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New-build projects in the canton of Nidwalden
All planned, authorised and started buildings from the official building register, by municipality. As of 11.10.2026.
In brief
In the canton of Nidwalden, the Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings lists 156 buildings that are planned or under construction, spread across 11 municipalities: 28 projected, 71 authorised and 57 under construction. They include 401 planned dwellings. As of 11.10.2026.
Municipalities in the canton of Nidwalden
11 municipalities with planned or ongoing construction. Sort:
| Municipality | Buildings | Dwellings |
|---|---|---|
| Beckenried | 43 | 156 |
| Stansstad | 24 | 75 |
| Stans | 19 | 40 |
| Buochs | 14 | 60 |
| Wolfenschiessen | 14 | 16 |
| Ennetbürgen | 11 | 9 |
| Hergiswil (NW) | 9 | 15 |
| Ennetmoos | 7 | 1 |
| Emmetten | 6 | 5 |
| Dallenwil | 5 | 9 |
| Oberdorf (NW) | 4 | 15 |
Frequently asked questions about the canton of Nidwalden
How many new-build projects are there in the canton of Nidwalden?
In the canton of Nidwalden, the Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings lists 156 buildings that are planned or under construction, spread across 11 municipalities: 28 projected, 71 authorised and 57 under construction. They include 401 planned dwellings. As of 11.10.2026.
Where is the most building activity in the canton of Nidwalden?
The most projects are in Beckenried (43), Stansstad (24), Stans (19).
Where can I find building permit applications in the canton of Nidwalden?
Building permit applications are published in the official gazette of the canton of Nidwalden or by the municipalities. Vorbau doesn’t analyse them for this canton yet, but the planned buildings from the building register are fully shown on the map.
Sources: Federal Statistical Office, Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings (RBD); cantonal official gazettes via amtsblattportal.ch; SOGC.