Villas in Bürglen OW
Bürglen OW suits walkers and families wanting a quiet shore at the north end of Lake Lungern, between Lucerne and Interlaken. It is a settlement inside Lungern, not a resort, so the village of Lungern is the nearer centre.
- Villas
- 11
- From, per week
- £620
About Bürglen OW
Bürglen is a settlement in Lungern municipality, canton Obwalden, at the northern end of Lake Lungern, a natural lake about 2 km long and 68 m deep. From 1836 its level was lowered by 36 m through a drainage tunnel. The village of Lungern sits on the eastern shore at the foot of the Brünig Pass, and the Brünig railway between Lucerne and Interlaken runs through the municipality. Homes are spread over a few kilometres around the lake end, all with a garden, and typically sleep around five. There is no resort strip, and evenings are quiet. In winter the area offers family-friendly skiing.
Is Bürglen OW right for you?
- Best for
- Walkers and families wanting a quiet lake setting
- Not for you if
- You want a private pool or a lively resort with shops on the doorstep.
Near Bürglen OW
Lungern
The village on the lake's eastern shore at the foot of the Brünig Pass, with its own railway station.
Lucerne and Interlaken
Lungern lies on the Brünig Pass halfway between the two, and the Brünig line links them.
Melchsee-Frutt
Home to the Fruttpark and Fruttli-Land, two attractions for families in this holiday region.
Älggialp
The geographical centre of Switzerland, found in the municipality of Sachseln.
Getting to Bürglen OW
Zurich Airport is the practical gateway: about 1 hour 10 minutes by road, or around 2 hours 40 minutes by train, changing at Lucerne. The Brünig line also stops at Kaiserstuhl OW, at the north end of the lake. A car helps for homes spread around the lake end.
Villas in Bürglen OW
5-star property
Bemer-Rempfler
Bürglen OW, Central Switzerland, Switzerland
4
1
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+9 more
from£130
per night
5-star property
Paradiesli Steiger Lungern
Bürglen OW, Central Switzerland, Switzerland
4
2
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£128
per night
5-star property
Wüthrich
Bürglen OW, Central Switzerland, Switzerland
10
3
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£196
per night
5-star property
Lungern
Bürglen OW, Central Switzerland, Switzerland
5
2
0
ParkingGardenMicrowave+6 more
from£133
per night
5-star property
Chalet Imfeld-Gander
Bürglen OW, Central Switzerland, Switzerland
4
2
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+8 more
from£89
per night
Erlebnishof Ming
Bürglen OW, Central Switzerland, Switzerland
6
1
0
BBQParkingMicrowave+8 more
from£138
per night
Chalet Oasis
Bürglen OW, Central Switzerland, Switzerland
2
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+7 more
from£113
per night
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Bürglen OW
Bürglen OW, Central Switzerland, Switzerland
2
1
0
ParkingGardenMicrowave+7 more
5-star property
5-star property
5-Bedroom Home, Bürglen OW
Bürglen OW, Central Switzerland, Switzerland
8
5
0
FridgeWiFiAir Con+5 more
from£295
per nightBürglen OW villa holidays: questions answered
Where is Bürglen OW?
It is a settlement in the municipality of Lungern in the canton of Obwalden, at the northern end of Lake Lungern. It is not Bürglen in Uri, which lies at the entrance of the Schächental where the Klausen pass road begins.
Is there a train near Bürglen OW?
Yes. The Brünig railway between Lucerne and Interlaken runs through Lungern municipality, with stations at Lungern and Kaiserstuhl OW. That gives a rail link without needing to drive all the way.
How far is Bürglen OW from Lucerne and Interlaken?
Lungern is halfway between Lucerne and Interlaken on the Brünig Pass, so Bürglen is roughly midway as well. The Brünig line connects both cities.
Is Bürglen OW good for skiing?
Only in a small way. The area offers family-friendly skiing in winter, so treat this as a lake and walking base with some snow days rather than a big ski holiday.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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