Star in three worlds.
Intro
Discoverer and prodigal son, determined and freedom-loving, eccentric yet quiet. That’s Fabian Bösch. The freestyle star from Central Switzerland.
Engelberg
Engelberg-Titlis is the largest winter and summer holiday destination in central Switzerland. The attractive village with the famous monastery offers a wide variety of holiday activities for families, newcomers and those in the know. The many exciting options will make your stay an unforgettable mountain experience.
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Early starter.
He clinched the World Slopestyle title at the age of 17. A mere one year later, in 2015, the Engelberg native made his big coup at the US X-Games in the Big Air category. Bosch has been the first Swiss since 2004 to win gold in the world’s biggest extreme sports event.
At home in the snow.
The roots of his success are to be found in his passion for snow sports. It was all very much predestined given that he had one of Europe’s most extensive ski regions complete with versatile runs on his doorstep.
Globetrotter.
Bösch catches lines on four to five continents each season, covering thousands of kilometres in the process. He cruises the biggest ski regions and the world’s most spectacular parks. One thing makes Engelberg unique, however.
When going home is on the cards, I arrange in advance to meet up with my friends to go skiing.” Nothing beats it.
One day on-piste, the next off-piste.
Bösch and his friends carve their way down the piste, doing flips or going off-piste, depending on the weather. They cavort around in the snow, moving expertly and at speed.
Preferably in the air.
It rarely takes Fabian Bösch long to start executing some jumps. He spent years polishing his technique as a member of Engelberg Ski Club. But his love for tricks was at odds with the racing sport rules. “Doing flips is simply a lot more fun,” he admits. So he decided to switch to freestyle.
Engelberg is a challenging area for skiing. That’s why I like it of course.
An exception to the norm.
He rode up an escalator with one arm while other athletes were preparing for their Olympic appearance in PyeongChang. If Fabian Bösch wasn’t already known for his impressive sporting achievements, this video ensured he gained worldwide fame.
Sporting success means more to me as an athlete. But marketing yourself on social media is very important for your career as a whole.
This is what it’s all about.
The winter sport region of Engelberg offers an altitude difference of 2,000 metres. A paradise that can be justifiably proud of its freeriding terrain and après-ski. Or as Fabian Bösch says “Engelberg can hold its own against the best ski regions in the world”.
A winter paradise
360°
The Titlis Rotair is the first cable car in the world whose cabin rotates 360° during its trip up to
In Engelberg, winter starts in October and lasts until May.
- 82km of pistes
- 12km the longest descent
- 49km of winter hiking trails
- 35km of cross-country ski trails