Hergiswil

Among Nidwalden’s communities, Hergiswil stands out for its setting on Lake Lucerne beneath the slopes of Mount Pilatus. The municipality occupies a key stretch of the lake’s shore, where routes from Lucerne meet rail and road connections towards central Switzerland and the Brünig Pass. Glassmaking is central to its identity: Glasi Hergiswil, a glassworks founded in 1817, keeps the craft visible through working production and a visitor centre. Lakeside walks and boat services place the town within the active travel landscape around Lucerne. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Nidwalden connects across central Switzerland.

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