In 1988, the Federal Office of Swiss Topography celebrated their 150th anniversary. To mark this occasion, the true geographic center of Switzerland was identified: 46° 48′ 4″ N, 8° 13′ 36″ E. The point is high on a cliff west of Aelggialp in Sachseln, Canton Obwald. Unfortunately, these coordinates are inaccessible unless you happen to be a …
Oldtimer in Obwalden 2012: A Classic Car Weekend
Oldtimer in Obwalden 2012 was not afternoon tea with our elders but an event for those passionate about classic automobiles. The collection was most impressive and brought to mind the saying: “ they just don’t build them like that anymore”. Giswil, a small town located at the end of the valley in Canton Obwald, was …