Switzerland
Canton of Obwalden
Obwalden

Kerns

Kerns is a locality in , and has an elevation of 1,017 metres. Kerns is situated nearby to the village , as well as near the locality .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Widderfeld Stock and Nünalphorn.

Peak
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The is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of and . It is located between the valleys of Melchtal and .

Peak
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The is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of and . It is located between the valleys of Melchtal and .

Monastery
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is a monastery.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sachseln.

Village
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is a and municipality in the canton of in . Besides the village of , the municipality includes the hamlets of Edisried, Ewil and Flüeli-Ranft. is situated 6 km northwest of Kerns.

Kerns

Latitude
46.8399° or 46° 50′ 24″ north
Longitude
8.3013° or 8° 18′ 5″ east
Population
6,300
Elevation
1,017 metres (3,337 feet)
Open location code
8FRCR8Q2+WG
Geo­Names ID
7286187
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