Engelberg at a glance
- Ideal for
- Close to Zurich: 1h25 from the airport by car
- Freeriders: Laub and Galtiberg from the lifts
- Families: Brunni at CHF 48, Klostermatte at CHF 26
- Less suitable if
- Big ski area: 82 km of runs
- Fixed price: Titlis lift pass varies by day
Weather, snow and webcams in Engelberg
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Engelberg
Recommended hotels for your budget
What to do in Engelberg besides skiing
Engelberg piste map and ski area
Beginners: Klostermatte at the foot of Brunni: 2 drag lifts, 3 magic carpets, CHF 26 a day
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial.
Engelberg lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Titlis · 1 day, lowest price | CHF 51 | CHF 20.50 |
| Titlis · 1 day, highest price | CHF 68 | CHF 27 |
| Brunni and Klostermatte · 1 day | CHF 48 | CHF 24 |
| Brunni and Klostermatte · 6 days | CHF 213 | CHF 114 |
2026-2027 prices · In CHF · Titlis: online price depending on the day · Klostermatte only: CHF 26 · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Engelberg
Book your skis before you go
- 1 Skiset shop in Engelberg, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset: one shop bookable online, 4 Seasons Sport Shop; other rental shops in the village
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (online prices) | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult group lessons, 3 days of 3h (from) | CHF 315 |
| Children's lessons from age 3, 5 mornings (from) | CHF 285 |
| Children's lessons, 5 days (from) | CHF 344 |
| Private lesson 2h30, 1 person (from) | CHF 233 |
Lessons from age 3 on the Klostermatte, area reserved for the school; lunch optional · Children's lessons only run with at least 4 children per level, starting on Monday.
When to ski in Engelberg
Best time: January to March
Getting to Engelberg
On site
Hinterdorfstrasse 1, 6390 Engelberg
Where to eat and unwind in Engelberg
Bars and pubs in the village, popular with freeriders from around the world
Restaurants in the resort
Fondue and raclette in a chalet, Kempinski terrace
📍 Kempinski, DorfstrasseMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
32°C pool, waterfall, slide, steam grottoes
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Frequently asked questions
When does the Engelberg ski area open?
Skiing begins in October on the Titlis glacier, as soon as snow conditions allow, and the season ends on 2 May 2027.
How much is a lift pass in Engelberg?
The price changes by day: online, an Engelberg-Titlis day costs from CHF 51 to 68 for an adult and from CHF 20.50 to 27 for a child aged 6 to 15. The Brunni-only pass costs CHF 48.
How do you get to Engelberg without a car?
By train to Lucerne, then the Zentralbahn to Engelberg in about 45 minutes. From Zurich airport, allow a little over 2 hours. In the village, the bus is free.
Is Engelberg suitable for beginners?
Yes: the Klostermatte at the foot of Brunni (2 drag lifts, 3 magic carpets, CHF 26 a day) and the small sectors of Gerschnialp and Ristis. The Swiss ski school takes children from age 3.
Can you ski on a glacier in Engelberg?
Yes, on the Titlis glacier, up to 3,020 m. You get there by the TITLIS Xpress and then the Rotair revolving gondola.
Is Engelberg good for off-piste?
The ski area is known for routes such as the Laub (1,200 m vertical drop) and the Galtiberg (2,000 m). The tourist office recommends a mountain guide for the Galtiberg and the Steinberg.
Sources and method
Resort profile: engelberg.ch, shop.titlis.ch, wikidata.org
Opening dates: shop.titlis.ch
Lift passes: shop.titlis.ch, engelberg.ch
Ski area: engelberg.ch
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, skischule-engelberg.ch
Getting there: engelberg.ch, transport.opendata.ch, router.project-osrm.org
Restaurants and activities: engelberg.ch, alpenresort.ch
Webcams: engelberg.ch
Ski holidays: snowtrex.fr, travelski.com
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: MeteoSwiss and SLF (CC BY 4.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Gestumblindi, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Bencegyulai, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Mussklprozz, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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