Obwalden (Sarnen), small Central Switzerland canton of 38,000 inhabitants, has become fiscally attractive and offers remarkable alpine quality of life. Industry, tourism, soft taxation.
The canton
Population: 38,000
Capital: Sarnen
Median salary: CHF 6,600/month
Taxation: among the softest (lump-sum tax possible)
Economy
Precision industry: Maxon Motor (motors), Pilatus Aircraft
Tourism: Engelberg, Titlis (skiing)
Forest and wood: traditional industry
Private banking: strong family office concentration
