General Information About Engelberg

"The village is characterised by the imposing monastery and the collegiate church. There are still about 30 monks living and working here today. The Mountain of Angels as the founders of the Benedictine monastery called the place in 1120 is a popular excursion destination for people travelling from nearby Lucerne: the journey to Engelberg by road or narrow-gauge railway can take as little as one hour.

The Titlis is the highest glacier excursion destination and biggest ski and snowboard paradise in Central Switzerland. The Titlis and its glacier park are accessible by revolving rotair cableway. At an altitude of 3020 metres above sea level visitors are treated to a fabulous view of the central Alps. The Titlis Glacier Park and the ""Ice Flyer"" chairlift are a paradise for visitors looking for gliding fun. Mt. Titlis also offers a glacier grotto in eternal ice and Europe's highest suspension bridge."

Things to Do:

Titlis and Rotair cableway – highest glacier excursion destination and biggest ski and snowboard paradise in Central Switzerland, accessible by rotating cablecar.

Engelberg Monastery – the biggest church organ in Switzerland, collegiate library and exhibition cheese diary are the most important attractions of the monastery.

Four-lake-tour – magnificent tour from mirror-smooth Lake Trüb to deep blue Lake Engstle.