria-Rickenbach with the small monastery village. The place of power belongs to the municipality of Oberdorf.

Chapel St. Jost, Ennetbürgen

Above Ennetbürgen. Ideal for recharging your batteries and enjoying the beautiful view of Lake Lucerne, Stanserhorn, Buochserhorn and the Klewenalp region.

Ecclesiastical Culture in the Heart of Switzerland

On pilgrim paths

Summer & hiking

Way of St. James

Summer & hiking

Brother Klaus Way

Hiking

Engelberg valley chapel path

Summer & hiking

Way of St. James

Summer & hiking

Brother Klaus Way

Hiking

Engelberg valley chapel path