Dams in Engelberg

The River Aa at times crashes over rocks, then squeezes through wedge-shaped boulders or lingers in a quiet stream bed.

Five Engelberg freeride routes promise spectacular sights, the company of a mountain guide, security and character.

From the airport to a three-thousand-metre peak in just two hours? In Switzerland this too is possible - thanks to Engelberg-Titlis. Not only does it have a ski run at an altitude of 2,000 metres, the number of pistes is overwhelming. In particular, the countless freeride options are the best in the Alps.

The journey from Engelberg to Ristis serves as the starting point of the Walenpfad, a popular high-altitude hike from Ristis to Bannalp. The cable car ride up to Ristis, featuring breathtaking mountain panoramas, is worth the trip itself.

The glacial descent from the Titlis through the steep Rotegg is a dream for good skiers. It’s high alpine character and views as far as and beyond the Swiss border give this slope a real majestic touch.

An unforgettable experience, pure adventure; that is Flying Fox. On the six courses of varying difficulty you can slowly approach your limits. You cross challenging balance bridges, hanging bridges and tyrolean slides loaded with action.

This kids’ snow playground is a compact ski resort located on flat terrain and hence ideal for families and beginners. Globi’s Winterland is serviced by the Brunni cable cars Engelberg and is accessible to the general public.

A unique place for lovers of Swiss cheese culture has been created between the old monastery walls. Here you can discover regional cheeses and handmade farm products from the Engelberg Valley. The integrated bistro guarantees some moments of pleasure with cheese, wine or coffee. The Mitmach – Chäsi (interactive cheese dairy) offers almost unobstructed insights into cheese production.

The Helsana Trails are open 365 days a year. The prepared circular routes encourage you to stay fit with running, walking and Nordic walking and enjoy exercising in the outdoors.

Who has what it takes to be a farmer? Show your skills in typical Swiss posts.

The snowXpark in Engelberg is unique in the world and promises fun and action galore. At the entrance are electrically powered snowmobiles that you can drive to your heart’s content on cordoned-off trails.

This 1-kilometer-long toboggan run is just perfect for families with tiny tots.

Hidden between Ristis and the mountain hut at Brunni, the 11 stories that Globi has written for his book have been stolen. All the children are invited to set off on the treasure hunt to find chests in which clues have been concealed that they use to track down the stolen stories.

A huge playground and a wonderful leisure area have been created on the shores of the Trübsee under the banner “Smugglers & Muleteers”.

A fine example of the Alpine via ferrata, set in stunning scenery. With good safety "- wire ropes, iron pins and some ladders, as well as an iron rope ladder.

Whether outdoors in the sunshine or indoors whatever the weather, Engelberg has a wide array of options for ice skating, ice hockey, Bavarian curling and curling.

The Engelberg-Titlis skiing area extends over 3 cantons, namely Obwalden, Nidwalden and Bern. The cantonal Nidwalden - Bern border leads straight through the middle of the Jochstock ski piste - so here you can set foot on Bernese soil with an easy swing, and ski in Nidwalden with a sportive carving turn to the right and enjoy the best of both worlds!

If you have always dreamed of a big adventure but decided to play it safe, this is your chance to quench your thirst for an adrenalin rush and true thrills.

With its bouncy castles and rope park, Globi’s Alpine Playground at Ristis in the Engelberg Valley is a great place for the kids to let off steam. The adjacent White Water World is suitable for those who are not scared of the water.

The Benedictine Monastery, built in 1120, forms the center of Engelberg. To date there are still approximately 30 monks living and working in the Engelberg monastery.

The descent from the Titlis to Engelberg is one of the longest in the Alps – a full twelve kilometres. In its upper part especially, there are some exceptionally difficult sections. From time to time, however, it runs along gentle terrain.

The Alpine Cheese Trail links seven alp dairies on an attractive hiking route through Engelberg’s diverse countryside. On the Alps, you’ll discover the appeal of the traditional alpine cheese and learn all about how difficult life can be on the summer grazing pastures.

Learning to cross-country ski is the perfect winter pastime for the whole family. Everyone can have fun and get involved. It’s also a handy winter skill to have.

Enjoy winter with us at “TITLIS Snow Experience” Do your first steps on skis at our snow experience park. Combine your snow experience with an e-snowmobile ride and snowtubing.

Lose yourself in the past: the Talmuseum is located in the middle of the village of Engelberg, in the so-called “Heraldry House”, a farm house built between 1786 and 1787.

Successful cooking on an open fire requires some special ingredients. A pinch of creativity, large amounts of teamwork and communication, as well as a good portion of timing are necessary for the mission to succeed. In the middle of nature, a 3-course menu is conjured up from regional products with local chefs without any electricity.

At 100 metres long and one metre wide, the “Titlis Cliff Walk” suspension bridge stretches spectacularly from one rock face to the other.

The largest and best known winter holiday resort in central Switzerland has a great range of cross-country trails at varying altitude levels.

The first time you have to muster up the courage, but then you’ll never want to stop: daredevils get the opportunity to hurtle headfirst down a toboggan run on the airboard.

The tin toboggan on the Brunni is located at an altitude of 1600 m right next to the mountain station of the Brunni cable car and the Ristis Restaurant.

A 3.4 kilometer-long hike in the path of water - with a circular hike on the Fürenalp.

All good things come in threes... a lively village, an impressive valley and a fascinating mountain range. Blogger family KidsErOPuit spent an exciting few days in Switzerland, even venturing into the year-round snow.

The journey to the Titlis is truly an adventure in itself. First take the Titlis Xpress gondola to the middle station, then continue your journey in the TITLIS Rotair, the world’s first revolving cable car, all the way to the top.

In the snow park next to the Alpine Lodge Trübsee guests can really let off steam in the snow.