The village is characterised by the imposing monastery and the collegiate church. There are still about 30 monks living and working here today. The Mountain of Angels as the founders of the Benedictine monastery called the place in 1120 is a popular excursion destination for people travelling from nearby Lucerne: the journey to Engelberg by road or narrow-gauge railway can take as little as one hour.
The Titlis is the highest glacier excursion destination and biggest ski and snowboard paradise in Central Switzerland. The Titlis, Engelberg's 'house mountain', and its glacier park are accessible by revolving rotair cableway. At an altitude of 3020 metres above sea level visitors are treated to a fabulous view of the central Alps. The Titlis Glacier Park and 'Ice Flyer' chairlift are a paradise for those keen to glide down the slopes on skis or some of the other snow-gliding equipment for beginners and adventurers which is available free of charge. And there are a freestyle park, glacier grotto in the eternal ice and walking options on the Titlis.
Summer
Several theme trails (mountain flower trail, Brunei trail, tickle trail, Knapp trail) provide the perfect opportunity to explore the countryside on foot. The hiking paradise of Trübsee, popular starting point for tours to several mountain lakes, is located halfway up the Titlis. Other options for adventure include climbing up one of the four via ferratas, paragliding through the mountain air, river rafting and canyoning and biking. And the 18-hole golf course is no less exciting.
Highlights
- Engelberg Monastery - the biggest church organ in Switzerland, collegiate library, Valley Museum and exhibition cheese diary are the most important attractions of the monastery.
- Titlis and Rotair cableway - highest glacier excursion destination and biggest ski and snowboard paradise in Central Switzerland, accessible by rotating cablecar.
- Four-lake-tour - magnificent tour from mirror-smooth Lake Trüb to deep blue Lake Engstlen, on to turquoise Lake Tannen all the way to picturesque Lake Melch.
- Brunni Trail - 12 information boards provide vivid information about nature and life of humans and animals in the mountains.
Top Events
Alpen-Schlagerfestival (Alpine Pop Song Festival) - Festival and talent competition for future pop starlets (August/September) in one
FIS world cup ski jumping in Engelberg. - The only world cup ski jumping event of the season in Switzerland is held in Engelberg.
6 Comments
michael cohen
Can you please let me know how many kilometres by road is Engleberg from Zurich international airport? And please let me have the detailed driving directions - which are the best roads to get there?. I see that it is NOT directly accessible from the A2?
Wednesday, Oct 12, 2011 8:10 AM
Christy Hu
I used to study as an overseas student in Engelberg for almost 2 years. I love Engelberg so much that I am now going back again after all these years with my husband for our honeymoon! I am so exciting about our upcoming trip in Sept and hope to re-visit Hotel Europe and Hotel Bellevue at where my Uni used to locate.
Thursday, Sep 1, 2011 7:09 PM
LLoyd
Hi Vijayalaxmi, did you take a guided tour or went by yourselves. We are planning to Mt Titlis in August
Wednesday, Jul 13, 2011 7:42 PM
vijayalaxmi
Just back from a tour of europe with my hubby and son. Mount Titlis was what I liked best. Hope to be back some day again!
Saturday, Jul 9, 2011 8:25 PM
soma
wallis
Monday, Jun 27, 2011 1:21 PM
Sean
Just arrived in Engelberg, SWZ. The valley is loaded with low lying clouds and steady drizzle is falling. Regardless, the location is beautiful and looking quite dramatic with the in & out weather. Looking forward to meeting some locals and getting to know the trail system. Let the summer fun begin!
Saturday, Jun 18, 2011 5:15 PM