Hergiswil, Nidwalden is located at the foot of Mount Pilatus, on the shores of Lake Lucerne. Its many hotels, restaurants, and service amenities make it an ideal starting point for hiking and climbing tours, steam paddle excursions, and skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing adventures. Hergiswil was founded in1378 and now has a population of approximately 5,500, yet it retains its pastoral quality and mountain valley tranquility. In the summer, you can relax in the sun, sail, water-ski, fish, and swim in the beautiful lake waters. In the winter, no matter your level of experience, there are many skiing opportunities to choose from and all are easily accessible by car or rail.

As you stroll the picturesque town, you will want to visit the tiny, beautifully restored chapel Maria zum guten Rat, originally built in 1675 to serve as a charnel house for the parish church. Along the scenic waterfront, spend some time at the Hergiswil Glass Factory (Glasi Hergiswil) workshop and museum, originally established 1817. When planning your stay, look right here at EasyToBook.com for great deals on cheap Hergiswil hotels and use money you save to buy lovely gifts and locally crafted items available in the town’s charming shops.