Stans is the capital of the canton of Nidwalden, located on the shores of Lake Lucerne, offering a tranquil and magnificent landscape. The core experience is to take the century-old Stanserhorn railway and cable car to the summit of Mount Stanserhorn, where the revolving restaurant at the top provides panoramic views of 10 lakes and the Alps. In the old town, there are the St. Peter and Paul Church and the Winkelried Monument. The cuisine features traditional Swiss flavours: cheese gratin with potatoes, Alpine grilled meat platter, Black Forest cake, and enjoying these in mountain restaurants adds a wilder, more rustic charm.