The O-iO, Oldtimer in Obwalden, has been around for 27 years. Since then, the event has been part of Obwalden's cultural landscape, has become a model for similar events and is now one of the most important classic car gatherings in Central Switzerland - with an impact far beyond the country's borders. In perfect weather, the 2026 edition showed in all its facets what makes this meeting so special.
On the Whitsun weekend (May 23/24, 2026), the Lugano Elégance beauty contest took place in Ticino and the Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) event in central Switzerland. Plenty of material for a joint picture story by Daniel Reinhard.
After the attempt to create a "Sports Valley" failed miserably around 25 years ago, the canton of Obwalden in the canton of Obwalden in the canton of Uri has big plans again and wants to become a Mecca of mobile contemporary history this year and bring the entire mobile tradition to life for one day. O-iO organizer Ruedi Müller: "We will offer Mobil what Goodwood does with motorsport. Most of the vehicles can already be admired standing in the Museum of Transport in Lucerne, but we want to......
The popular classic car festival "Oldtimer in Obwalden" will once again take place in Sarnen on May 23 and 24, 2026. The highlight of the 2026 edition will be the early opening of the Brünig steam railroad, but of course there will also be the popular passenger rides and other tried-and-tested O-iO program items ...
The popular Whitsun classic car meeting "Oldtimer in Obwalden" (O-iO) will take place in 2026 on May 23 and 24. The program is similar to previous years, but this time the Sunday excursion goes to Brienz. You can and should register now, as places are in high demand ...
ÜOver 500 historic vehicles and their owners will invite you on a journey into the past in Sarnen and Seelisberg on June 7 and 8, 2025. You can watch and enjoy for free, the event offers something for everyone, including families.
On June 7 and 8, 2025, the widely popular classic car meeting “Oldtimer in Obwalden”, O-iO for short, will once again take place. Over 450 cars have already been registered and the number is growing daily. At Whitsun, everything in Sarnen and Engelberg will once again revolve around the historic automobile, and even politics canüt stand aside…
Every year at Whitsun, one of the largest classic car meetings in Switzerland takes place in central Switzerland. On June 7 and 8, 2025, the capital of Obwalden will once again be transported back at least half a century into the past, to the delight of 500 classic car drivers, many visiting families and children. O-iO is a real cultural event and connects generations. You can already register now.
Every year at Whitsun, one of the largest classic car meetings in Switzerland takes place in central Switzerland. On June 7 and 8, 2025, the time has come again and the capital of Obwalden will once again be transported back 50 years into the past, to the delight of 500 classic car drivers, many visiting families and children. You can already register now.
Around 600 cars gathered in Sarnen on May 18 and 19 for this year's "Oldtimer in Obwalden", transforming the village center into a diverse open-air museum. In keeping with the character of a folk festival, it was mainly down-to-earth classic cars that could be found. But of course there were also one or two gems to marvel at, as our event report with numerous photos shows.