Brunch ideas in Nidwalden

What could be better than starting the day with a good breakfast? Sunday brunch, the best invention for late risers and foodies. How about brunch in the mountains, on Lake Lucerne or at the baker’s? Here are a few tips for Sundays in Nidwalden.

Breakfast at the baker's

There’s been a bakery at Dorfplatz 12 in Stansstad since 1928. Even then, customers could consume the products on the premises. That’s still the case now. The cosy “zum Beck” is a restaurant that serves its own products. Catering for all tastes and occasions, it offers a wide selection of fine fare.

Extensive brunch in the Dorfklatsch

On selected Sundays of the month, the Dorfklatsch in Emmetten serves an extensive brunch. It starts at 10.00 a.m. with a rich, regional buffet and drinks à Discrétion. Warm courses and small desserts are added from midday. You can enjoy brunch in the garden or in the restaurant in a relaxed atmosphere.

Enjoy brunch at Stanserhorn

Enjoy the large selection of bread and croissants, plus a delicious homemade Bircher muesli with 100% Swiss ingredients, mountain cheese, Valais apricot juice and much more. All prepared for you on a tray. Breakfast is served daily from Monday to Sunday until 10.30 a.m. in the revolving restaurant.

Brunch on the water

Brunch in the middle of Lake Lucerne. A sumptuous brunch buffet awaits you on the two-and-a-half-hour brunch cruise. Various types of bread, hot dishes and even dessert. The breakfast or brunch boat sails on selected dates. 

Brunch with a view

From Emmetten, we take the cable car from Emmetten directly to the Niederbauen mountain inn. A breathtaking view of Lake Lucerne awaits us there. A rich selection of local specialities awaits you at the Sunday brunch à discrétion. Breads and many delicacies, various egg dishes, Bircher muesli and small desserts. Reservation required on selected Sundays.

Hiking breakfast (June to August)

Take the panorama cable car from Kriens up to the Fräkmüntegg, to the restaurant of the same name. Leave your heavy rucksack with the provisions at home. The hiking breakfast in the Fräkmüntegg restaurant or on its sun terrace is the best refreshment for a day of hiking. Every Saturday and Sunday from June to August. Reservation required.