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Beckenried

The most beautiful village by the most beautiful lake

The poet Isabelle Kaiser (1866-1925) described Beckenried in her works as “the most beautiful village by the most beautiful lake.” The people of Beckenried still call it this today: “S’scheeschtä Dorf am scheenschtä See,” translated as: “The most beautiful village by the most beautiful lake.”

Beckenried, uniquely located on Lake Lucerne with the nearby recreational area Klewenalp-Stockhütte just outside the door, is situated at 435 meters above sea level and has just over 3,700 inhabitants. Beckenried was the first place in the canton of Nidwalden to develop tourism, which began before 1850. The construction of the Klewenalp cable car came about in 1933 through private initiative. The poor accessibility of the mountain properties and alpine farms at that time was the starting point of the cable car idea. The initiators also had the tourism potential in mind. Excursion traffic and winter sports developed beyond expectations, and at regular intervals, the cable car facilities were expanded. The first cable car (1933) had 12 seats per cabin (which could not be fully occupied due to licensing reasons), the second (1936) had 20, the third (1955) already 40, and the fourth, which came into operation in 1972, could hold 80 people per cabin. In 1999, the Klewenalp cable car merged with the Emmetten-Stockhütte aerial cable car, forming today’s Bergbahnen Beckenried-Emmetten AG.

In summer, Beckenried is the starting point for unforgettable activities. Whether it’s a boat trip on Lake Lucerne, a hike to the impressive Risleten Gorge and the dinosaur tracks left by the Iguanodontid dinosaurs that once lived in Beckenried, or a ride on the aerial cable car to Klewenalp, where varied hiking trails, bike routes, climbing gardens, mountain huts, barbecue spots, and playgrounds await – there’s much to discover in Beckenried.

Winter in Beckenried is mostly centered around the snow sports area of Klewenalp-Stockhütte. Many slopes are waiting to be explored by winter sports enthusiasts of all ages. Numerous winter hikes, snowshoe trails, and sledding runs also offer plenty of variety.

One thing summer and winter in Beckenried have in common – you are always accompanied by a stunning panorama of the surrounding mountains and the turquoise-blue Lake Lucerne.

programme & arrival

Beckenried – Emmetten – La grande finale avec de la vitesse

Les 21 et 22 juin 2025, Beckenried – Emmetten sera placé sous le signe du cyclisme. Le samedi 21 juin, la septième étape du Tour de Suisse sera lancée, tandis que l’ambiance s’échauffera dans la dernière ligne droite. Les visiteurs et visiteuses auront la possibilité d’assister de près à l’arrivée et d’encourager les coureurs.

  • 13h00 – 15h00   Entertainment
  • From 14h30
    • Opening of the Festival Village with Bike Expo
    • Kids World for young and old
    • Food and drinks
  • 15h10 – 15h20   Interview
  • 15h20 – 15h50  Primeo Energie Kids Race
  • 16h00                  Arrival FanConvoy
  • 16h15 – 17h00   Entertainment
  • 17h00                  Finish & medal ceremony
  • From 10h00
    • Opening of the Festival Village with Bike Expo
    • Kids World for young and old
    • Food and drinks
  • 10h45 – 11h30 Entertainment
    • Performance by the dance group (Luzia Aschwanden)
    • Performance by the Emmetten Music Society
    • DJ Performance
  • From 11h30 (Group 1)
    • 11h20                 Start 1st rider
    • 12h16                 Start last rider
    • 12h15 – 13h20 Performance by Swiss Powerbrass, Feldmusik Beckenried
    • 12h45                Finish last rider
  • 13h00 – 13h30 (Group 2)
    • 13h26                Start 1st rider
    • 14h15                 Start last rider
    • 14h15 – 15h15  Performance by Swiss Powerbrass, Feldmusik Beckenried
    • 14h15                Performance by the Emmetten Music Society & finish of the last rider
    • 15h10 – 15h30 Primeo Energie Kids Race
    • 15h30 – 15h45 Performance by the dance group (Luzia Aschwanden)
  • from 15h30 (Group 3)
    • 15h32                Start 1st rider
    • 16h30                Start last rider
  • 17h00                          Finish & medal ceremony

Arrival Saturday, 21.06.2025:

Access and transit is possible with restrictions until 14h35.

Access to the FanZone is possible from 12h25 – 12h35. Please note that the finish area (130m before the finish) will be closed from 14h35 – 17h45.

The road will be open again for the return journey from 17h45.

Arrival Sunday, 22.06.2025:

Access and transit is possible until 11h00.

Access from Beckenried (highway exit) to Emmetten is possible at the following times:

  • 12h30 – 13h00
  • 14h15 – 14h45 (please note restrictions due to FanConvoy)
  • 16h45 – 17h30

Impressions

© Christian Maugg, nineworks gmbh / Caroline Pirskanen, Nidwalden Tourismus