The high valley of Engelberg in Central Switzerland boasts an action-packed summer and winter programme while also offering every opportunity for relaxation. 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 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 Glacier Park and 'Ice Flyer' chairlift at an altitude of 3000 metres above sea level 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.
In Engelberg, families enjoy the benefits of the "Families Welcome" quality label which guarantees facilities catering for families specifically. The summer tobogganing run and exotic petting zoo with lamas are just two examples of the wealth of experiences on offer for children.
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.
Winter
The 12-kilometre-long descent from the Titlis to Engelberg is the longest and overcomes a difference in altitude of 2000 metres. The Joch Pass ski region extends all the way to the Bernese Oberland. Live on the sunny side of Engelberg is a whole lot calmer: the Brunni is perfect for beginners, families, groups as well as relaxing. And the valley can also be explored on cross-country skis, doing Nordic walking, winter walking as well as in a horse-drawn carriage or sleigh.
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.
- Titlis bungee jumping - a special adventure: the ultimate 10-metre jump out of the cablecar.
- 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
How to get there
Public Transport: Zürich - Lucerne (trains run every hour); transfer to the Lucerne-Stans-Engelberg train.
Trains run every hour. On the Zürich - Lucerne - Engelberg route, the ride takes 2 hours.
By car: Zürich - Sihlwald. From Sihlbrugg via Zug take the Autobahn Lucerne - Stans
Exit Stans-Süd, then take the excellent road to Engelberg (22 km), a total of 96 kilometers from Zürich - Engelberg. Driving time by car approx. 90 minutes.
Engelberg - Airport Kloten, approx. 2 hours.
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