The beautiful scenery in the canton of Obwalden, with the emerald green Lake Lungern, appeals to walkers, water sports fans and lovers of nature and in winter provides a family-friendly skiing area.
You can go by cable-car up from Lungern (750 m) to Turren and then on by chair-lift to Schönbüel (2002 m) where there are excellent views. The Lungern-Schonbuel area, with its fantastic views, is the starting point for many mountain walks and bike tours. The most well-known is the walk from the top station of the cable-car on Schönbüel to the Brienzer Rothorn (or vice versa). Every Sunday there is a brunch and a yodelling service on Schonbuel to strengthen body and soul for the climb.

The lake at Lungern, where the water is of drinking quality and up to 23 degrees, is perfect for bathing, and also has a small swimming pool area with a fine sandy beach and a long water slide. The mountain lake, formed by a dam, is popular with pedalo riders, fishermen and, thanks to reliable winds, with yachtsmen (there is a sailing school) and windsurfers. One of the nicest paths for walking or cycling is the gentle circular route around the lake. Bikes can be hired from the station in Lungern.