The new president brings a breath of fresh air in Nidwalden Tourism!

The new president brings a breath of fresh air in Nidwalden Tourism!

On May 15, 2025, the General Assembly of Nidwalden Tourism took place in Emmetten, in which a change in the leadership was carried out. Bruno Christen was unanimously elected as the new president. Previously, he was vice president and took responsibility for the organization's finances in this role. His commitment to the board goes back to 2021. Christoph Keiser, who acted as President for several years, stepped back from his post and handed over the management to Christians.

In the new constellation, Beatrice Zimmermann was elected vice president. She not only has experience as a former telemark racing runner, but is also a health and exercise specialist at Keen on Sports. Her commitment is also evident in the active participation of the “Mettenweg” courtyard and at the Stanser Wuchen-Märcht.

new on the board

Andres Lietha is now represented on the board of Nidwalden Tourism. He has been managing director of the Alpinum Culinarium in Stans, a culinary project that focuses on regional gastronomy since autumn 2024. Markus Wyss was confirmed as an invoice revisor, and the new board is pursuing the strategic project “New Nidwalden Tourism” (NNWT), which is to be realized from 2026. One 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 culinary scene in the region. Among other things, the team includes Peter Durrer as the host, who emphasizes the unique gastronomic positioning of the project. Jacqueline Bill heads the administration and brings valuable experiences from the hotel industry and gastronomy. Chef David Zurfluh plans a seasonal and varied offer and works closely with local producers.

overview of the Culinarium Alpinum

The Keda Foundation, the culinary legacy of the Alps, is also borne by a dedicated team, including:

• Andres Lietha - Managing Director
• Viviane from Moos - Head of Communication
• Marie Pfammatter - Head of Advice and Projects Agriculture
• Corine Niederberger - Administration and Knowledge Collection
• scarlett dubois - knowledge collection
• Sabine Mensch - gardener edible landscape
• Stefan Röösli- Head of Data and Knowledge Management
• Peter Franken - Freelancer advice and projects

Jost Huwyler, project manager for the 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. Restaurant and hotel in the Alpinum Culinarium are open daily and offer an inviting atmosphere for guests from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Sunday until 1:00 p.m.

With these innovations, Nidwalden tourism strives for a dynamic development that benefits both the local population and visitors. In the long term, the new impulses should further increase the attractiveness of the region as a tourist goal.

For more information about the developments at Nidwalden Tourism, please visit htr.ch take a look at culinarium-alpinum.com .