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New president brings a breath of fresh air to Nidwalden tourism!
Nidwalden Tourism elects Bruno Christen as president and proposes new strategic projects for 2026.
New president brings a breath of fresh air to Nidwalden tourism!
On May 15, 2025, the general meeting of Nidwalden Tourismus took place in Emmetten, at which a change in management took place. Bruno Christen was unanimously elected as the new president. He was previously vice president and in that role assumed responsibility for the organization's finances. His involvement on the board goes back to 2021. Christoph Keizer, who served as president for several years, resigned from his post and handed over management to Christen.
In the new constellation, Beatrice Zimmermann was elected vice president. Not only does she bring experience as a former telemark racer, but she is also a health and exercise specialist at Keen on Sports. Their commitment is also reflected in their active participation in the “Mettenweg” farm and in the Stanser Wuche fair.
New to the board
Andres Lietha will be represented on the board of Nidwalden Tourismus. Since autumn 2024, he has been managing director of the Culinarium Alpinum in Stans, a culinary project that focuses on regional gastronomy. Markus Wyss was confirmed as auditor, and the new board is pursuing the strategic project “New Nidwalden Tourism” (NNWT), which is to be implemented from 2026. A central goal is to intensify cooperation with communities and local tourism organizations through performance agreements.
The Culinarium Alpinum, an initiative based in Stans NW, plays a relevant role in the region's culinary scene. The team includes, among others, Peter Durrer as host, who emphasizes the unique gastronomic positioning of the project. Jacqueline Bill heads the administration and brings valuable experience from the hotel and catering industry. Chef David Zurfluh plans a seasonal and varied menu and works closely with local producers.
General overview of the Culinarium Alpinum
The KEDA Foundation, the Culinary Heritage of the Alps, is also supported by a dedicated team, including:
- Andres Lietha – Geschäftsführer
- Viviane von Moos – Leiterin Kommunikation
- Marie Pfammatter – Leiterin Beratung und Projekte Landwirtschaft
- Corine Niederberger – Administration und Wissenssammlung
- Scarlett Dubois – Wissenssammlung
- Sabine Mensch – Gärtnerin essbare Landschaft
- Stefan Röösli – Leiter Daten- und Wissensmanagement
- Peter Franken – Freelancer Beratung und Projekte
Jost Huwyler, project manager for construction coordination, emphasizes the culinary diversity of the region, while Beat Heuberger, project manager for finance and fundraising, sees the great potential of the Culinarium Alpinum. The restaurant and hotel in the Culinarium Alpinum are open daily and offer a welcoming atmosphere for guests from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and on Sundays until 1:00 p.m.
With these innovations, Nidwalden Tourism is striving for dynamic development that will benefit both the local population and visitors. In the long term, the new impulses are intended to further increase the region's attractiveness as a tourist destination.
For further information about developments at Nidwalden Tourism please visit htr.ch and for details about Culinarium Alpinum take a look culinarium-alpinum.com.