It has a population of about 5100, of which 600 are non-Swiss (as of 2000).

There are 300 local businesses which employ 1,800 people. 16% of these are in the agricultural sector, 42% in trade and industry, and 42% in services.

The main sights of Alpnach include the world's steepest rack railway to the mountain Pilatus, a Roman mansion, and a hand-operated print shop.

Alpnach is the starting point for many excursions and sporting activities.

Wikipedia articles for Alpnach

• Alpnach
• Uechteren
• Wichelsee
• A8 motorway (Switzerland)
• Pilatus Railway
• Pilatusbahn Mit Talstation
• Bauernhaus Im Huwel
• Kerns
• Schützen- und Zeughaus Landenberg
• Rathaus
• Hergiswil
• Staatsarchiv Obwalden
• Doppelhaus «am Grund»
• Hexenturm
• Doppelhaus Grundacher
• Sammlung und Musikaliensammlung des Frauenklosters
• Kollegiumskirche St. Martin
• Beinhaus St. Michael
• Katholische Pfarrkirche St. Peter und Paul
• Widderfeld