Nidwalden mayen (18th c.)

Abstract

This "Maiensäss" (mayen in French) from Buochs, Canton Nidwalden, was built in 1788. The mayens were - and still are - small dwellings built halfway up the mountain pastures to save the farmer the journey back and forth between his main residence in the valley and the high mountain pastures.

Disclaimer

In the English version, all places feature a short overview, but not necessarily a full-blown description.

More information

• You may find information about Nidwalden mayen (18th c.) on Wikipedia.

• There is also information on this official website. Unfortunately, we can't guarantee that it's mobile-friendly.