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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Obwalden, Switzerland (2026)
Engelberg is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Obwalden in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 3 markets. Its listings averaged $31,800 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 38% of nights. It leads on the blend rather than on any one measure, placing 1st of 3 for market size and 1st of 3 for year-round demand. Sarnen and Lungern come next.
- Markets tracked
- 5
- Active Airbnb listings
- 380
- Avg. revenue per listing
- $33,200
- Occupancy rate
- 40%
- Avg. nightly rate
- $285
- Avg. revenue, top 3 markets
- $33,700
The short answer
Obwalden Airbnb Market at a Glance
Across Obwalden, the 380 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $33,200 over the same period. They were booked on 40% of nights at about $285 a night; the ranking covers the 3 markets with at least 30 active listings.
The ranking weighs revenue per listing most, then occupancy and market size, then how evenly income spreads across the year and how it changed on the year. It reflects rental performance, not purchase prices or local short-term rental rules. How the ranking works.
Where the top 3 Airbnb markets in Obwalden are
Each dot is one of the 5 markets AirROI tracks in Obwalden, sized by active listings. Select a number to jump to its profile.
All money figures on this page are in US dollars.
Top 3
The Top 3 Airbnb Markets in Obwalden
Each profile draws on the market's full AirROI report: how it earns, when in the year, who books and what sells. Monthly figures are averages per listing active in that month, so twelve of them add up to more than the annual average, which also counts listings that operated for only part of the year.
1. Engelberg
Known for: Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Engelberg - Avg. revenue
- $31,800 +6% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 38%
- Nightly rate
- $285
- Active listings
- 246
Where it places among the 3 ranked markets in Obwalden
- Revenue 2nd of 3
- Occupancy 3rd of 3
- Market size 1st of 3
- Year-round 1st of 3
- Growth 1st of 1
- How it earns
- Engelberg is Obwalden's largest Airbnb market, with 246 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $31,800 in revenue over the year, the second-highest of the 3 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $3,030 a month; the top quarter clear $4,840 or more. Revenue per listing rose 6% over the year, the biggest gain in Obwalden, helped by nightly rates 11% higher.
- When it earns
- Engelberg has two seasons, June–August and December–February. February is the strongest month at about $5,180 per listing, and November the quietest at about $2,310.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (69%), led by visitors from Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (35% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 82% of supply.
Revenue per listing by month
$5,180 $2,310- Median listing
- $3,030/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $4,840+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 71 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 69%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
2. Sarnen
Known for: High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Sarnen - Avg. revenue
- $40,200
- Occupancy
- 42%
- Nightly rate
- $370
- Active listings
- 42
Where it places among the 3 ranked markets in Obwalden
- Revenue 1st of 3
- Occupancy 2nd of 3
- Market size 3rd of 3
- Year-round 2nd of 3
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Sarnen is Obwalden's third-largest Airbnb market, with 42 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $40,200, the highest of the 3 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $3,370, and the best quarter clear $6,220. With 42 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Sarnen's season runs from May to September, peaking in July at about $7,460 per listing; March, the quietest month, brings in about $2,740.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (79%), led by visitors from the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom.
- What sells
- Two-bedroom homes lead the market (37% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 52% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet March.
Revenue per listing by month
$7,460 $2,740- Median listing
- $3,370/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $6,220+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 75 days
- Average stay
- 4 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 79%
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
3. Lungern
Known for: High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Lungern - Avg. revenue
- $29,300
- Occupancy
- 43%
- Nightly rate
- $215
- Active listings
- 49
Where it places among the 3 ranked markets in Obwalden
- Revenue 3rd of 3
- Occupancy 1st of 3
- Market size 2nd of 3
- Year-round 3rd of 3
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Lungern earns on volume. Rates run below the Obwalden average at about $215 a night, but listings book 43% of nights. Average revenue per listing came to $29,300, the third-highest of the 3 ranked markets. Its place at #3 rests on occupancy (1st of 3) rather than on revenue per listing. Month to month, the median listing earns about $2,820 and a top-quarter listing $4,150 or more. Its 49 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Lungern concentrates from May to September: July earns about $5,900 per listing, about 3.4 times as much as March.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (90%), led by visitors from France, Germany and the United States.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (39% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 43% of supply.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can ride out a slow March and would rather price for occupancy than for rate.
Revenue per listing by month
$5,900 $1,750- Median listing
- $2,820/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $4,150+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 78 days
- Average stay
- 4 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 90%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
Full ranking
How All 3 Ranked Markets in Obwalden Compare
The overall ranking with the five measures behind it. "Slow month" is a market's weakest month of revenue as a share of its best, so a higher figure means steadier income. Select a column heading to re-sort.
By measure
Obwalden Airbnb Markets Ranked by Revenue, Nightly Rate and Occupancy
The overall ranking balances five measures. These lists take one at a time, for buyers who care most about income, pricing power, bookings, a steady calendar, momentum or market size.
Method
How the Ranking Works
The ranking covers the 3 markets in Obwalden with at least 30 active Airbnb listings and data through September 2026. Each market is compared with the others on five measures, and markets are ordered by a weighted blend of where they place on each:
- Revenue per listing (35%): average revenue an active listing earned over the past 12 months.
- Occupancy (20%): share of available nights that were booked.
- Market size (20%): active listings. Bigger markets offer more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers when you sell.
- Year-round demand (15%): revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month. The latest month is left out when its bookings look incomplete.
- Growth (10%): change in revenue per listing from the year before. Markets whose boundaries changed between years are scored in the middle.
Left out: 1 market whose data predates the latest refresh. The score measures how rentals perform. It does not include purchase prices, financing, operating costs or local short-term rental rules, which vary by address and should be checked before buying. Figures are in US dollars and match each market's own report; see the data methodology for how listings are tracked.
To check one property before buying, run its address and size through the Airbnb calculator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in Obwalden
What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Obwalden?
Engelberg ranks first of the 3 markets in Obwalden in AirROI's ranking, with US$31,800 in average revenue per listing and 38% occupancy. Sarnen and Lungern follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.
What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Obwalden?
By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 60 listings, Engelberg leads at US$31,800 a year. Profit also depends on what a property costs to buy and run, which varies far more between markets than revenue does.
How much does an Airbnb make in Obwalden?
The average active listing in Obwalden earned US$33,200 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 40% occupancy. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.
Where is Airbnb demand highest in Obwalden?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Engelberg has the highest occupancy, with 38% of available nights booked. Its listings average about US$285 a night and US$31,800 a year.
Which Airbnb markets in Obwalden earn the most evenly through the year?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Engelberg has the steadiest income: its slowest month, November, still earns about 45% of its best. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.
Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in Obwalden?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Engelberg, up 6% on the year before. A single strong year can reflect events or new supply, so it is worth checking a market's monthly trend before relying on it.
How many Airbnb listings are there in Obwalden?
AirROI tracked 380 active Airbnb listings in Obwalden over the 12 months to September 2026, across 5 markets. The largest ranked market is Engelberg, with 246 listings, followed by Lungern with 49.
Directory
All 5 Airbnb Markets in Obwalden
Every Obwalden city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.