Kanton Nidwalden

About the canton

The canton of Nidwalden employs around 900 people in over 60 professions. Employees take advantage of the canton's manageable size, with a population of around 44,000, to work efficiently and closely with citizens. The administration is lean, and contacts with decision-makers can be established quickly. The cantonal administration sees itself as a service provider working on behalf of its citizens.