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New-build projects in the canton of Obwalden
All planned, authorised and started buildings from the official building register, by municipality. As of 11.10.2026.
In brief
In the canton of Obwalden, the Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings lists 217 buildings that are planned or under construction, spread across 7 municipalities: 68 projected, 89 authorised and 60 under construction. They include 473 planned dwellings. As of 11.10.2026.
Municipalities in the canton of Obwalden
7 municipalities with planned or ongoing construction. Sort:
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Frequently asked questions about the canton of Obwalden
How many new-build projects are there in the canton of Obwalden?
In the canton of Obwalden, the Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings lists 217 buildings that are planned or under construction, spread across 7 municipalities: 68 projected, 89 authorised and 60 under construction. They include 473 planned dwellings. As of 11.10.2026.
Where is the most building activity in the canton of Obwalden?
The most projects are in Sarnen (50), Engelberg (47), Giswil (31).
Where can I find building permit applications in the canton of Obwalden?
Building permit applications are published in the official gazette of the canton of Obwalden 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.