Kerns: Hotels and accommodations
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Kerns includes Melchsee-Frutt, which is considered a summer and winter sports resort.
When planning your stay in Kerns, you will want to find and book a hotel.
Geographical location
Kerns is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Obwalden, near the cantonal capital Sarnen, and lies at an altitude of 565 meters.
Nature
The surrounding area of Kerns includes Falhörnli, Chli Horn, Höch Dossen, and Windegg. The Kerns area also includes the peaks of Rotsandnollen and Graustock, as well as the lakes Melchsee, Tannensee, Blausee, Gerzensee, and Blindseeli; the neighboring Wichelsee is also nearby.
Culture and cuisine
In autumn, an Alpabfahrt takes place in Kerns, the ceremonial descent of the herds from the mountain pastures. It reflects regional Alpine traditions.
The Kerns Alpabfahrt is associated with stalls offering food, drinks, and local products, including raclette sandwiches and mountain cheese made from the milk of the participating herds.
The wider region surrounding Kerns is home to Wartensee Castle, Brienz Wildlife Park, and Sankt Margrete.
Another destination page is Melchtal.
For the higher-level travel overview: Obwalden.
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