Stanserhorn

mountain, Switzerland

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Nidwalden Restaurant atop Stanserhorn mountain in the demicanton of Nidwalden, Switzerland.

The Stanserhorn is a mountain in central Switzerland, standing at 6,227 feet (1,898 meters). It is located near the town of Stans, which is the capital of the Nidwalden Halbkanton and southeast of Lucerne. A funicular railway provides access to the summit of the Stanserhorn, making it a tourist destination. The mountain is part of the Swiss Alps, a region known for its scenic beauty and popular for activities like mountain climbing.12

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…the summit of the nearby Stanserhorn (6,227 feet [1,898 metres]). The aircraft works located in Stans is one of the most important industries in the demicanton. Pop. (2007 est.) 7,583.
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…the summit of the nearby Stanserhorn (6,227 feet [1,898 metres]). The aircraft works located in Stans is one of the most important industries in the demicanton. Pop. (2007 est.) 7,583.
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