Quick access from Zürich airport and abundant lodgings make Engelberg great for short breaks (for which we find the towny nature of the resort is worth putting up with). And Titlis is a compelling mountain, particularly for experts.
The resort was named after the 12th-century Benedictine monastery (Engelberg means the mountain of the angel) that dominates the town as you look down from the lifts.
Pros
Reliable snow on high, shady slopes
Some classic off-piste runs
Big vertical of almost 2000m
Cons
Fragmented slopes, some poor links
Ski-bus needed from most lodgings
Limited pistes, mostly above trees
Getting there
- Basel airport: 1.5 hours
- Zurich airport: 2 hours
Contact Details
- Website: www.engelberg.ch
- Tourist office: +41 (0) 41 639 7777
Holiday Discounts
Resort Discounts
- snowrental 65 Up to 65% off equipment hire if prebooked online (discounts vary between resorts & shops )
- Skiset 60 up to 60% off equipment hire if prebooked online (discounts vary between resorts & shops in resort)
- Iglu-Dorf 15 off cheese fondue during the daytime
- Ongosa 5 off guides and instructors
Good For
Ability
- Advanced
- Intermediate
On Slope
- Fast Lifts
- Snow Reliability
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