Hergiswil, Switzerland

Hergiswil, Switzerland
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Hergiswil is a municipality in the canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland. Located 449 m (1,473 ft) above sea level, it covers 14.31 sq km (5.53 sq mi) and has a population of 5,500 people (2012 estimate).

Much of Hergiswil is forested. The population mostly speak German (91%) followed by Italian (2%). Farming is one of the main occupations here, with close to 30% of the land area used for agriculture.

Visiting Hergiswil

Hergiswil is located next to the A2 motorway. The nearest major city is Lucerne to the north.

View from Pilatus towards Lake of Lucerne, with Hergiswil in the left foreground
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Author: Dietrich Michael Weidmann

Sights & Attractions in Hergiswil

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