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Ski Holidays in Engelberg
Having seen over a hundred years of ski tourism, Engelberg’s an old hand at making ski holidays amazing. From children’s slopes to out-of-this-world freeride tours and Lake Lucerne day trips for non-skiers – it’s hard to find someone this place doesn’t cater for.
- Flight Time
- 1.5 hours
- From London
- Nearest Airports
- Geneva, Zurich
- Time zone
- GMT + 1 hour
- Language
- German, French, Italian, Romansh
- Currency
- Swiss Franc
- Ski Season
- Dec - April
Engelberg Stats
This is Central Switzerland’s main holiday destination – in the summer for its hiking trails and golf, and in the winter for incredible downhill and cross country terrain.
It’s swimming in history – the Benedictine monastery built in 1120 is still used today, its monks playing an important part in town life just as their predecessors did in years gone by. Visitors started flocking here for the scenery in the 18th century, with the Titlis mountain first being climbed in 1744. The 19th century saw Engelberg’s popularity grow as a health resort, and in the 20th century, a new found love for skiing and bobsleighing brought the resort onto the winter sporting stage.
The whole place has a wonderfully traditional feel, with Belle Epoque buildings and alpine chalets making up most of the town. That’s not to say Engelberg doesn’t do modern technology – this is the land of the world’s first revolving cable car, Rotair, and Europe’s highest suspension bridge, where steel cables support a 100m walkway, 3041m high.
FIS ski jump competitions take place here most years, with music festivals and waterslide contests also appearing on the calendar.
In terms of getting here, Engelberg has its own rail station, with the train transfer from Zurich airport taking about 2 hours.
Engelberg Transfer Times
The nearest airport to Engelberg is Zürich at 100 km or about 1 hour 44 minutes by car
What's the ski area like in Engelberg?
Which other ski resorts are near to Engelberg?
The nearest ski resorts to Engelberg include Grindelwald, Andermatt.
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Engelberg Restaurants
From fondue at the Alpenclub to curries at the Spice Bazaar and pizzas at Al Monastero – there are plenty of options when it comes to eating in Engelberg. Yucatan has a groovy dining room and a cracking burger menu. For food with a view, head up to 3020m where the Panorama-Restaurant has an ice cream bar serving fresh waffles for pudding.
Engelberg Après Ski
Yucatan’s got one of the biggest après ski scenes here, with drinks, music and dancing on tables once the slopes close. Chalet at the TITLIS Talstation has DJ’s and bands playing from 3pm and Hoheneck Bar’s live music starts up the party atmosphere on the main street. For something really cool… the Igloo Bar serves all kinds of tipples with deckchairs looking out over the peaks.
Engelberg Activites for Non-skiers
When the eating and drinking is done, set off on a sled from Gerschnialp where there’s a 3.5km forest trail or head up to the Titlis glacier park for snowtubing and snake gliss. The snowXpark has a fleet of snowmobiles to whizz around on. Daytrips to Lake Lucerne are easily doable via the Zentralbahn, and as well as shopping in the town, you can visit the monastery and cheese factory.
Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops
Engelberg is the largest winter destination and offers a wonderful variety of holiday activities and shopping experiences. The village of Engelberg is known for its distinct and rustic character. There are not too many shops in the village but it has all you need for a basic ski holiday. There are a variety of ski sports shops so you will be able to find all you need for your holiday. There are convenience stores and a sprinkle of coffee shops.
Best Time to Visit Engelberg
What's Engelberg like at Christmas?
We love the market over Christmas in Engelberg, and the monastery often hosts carol concerts for a wonderfully traditional holiday.What's Engelberg like in the New Year?
Our favourite event at New Year in Engelberg is held at the Alpine Lodge Trübsee – see out the 31st December on the mountainside, take a torchlit snowshoe walk then celebrate the 1st January with music and bubbly. Hopefully they’ll continue this tradition for years to come!What's Engelberg like in Half-Term?
Whether you’re a family looking for a first class ski holiday or a teacher after an escape to the alps, Half Term in Engelberg has plenty to offer, from its snow sure skiing to fun activities and buzzing après ski bars.What's Engelberg like at Easter?
Ski some of the best conditions in Switzerland over Easter in Engelberg, where the high peaks and glacier usually keep the ski area in good nick. Don’t miss the Titlis chocolate shop on the third floor of the mountain station…Engelberg Snow Conditions
Snow Report, History & Forecast
View our detailed Engelberg snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Engelberg snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Engelberg snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.
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Ski Accommodation in Engelberg
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How much is a ski pass in Engelberg
Maximum and minimum adult Engelberg lift pass prices ranged from CHF274 to CHF274 for 6 days access to the Engelberg ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Engelberg holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.
| Lift Tickets | Child | Adult | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day Price | CHF24 - CHF24 | CHF59 - CHF59 | CHF47 - CHF49 |
| 6 Day Price | CHF110 - CHF110 | CHF274 - CHF274 | CHF219 - CHF219 |
| Age Range | 7 - 15 | 20 - 63 | 64+ |
Getting to Engelberg
Most of our ski holidays to Engelberg packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Engelberg from nearby airports
How long does it take to fly to Engelberg from the UK?
Flights from London take about 1.5 hours to Geneva, Zurich. This table shows approximate transfer times to Engelberg from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.
| Airport | Distance to Engelberg | Transfer Time |
|---|---|---|
| Zürich | 100 km | 1 hour 44 minutes |
| Basel - Müllhouse | 150 km | 2 hours |
How long does it take to drive to Engelberg from the UK?
Browse our self-drive ski holidays which include your car channel crossing, or go choose accom-only and book your car ferry or tunnel later.
How long is the transfer from nearest Switzerland train station to Engelberg?
The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Engelberg transfers.
| Station | Distance to Engelberg | Transfer Time |
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| Engelberg | 0 km | 0 minute |
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Going to Engelberg under your own steam
For independant travel to Switzerland, compare accommodation only with Engelberg self-drive packages which include Eurotunnel or ferry.
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