Villas in Emmetten
Emmetten suits walkers and couples wanting a quiet terrace village above Lake Lucerne, with the Klewenalp cable car nearby at Beckenried. Most homes are small with few gardens, and the village sits high above the water.
- Villas
- 11
- From, per week
- £536
About Emmetten
Emmetten is a village in Nidwalden at 774 m, strung along the cantonal highway between Beckenried and Seelisberg on both sides of the Egg crossing near Lake Lucerne. About 1,500 people live here, mostly German-speaking. Sights include the St Anna chapel in Schöneck and the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sagendorf, which has danse macabre frescos. The homes sit in a tight cluster and are mostly small, for around four. Few have a garden, a pool or a sauna. Evenings are quiet, and the lake itself is a drive down to Beckenried.
Is Emmetten right for you?
- Best for
- Walkers wanting quiet lake views above Beckenried
- Not for you if
- You want a lakeside promenade or big-resort ski runs.
Near Emmetten
Beckenried
The lake-level village at 435 m, at the foot of the Klewenalp, with a 10-minute cable car up and regular lake boats.
Klewenalp and Stockhütte
A family-friendly walking and skiing area reached from Beckenried, with a Wildlife Trail on Niederbauen and an alpine flower trail around the Klewenstock.
Seelisberg
The neighbouring village on the same panoramic terrace high above the lake, along the cantonal highway from Emmetten.
Gersau
Reached from Beckenried by the car ferry that runs between the two villages, handy for a day out by car.
Getting to Emmetten
Fly to Zurich, Switzerland's largest international airport, and continue by road or rail to Lake Lucerne. Emmetten lies on the cantonal highway between Beckenried and Seelisberg, and lake boats and a car ferry to Gersau leave from Beckenried below. A car helps on the hill roads.
Villas in Emmetten
3-star property
Petrani
Emmetten, Central Switzerland, Switzerland
3
1
0
ParkingDishwasherWashing Machine+6 more
from£122
per night
3-star property
Treblani
Emmetten, Central Switzerland, Switzerland
6
3
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
from£161
per night
3-star property
Annex
Emmetten, Central Switzerland, Switzerland
2
1
0
ParkingTerraceWashing Machine+5 more
from£77
per night
3-star property
3-star property
Ramabrice
Emmetten, Central Switzerland, Switzerland
6
3
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+8 more
from£161
per night
3-star property
Ladasa
Emmetten, Central Switzerland, Switzerland
2
1
0
ParkingDishwasherWashing Machine+6 more
from£107
per night
3-star property
3-star property
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Emmetten
Emmetten, Central Switzerland, Switzerland
5
1
0
BBQTerraceFridge+2 more
from£148
per night
5-star property
Vierwaldstättersee Panorama
Emmetten, Central Switzerland, Switzerland
2
1
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+10 more
from£201
per night
Villa Tauris Lake Lucerne Spa, Pool & Views
Emmetten, Central Switzerland, Switzerland
10
5
0
Air ConBBQParking+13 more
Emmetten villa holidays: questions answered
Where is Emmetten?
In the canton of Nidwalden, above Lake Lucerne at 774 m, on the cantonal highway between Beckenried and Seelisberg. Beckenried is the lake-level village below.
How do you get to Klewenalp from Emmetten?
Head down to Beckenried, the lake-level village, where the cable car to Klewenalp takes about 10 minutes. Emmetten and Seelisberg sit on a panoramic terrace high above the lake.
Is Emmetten good for skiing?
In a small way. Klewenalp and Stockhütte make up a family-friendly walking and skiing area, with ski rental and a Swiss Ski School, so it suits gentle winter days rather than a big ski holiday.
Emmetten or Beckenried?
Emmetten is higher at 774 m and quieter, while Beckenried is at lake level, 435 m, with the cable car, boats and car ferry. Pick Beckenried for the water and Emmetten for views.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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