Engelberg, Obwalden

Engelberg resort guide

Obwalden, Switzerland

Home to Titlis glacier with year-round skiing

Engelberg at a glance

82
Trails
25
Lifts
9,908ft
Top
3,281ft
Base
6,627ft
Vertical
BRN
Nearest airport, 43 mi
25% beginner35% intermediate40% advanced

Engelberg offers glacier skiing, challenging terrain, and easy access from central Switzerland.

Your questions about Engelberg, answered

How big is Engelberg?

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

How high is Engelberg?

The lifts run from 3,281ft at the base to 9,908ft at the top, a vertical of 6,627ft. 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 trails 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 backcountry and 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 November 20 to May 26, about 189 days.

March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 67in, 44in of new snow and 5.0 bluebird days.

Month-by-month snow history →

What is the nearest airport to Engelberg?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bern (BRN), 43 mi away in a straight line. Zürich (ZRH) is 45 mi, Lugano (LUG) is 61 mi. 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 ticket 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.

Full lift ticket prices and history →

Airports near Engelberg

Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.

  • BernBRN
    43 mi
  • ZürichZRH
    45 mi · major airport
  • LuganoLUG
    61 mi

Travel time to Engelberg

Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.

  • Fly to Zürich (ZRH)Quickest
    Flight
    8h 30m · 3,921 mi
    Ground transfer
    1h 30m · 60 mi
    Total
    ≈ 10h
  • Fly to Bern (BRN)
    Flight
    8h 25m · 3,893 mi
    Ground transfer
    1h 25m · 58 mi
    Total
    ≈ 12h 20m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

  • Fly to Lugano (LUG)
    Flight
    8h 35m · 3,981 mi
    Ground transfer
    2h · 82 mi
    Total
    ≈ 13h 5m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.

Engelberg lift ticket 2026/27

CHF 3506-day adult Engelberg-Titlis · ≈$424

CHF 58 per day · 1.3 km of trails per € · #19 of 34 for value in Switzerland

Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices

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Price history since 2000/01, currency converter & value breakdown

Engelberg trail map

We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Engelberg. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Engelberg has 82 trails and 25 lifts, running from 3,281ft to 9,908ft.

Why go to Engelberg

  • High altitude and excellent snow
  • Great for all skill levels
  • Modern lift infrastructure
  • Great for families
  • Beautiful mountain scenery
  • Good value for money

Things to know

  • Can get crowded during peak season
  • Limited nightlife
  • Weather dependent
  • Limited tree skiing
  • Can be windy
  • Limited challenging terrain

Skiing and snowboarding Engelberg by ability level

Beginners

Engelberg is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.

Intermediates

Perfect for intermediate skiers! Engelberg offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.

Advanced

Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Engelberg, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.

Our take on Engelberg

Food & dining

Après-ski

Price level

Mid-range

Facilities

Official resort website: engelberg.ch

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Distances are straight-line, not by road.