In brief
In Sarnen (canton of Obwalden), the Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings lists 50 buildings that are planned or under construction: 13 projected, 14 authorised and 23 under construction. Together they include 161 planned dwellings. As of 11.10.2026.
Buildings planned and under construction
All projects, under construction first, then by number of dwellings.
Frequently asked questions about Sarnen
How many new-build projects are there in Sarnen?
In Sarnen (canton of Obwalden), the Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings lists 50 buildings that are planned or under construction: 13 projected, 14 authorised and 23 under construction. Together they include 161 planned dwellings. As of 11.10.2026.
Where can I find building permit applications in Sarnen?
Building permit applications from Sarnen are published in the official gazette of the canton of Obwalden or by the municipality. Vorbau doesn’t analyse this canton’s building permit applications yet, but you can see the planned buildings from the building register on the map.
How do I find out about new building projects in Sarnen?
With an alert on vorbau.ch: draw an area around Sarnen on the map and you’ll get an email as soon as a building there is newly registered, authorised, started or completed. One alert is free.
Other municipalities in the canton of Obwalden
Sources: Federal Statistical Office, Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings (RBD); cantonal official gazettes via amtsblattportal.ch; SOGC. Planned buildings may change or not go ahead.