Moving in the Canton of Nidwalden – from Stans to Hergiswil, at a clear guide price

Together with Obwalden, Nidwalden forms the old Unterwalden – «nid dem Wald» (below the forest), referring to the Kernwald north of Kerns. The canton, with Stans as its capital, comprises eleven political municipalities and has 45,462 inhabitants (as of 30 September 2025). Lake Lucerne borders it to the north, and mountain ranges rise on all other sides. With 165 inhabitants per square kilometre, it is less densely populated than the Swiss average. This position between lake and mountains shapes how a move works here.

From lake level to 2901 metres

The lowest point is at 434 m above sea level on Lake Lucerne, the highest at the Rotstöckli at 2901 m. Most of the canton belongs to the Unterwalden Pre-Alps, which are well served by mountain railways and cable cars – with destinations such as the Stanserhorn, Klewenalp-Stockhütte, Bannalp and Bürgenstock. Because of these surroundings, tourism is highly important in both summer and winter.

On the lakeshore, space for the removal van is limited, and on the slopes there are gradients to deal with. That is why we clarify the stopping place, carrying distance and vehicle size during the free on-site viewing, and where the stairwell is too narrow, we use a furniture lift.

A2, A8 and Zentralbahn

Nidwalden has good transport links, which makes a move from the Zurich area easier:

• The A2 motorway runs right through the canton; at Hergiswil the A8 branches off towards the Brünig.
• Important roads are Lucerne–Engelberg, Stans–Seelisberg and Stans–Kerns–Sarnen.
• The Zentralbahn connects Lucerne, Stans and Engelberg and branches off the Brünig line at Hergiswil; from Stans, PostBuses serve the municipalities.

The lower parts of the canton now fall within Lucerne's catchment area. Even the local dialect reflects this proximity: the old village dialects – «fiif» in Hergiswil, «fììf» in Stans, «feyf» in Wolfenschiessen – are under pressure from Lucerne German.

Aircraft manufacturing, SMEs and farming

Until the 20th century, Nidwalden was shaped by agriculture; cattle and cheese went mainly to northern Italy. Even today, the farms are mostly family businesses with livestock breeding and dairy farming. For a move to a farm outside the village, we clarify access and vehicle size in advance.

The largest employer is the aircraft manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft, and many small and medium-sized enterprises have also settled here. Road, rail and the regional airfield at Buochs benefit companies operating nationally and internationally. In 2019 the canton had 4,123 workplaces.

If your business is relocating its office or workshop, we plan the office move outside business hours, including on a Saturday. We take away inventory you no longer need for disposal and store other items until you move in.

Moving between neighbouring cantons

Nidwalden borders Lucerne, Obwalden, Uri, Schwyz and Bern. Obwalden is directly connected via the A8, and the Uri lakeshore via the road to Seelisberg. We handle your move in the canton of Lucerne just as readily as a move to Obwalden, to Uri or to the canton of Schwyz. The Bernese Oberland is also connected via the Lucerne–Sarnen–Brünig–Interlaken road. You can book furniture assembly and final cleaning at the same time.

Frequently asked questions

Who attends the flat handover in Stans or Hergiswil after the final cleaning?
Our cleaning team is on site for the inspection with the property management or landlord. If they still find stains or limescale, we touch up immediately and free of charge. This handover guarantee applies when you book the final cleaning with us together with your move.

How do you move households up to the Bürgenstock above Ennetbürgen?
The Bürgenstock sits high above the lake and can only be reached via a mountain road, so after the viewing we decide whether the large van is suitable or whether a smaller vehicle makes several trips. We also check whether a traffic restriction applies to the route and apply for the permit if needed. For the drive downhill, we secure the load in several layers.

Where can furniture be kept if the new flat in Beckenried only becomes available later?
In our storage facility, which is dry, climate-controlled and alarm-protected; billing is per cubic metre and month. We collect everything on move-out day and deliver it to Nidwalden on the move-in date, so you do not need to rent a space of your own in the meantime.

Where do you park the van in Fürigen, high above Stansstad?
Ideally on a forecourt or driveway, because level ground is scarce on the slope between Lake Alpnach and Lake Lucerne. If only the road is available, we reserve the space with the responsible office in Stansstad and choose a spot where the van can stand safely. We cover longer carrying distances with additional staff.

When does a piano need extra planning for a move to a lakeside village in Nidwalden?
Whenever stairs, tight bends inside the house or a slope make the route difficult. We offer piano transport from CHF 250.–; we clarify weight, floor and access in advance so that enough people and the right equipment are on site on moving day.

What do you take care of in a senior move within Nidwalden?
If you wish, everything from packing to a fully furnished room: we pack the household goods, dismantle furniture and reassemble it in the smaller flat, and take away items that are no longer needed. Relatives do not have to travel to Stans or Buochs specially for this.

What should you watch out for with a flat near the Stans village square and the Stanserhorn railway?
The day-trippers: around the valley station, things get busy in the summer and winter seasons. We therefore schedule loading to start early in the day, so the van is in place before visitors and PostBuses fill the square. We protect the entrance and stairwell with floor protection and carry furniture directly into the van without stopping on the square.