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A few facts about Sarnen

  • Sarnen has a population of about 10,000.
  • It's the largest place in Obwalden.
  • Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland, is about 57 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Luzern, about 18 km away.
  • Close by: Kriens (15 km), Emmen (20 km) and Zug (37 km).

A first date in Sarnen

In a small place like Sarnen, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Luzern, for example — keeps it easy for both of you.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Sarnen

Who can I meet near Sarnen?

Within 50 km of Sarnen there are 52 towns and cities — Luzern, Emmen and Zug among them — with more than 630,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Sarnen?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Sarnen and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Sarnen real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Sarnen?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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