Obwalden covers the Sarneraa valley and Engelberg. For moves to higher locations we take access and weather into account.
We plan moves in the canton of Obwalden like any other job: with a survey on site or by video call and a written quote – fixed price or by the hour.
Obwalden comprises the Sarner Aa valley from Alpnach to Lungern, plus Engelberg, an exclave that can only be reached via Nidwalden.
Our services in the canton of Obwalden
- Furniture lift hire
- Moving for seniors
- Home removals
- Office relocation
- Move-out cleaning
- Clearance & disposal
Deadlines and offices in the canton of Obwalden
| What | Deadline or rule | Responsible, source |
|---|---|---|
| Registering with the new municipality | within 14 days of the move – federal law (Register Harmonisation Act, Art. 11); in many cantons also online via eUmzugCH | residents’ registration office of the municipality – ch.ch |
| Vehicle registration (address) | within 14 days (Art. 74 para. 5 VZV) | Verkehrssicherheitszentrum OW/NW – source |
| Driving licence | report the new address as well; the office explains how | Verkehrssicherheitszentrum OW/NW |
| Local notice dates | vary by municipality; the conciliation authority can tell you. Your lease takes precedence | guide to moving dates |
| Official language | German | We advise by phone in German, English and Turkish, in writing also in French and Italian |
Parking for the moving van is approved by the municipality or the police, with different lead times. On request we apply for the permit for you – examples and deadlines for larger towns: Parking permit for the moving van.
Good to know in the canton of Obwalden
- After moving, register with the residents‘ register office of your new municipality within 14 days (Art. 11 para. 1 of the Obwalden Residents‘ Register Ordinance, GDB 113.11).
- Obwalden has a single cantonal conciliation authority (Schlichtungsbehörde) for tenancy matters, based at the Office of Justice. It answers questions on notice dates and mediates disputes over the flat handover.
Sources (retrieved October 2026): Einwohnerregisterverordnung Obwalden (GDB 113.11), Bundesamt für Wohnungswesen (BWO): Adressen der Schlichtungsbehörden in Mietsachen (2026).
Places in the canton of Obwalden
The capital is Sarnen. We move in every municipality of the canton, for example in Sarnen, Alpnach, Kerns, Engelberg.
Getting there and how it works in the canton of Obwalden
| Place | from Spreitenbach |
|---|---|
| Sarnen | approx. 80 km |
| Alpnach | approx. 75 km |
| Engelberg | approx. 90 km |
Distances: straight line × 1.35, rounded to 5 km.
Sarnen is about 80 km away. We usually carry out the survey by video call, for large households and businesses on site. The journey is a separate item in the quote. For larger households on long distances we use two vehicles so that as few trips as possible are needed over the distance; on request we use one vehicle and more hours. Single pieces of furniture travel, where possible, as part load on a trip that is already planned.
Neighbouring cantons
How much does a move from Zurich to Sarnen cost?
The driving distance from Zurich to Sarnen is about 80 km. Typical prices incl. VAT, 2nd floor with lift at both ends:
- 2–2.5 rooms: approx. 20 m³, 2 movers, 7.5–11 hours, CHF 1,810–2,470
- 3–3.5 rooms: approx. 30 m³, 3 movers, 8–11.5 hours, CHF 2,660–3,660
- 4–4.5 rooms: approx. 40 m³, 3 movers, 12.5–17.5 hours, CHF 3,940–5,370
Fixed price or by the hour – after the survey · moving calculator · price overview
Moving routes to the canton of Obwalden
Typical prices for 3–3.5 rooms, 2nd floor with lift, incl. VAT; distances rounded.
| Route | Distance | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Spreitenbach → Sarnen | approx. 80 km | CHF 2,660 to 3,660 |
| Sarnen → Stans | approx. 15 km | CHF 1,660 to 2,230 |
| Sarnen → Lucerne | approx. 25 km | CHF 1,810 to 2,380 |
| Sarnen → Bern | approx. 80 km | CHF 2,660 to 3,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How quickly can you be in the canton of Obwalden?
We plan the journey in advance and fix the date together once the quote is confirmed.