Nidwalden
Lighttoolbox
Canton of Nidwalden
Canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland
Nidwalden municipalities work together to develop measures for sustainable lighting management
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Lighttoolbox Flims Laax Falera
Municipalities of the tourist area Flims, Laax and Falera jointly develop a sustainable lighting strategy
Canton of Grisons (Switzerland)
2026
Client
Flims Laax Falera Management AG
Beneficiaries
Three municipalities in the canton of Grisons: Flims, Laax and Falera
Key Partner
Mirasteilas Observatory
Artificial light is not only an energy issue. It also affects ecosystems, disrupts the natural day-night rhythm of people, animals and plants, and generates unnecessary costs for municipalities. In nature-based tourism regions such as Flims, Laax and Falera, lighting infrastructure must strike a balance between safety, aesthetics and environmental responsibility. Although legal frameworks and implementation guidelines are available, municipalities often lack the staff and time needed to address the issue systematically and implement appropriate measures.
In collaboration with Flims Laax Falera Management AG, the region’s Destination Management Organization, a workshop on light pollution and sustainable lighting management was held in the municipality of Flims. Representatives from the municipalities of Flims, Laax and Falera, local energy providers, the Mirasteilas Observatory, and the destination worked together to develop sustainable measures to reduce light pollution, with the shared goal of pursuing Dark Sky certification. The workshop was based on the “Lighttoolbox” developed by seecon, which provides municipalities with a systematic framework for developing and implementing lighting strategies tailored to their needs.
Together with Flims Laax Falera Management AG and the municipalities, seecon conducted a participatory workshop based on the “Lighttoolbox”. Specifically, we carried out the following activities:
Co-create and design
- Development of measures, lighting strategies and a concrete action plan tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of each municipality.
Empower
- Supporting and empowering municipalities to quickly understand complex lighting issues and use this knowledge to develop concrete action plans.
Reach and connect
- Organization and facilitation of a workshop for municipal representatives.
Links to publications
- Official FOEN website on light pollution and the Lighttoolbox (in English).
- Link to Flims Laax Falera Management AG (in German)
Let’s work together!
Would you like your municipality to protect ecosystems, bring back the night sky, or simply use lighting more efficiently? Whether you are in a rural nature-based region or an urban center, we can help you find the right strategy.
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