Engelberg resort guide

How big is Engelberg?

Engelberg has 82 pistes served by 25 lifts — 18th for pistes of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland. On lifts it ranks 15th of the 34.

How high is Engelberg?

The lifts run from 1000m at the base to 3020m at the top, a vertical of 2020m. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 5th highest, with the 2nd biggest vertical.

Is Engelberg good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Engelberg split 25% beginner, 35% intermediate and 40% advanced, against an average of 30% beginner and 29% advanced across the resorts we track in Switzerland.

On those numbers it suits confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.

For off-piste, our guide documents 5 zones at Engelberg, with the lift to take and the avalanche risk for each.

When is the ski season at Engelberg?

Over the last ten winters Engelberg has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 20 November to 26 May, about 189 days.

March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 169cm, 113cm of new snow and 5.0 bluebird days.

What is the nearest airport to Engelberg?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bern (BRN), 69km away in a straight line. Zürich (ZRH) is 72km, Lugano (LUG) is 98km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift pass at Engelberg?

A 6-day adult Engelberg-Titlis costs CHF 350 for 2026/27, or CHF 58 a day. For value it ranks 19th of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.