Engelberg
Snow Range
1050-3028m
fabulous off-piste skiing and lively après ski
Engelberg is a skiers and boarders paradise with a fantastic snow record and wide, open bowls of fresh powder to be explored. One of Switzerland's best kept secrets there is something for all levels, with a good beginners area as well as the spectacular off-piste skiing and boarding on Mount Titlis up at 3200m, accessed via the world's first revolving cable car! The traditional town of Engelberg has a lively atmosphere with excellent après ski bars offering entertainment until the early hours, and for an alternative night out try the Igloo village up at 1900m!
- the experience
- the slopes
- lift passes and tuition
- ski/board equipment
The experience
Après Ski
There are some excellent bars and pubs, some with live music; the infamous Yucatan Music Bar, the Eden Bar, the Spindle and Terrasse.
Activities
· 3.5km toboggan run from Gerschnialp · Horse drawn carriage rides · Indoor swimming pool with sauna, solarium and steam baths · Excellent sports centre with tennis, badminton, curling, ice skating and gym · Paragliding · Snowshoeing · 38kms of prepared walks · Night skiing
Eating out
There are a wide variety of restaurants to choose from. Pizzas from approx SFr15. Fondue from approx SFr17 · Alpenclub has a great atmosphere as well as food. Hotel Treff for excellent coffee and cakes. The Axels and Schweizerhaus have a good variety.
Other amenities
· Historic Lucerne 1hr by train · Travel to top of Mt Titlis on revolving cable car · Visit Ice grotto in the glacier · Igloo village
Special Offers
FREE lift pass all season for guests staying at the Hotel Terrace (excl. 01/12-23/12)
Pre-bookable Extras
Iglu-Dorf - Spend the night in an igloo!
In the most stunning location on the Trübsee Lake up at 1900m, you can spend an unforgettable night at the Engelberg igloo village. The price includes a delicious Gruyère cheese fondue, a nocturnal snow shoe tour, breakfast in the mountain restaurant, whirlpool & all non-alcoholic drinks. There is a choice of romance-igloos for 2 people and standard igloos for up to 6 people:
| Standard igloo | £80 per person |
| Standard igloo (child under 12yrs) | £50 per person |
| Romantic igloo | £125 per person |
Call reservations to book now!
Transfer time
Zurich 2hrs 30 mins (train). 2nd class Swiss rail transfer included (unaccompanied).
The slopes
Beginners
Engelberg is a great resort for beginners with easy runs in the village and gentle runs on the Gerschnialp or the sunny Brunni. The excellent local ski school will ensure you really get the most out of your stay.
Intermediates
Spend the morning on the blues and reds of the south facing Brunni before heading up to enjoy the north facing slopes. The red runs on the glacier provide excellent high altitude skiing with stunning views across Central Switzerland.
Advanced
Engelberg really is a paradise for advanced skiers. Although largely unknown in the UK there are endless off-piste opportunities as well as excellent on-piste challenges including the the 2000m descent from the Glacier and the famous Laub.
Snowboarding
If freeriding is your thing then hook up with a guide and check out the Engelberg off-piste. There is some excellent terrain up on the slopes of Alpstublii and the Laub area for fast powder turns plus a boardpark at Jochpass to play in.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
82km
Piste type No. of runs Easy 11 Intermediate 25 Difficult 2 -
Number of lifts
26 (1 Funicular, 8 cable cars, 7 chairlifts, 11 drag lifts)
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Direction of slopes
N, E, S
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Snow cannons
136
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Longest run
12kms Titlis to village
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Mountain restaurants
12
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Cross-country trails
36kms
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Snow Range
1050-3028m
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Village Height:
1,020m (3,444ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
3,020m (10,000ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift Pass
| Days | 3 | 6 | 13 |
| Adult | £93 | £162 | £223 |
| Child | £41 | £69 | £92 |
| Youth | £68 | £115 | £158 |
| Senior | £76 | £130 | £179 |
Lift pass coverage: All lifts in Engelberg.
Photo required for lift pass? 8 days +
Ski/Board Tuition
| Adult | Child | |
| Ski (5 x 3 hrs am) | £128 | - |
| Ski (5 x 4 hrs) | - | £128 |
| Board (5 x 4 hrs) | £171 | £171 |
Children: Ski 3-12 yrs 0915-1415 with 1 hour lunch break, Mon-Fri. Free supervision in kindergarten for lunch and after lesson ends. Lunch available extra charge approx. SFr13. Board 8-12 yrs, same hours as adults.
No. of instructors: 150.
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult | Child* | |
| First Time ski | £228 | £161 |
| First Time board | £291 | £224 |
Includes: 6 days equipment hire, 5 days tuition (Mon-Fri).
the savings
FREE lift pass all season for guests staying at the Hotel Terrace (from 20/12-eos)
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| Days | 3 | 6 | 13 |
| Skis/sticks | £41 | £68 | £114 |
| Superior skis | £55 | £87 | £140 |
| Boots | £25 | £44 | £75 |
| Snowboard | £55 | £87 | £140 |
| Snowboard boots | £25 | £44 | £75 |
| Child skis/sticks | £15 | £25 | £38 |
| Child ski/board boots | £13 | £21 | £29 |
| Helmet | £8 | £13 | £18 |
| Child board | £28 | £44 | £75 |
the savings
FREE lift pass all season for guests staying at the Hotel Terrace (from 20/12-eos)
