Engelberg Travel Guide

  Edelweiss Hotel
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  • Edelweiss Hotel
      Edelweiss Hotel
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  • View of Swiss alps from Edelweiss Hotel balcony.
      View of Swiss alps from Edelweiss Hotel...
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  • The rotating cable car to the top of Titlis.
      The rotating cable car to the top of...
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  • View of Engelberg
      View of Engelberg
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  • skiing - Brunni
      skiing - Brunni
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Pro

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  Superb off piste opportunities. Easy transport. 


Con

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  few restaurants that all close early, high altitude takes some getting ustu 


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Things to Do  

Go to the RIGHT Engelberg

Go to the RIGHT Engelberg, Engelberg

 globetrott Says:  Please click here in order to get to the right village of Engelberg close to Luzern........................................ 

Rotating cable car to top of Mt Titlis

Rotating cable car to top of Mt Titlis, Engelberg

 linnyloo Says:  The peak of the glacier near Lucerne offers a special sensation: when taking the aerial cable-car to the top, the gondolas start revolving on the 600-meter-long segment beginning in Stand and ending at the mountain station Klein Titlis located at 3,020 meters above sea... 

Mount Titlis

Mount Titlis, Engelberg

 a5floor Says:  In Engelberg you can go to Mount Titlis. This mountain is 3020 meters/10000 feet high. On clear days you have magnificent views. I had the benefit that it was a great day when I was on top of Mount Titlis: sun and blue skies. 

Up to the summit!

Up to the summit!, Engelberg

 barbskie Says:  Take the mountain cableways high in the air called Rotair Cable-car with a rotating Gondola. It starts revolving on the 600-meter-long segment beginning in Stand and ending at the mountain station Klein Titlis located at 3,020 meters above sea level. 

Nordic Walking

Nordic Walking, Engelberg

 Dyesebel Says:  A form of excercise to those who are tired of just sightseeing;) It can be arranged for individuals or groups.You'll need to register at the Schweizer Skischule if you want to join. 

Crossing the Boarder of 2 Cantons

Crossing the Boarder of 2 Cantons, Engelberg

 Dyesebel Says:  Walking through this tunnel will lead you to the boarder of 2 Cantons,Bern and Obwalden.And to the "South Face Window",which also offers panoramic view of the alps. 

Enjoy the panoramic view

Enjoy the panoramic view, Engelberg

 Dyesebel Says:  Enjoy the breathtaking view of the alps. 

Ice Grotto

Ice Grotto, Engelberg

 Dyesebel Says:  You won't really see much here but it gives you the feeeling of what it's like inside the glacier and touch the eternal ice. 

IceFlyer

IceFlyer, Engelberg

 Dyesebel Says:  The Iceflyer gives you the opportunity to go or see closely to the glacier crevasses. 

Titlis, absolutely necessary

Titlis, absolutely necessary, Engelberg

 erickrodrigues Says:  If you get to Engelberg, you must go up the Titlis, the lift on all the way to the top does not take to long. Reserve about 3 to 4 hours if you plan to just reach the top and admire the snowy peeks, and more if you want to snowboard or sky. 

Hotels  

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Restaurants  

mmm: Go to the right Engelberg-page !

mmm: Go to the right Engelberg-page !, Engelberg

 globetrott Says:  Please click here in order to get to the right village of Engelberg close to Luzern........................................ 

Self-Service Panorama Restaurant

Self-Service Panorama Restaurant, Engelberg

 Dyesebel Says:  There are quiet a few places to eat there but this Selfservice is for me more practical because the service is quick and offers a wide variety of foods,either international or regional specialties and it's also less expensive. 

Transportation  

Cable ride.

Cable ride., Engelberg

 a5floor Says:  When you are in Engelberg and you want to go up on Mount Titlis, you need to take a cable ride. This cable ride will take you up on the mountain (3020 meter/10000 feet). The ride is really great as you can enjoy the scenery. 

Trip to Mt.Titlis

Trip to Mt.Titlis, Engelberg

 Dyesebel Says:  The trip to Mt.Titlis from Talstation Titlisbahn takes approx. 40mins in 3 different "type of transport".First,you'll have to board on 6-person Gondola,then change to the Trübsee and take the cable car to Stand Glacier Station.And last but not the least,take the Titlis... 

Zürich HB-Engelberg

Zürich HB-Engelberg, Engelberg

 Dyesebel Says:  From Zürich Mainstation take the train to Lucerne then from Lucerne change to another train to Engelberg.And from there,you can either walk or take the bus to Talstation Titlisbahn.The journey takes about 2.25 hrs. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

choose the right Engelberg

choose the right Engelberg, Engelberg

 globetrott Says:  Please click here in order to get to the right village of Engelberg close to Luzern........................................ 

Watch out!!

Watch out!!, Engelberg

 Dyesebel Says:  Since Titlis is popular for both tourists and winter sport fans,you'll have to expect people travelling with their ski equipment, e.g. ski sticks etc.Be very careful,coz you might get hit with their ski sticks or step on by their ski boots.Ouch;)!!! 

Sports & Outdoors  

Go to the RIGHT Engelberg

Go to the RIGHT Engelberg, Engelberg

 globetrott Says:  Please click here in order to get to the right village of Engelberg close to Luzern......................................... 

Winter Sport

Winter Sport, Engelberg

 Dyesebel Says:  Magnificent place for snow sports.It offers 82km of runs and 24 ski lift systems. 

SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP Dec 21 & 22

SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP Dec 21 & 22, Engelberg

 Nykaenen Says:  Engelberg's Titlis Schanze will host World Cup events on Dec 21 & 22. The K 120 hill is situated in the southern part of the town and the stadium capacity is up to 20.000 spectators. Current hill record holders are Simon Ammann of Switzerland and Alan Alborn of USA with 137... 

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 Magnificent place for snow sports.It offers 82km of runs and 24 ski lift systems. 

 

Questions and Answers

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Q:  We are planning to visit Mt. Titlis next weekend. I am looking for a moderately priced hotel nearby the train station of Engelberg... 

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A: There are a good many hotels near the train station. You can take a look at VT's (or Trip Adivsor's) Engelberg page for ideas. FWIW, we stayed at Hotel... 

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Titlis, Engelberg

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 Titlis is located in Central Switzerland at 3020m or 10 000 ft. Feel the snow all year round! This is also a popular place for different winter sports such as snowboarding,ski,winterhiking and many... 

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Engelberg

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 For my full report, look on my Aarau page. 

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All these ENGELBERGpages are in the WRONG location

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 This Engelberg is a small village close to Biel and Bern, that nobody on VT has been to ! --- Unfortunately VT gives this Engelberg as a target in the search-function and hides the right Engelberg... 

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Engelberg

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 Engelberg is a village in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. It is the leading mountain resort in central Switzerland. In the Middle Ages, Engelberg was known for the educational accomplishments... 

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Engelberg...Swiss heaven

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 A popular destination here in Switzerland mostly known as "Heaven"......a summer and winter paradise. The village also radiates the special charm of the Benedictine monastery, the wonderfully fresh...... 

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