Obwalden

Capital: Sarnen
Joined the Confederation: 1291
Official language: German
Population: approx. 38'000
Municipalities: 7

Obwalden is a Swiss canton with capital Sarnen, which joined the Confederation in 1291. Explore the cantonal coat of arms and collect the crests of its municipalities.

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Blazon

Gules, a key argent.

Origin & meaning

The key refers to Saint Peter, patron of the church. After Unterwalden's division Obwalden bears the single key on red.

The flag

The square cantonal flag is red with a silver key.

Sources

Mühlemann, L. (1991). Wappen und Fahnen der Schweiz. Bühler-Verlag.
Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz — «Obwalden».

Neighbouring cantons

BernBE
LucerneLU
NidwaldenNW
UriUR

Municipalities

Sarnen
Alpnach
Engelberg
Giswil
Kerns
Lungern
Sachseln

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