Summer Activity Guide EN

Welcome to Engelberg

This is the perfect place to experience nature and spectacular views of the breathtaking mountain scenery of the Swiss Alps.

Engelberg offers its visitors excellent out door and mountain sports adventures. It is not only the largest winter ski region in Central Switzerland, but in summer it becomes the ideal destination for hikers, mountaineers and mountain bikers.

DESTINATIONS

FÜRENALP

BRUNNI RISTIS

TRÜBSEE

TITLIS

BRUNNI HÄRZLISEE

DESTINATION

FÜRENALP

On the outskirts of Engelberg, you can easily reach Fürenalp by cable car. Otherwise, the adventurous can climb up to the alp via the Fürenwand via ferrata. The mountain restaurant Fürenalp with its terrace offers a breathtaking view of the Engelberg mountain world.

Starting from here, you can embark on your hiking adventures, such as the crossing of the Surenen Pass or the famous Stäuber panoramic trail.

DESTINATIONS

DESTINATIONS − FÜRENALP

PANORAMAWEG STÄUBER

Length: 9.2 km

Duration: 3 hours

Level of difficulty: Medium

The starting point is the mountain station of the Fürenalpbahn. The hike leads over the alp Surenen, which belongs to the canton of Uri, down into the Engelberg Valley to the valley station of the Fürenalp cable car.

DESTINATIONS − FÜRENALP

SURENENPASSWANDERUNG

Length: 24.1 km Duration: 8 hours Level of difficulty: Difficult

The starting point is the mountain station of the Fürenalpbahn. The hike leads over the 2.291-metre-high Surenen Pass into the main valley of the canton of Uri. The return journey from Altdorf to Engelberg is possible by cab and takes about 40 minutes. The concierge team will be happy to assist you in this regard.

DESTINATION

BRUNNI RISTIS

The Brunni is a hiking and skiing area above Engelberg, offering countless leisure activities in summer and winter leisure-time activities, especially for families. It is situated on a sunny south-facing slope and provides a wonderful panoramic view.

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DESTINATIONS − BRUNNI/RISTIS

BRUNNI-WANDERWEG

Length: 7.3 km Ascent: 293 m Descent: 294 m Duration: 2 hours, 20 minutes Level of difficulty: Easy

The panoramic circular hiking trail “Brunnipfad” is a nature trail which leads over blooming alpine meadows and offers a unique view of the Titlis and the surrounding mountain peaks. Due to its different hiking variants, it is considered a family hiking trip.

WALENPFAD RISTIS-BANNALP

Length: 11.4 km Ascent:

Duration: 4 hours, 10 minutes Level of difficulty: Medium

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A wonderful high-altitude hike from the Brunni area to the Bannalp area. The scenery: the mountain world with the Walenstöcke and a panoramic view as far as the Mittelland. Initially across meadows, the trail becomes more and more alpine and leads past the idyllic Bannalpsee. The return journey to Engelberg is by train from Wolfenschiessen.

DESTINATIONS − BRUNNI/RISTIS

RISTIS – GLOBI’S ALPINE PLAYGROUND

At Globi’s Alpine Playground, children can look forward to an area of 3,000 square metres of a small rope park with various climbing elements, a marmot slide, an alpine hut and many other adventures!

Globi’s White Water World is also part of the Alpine Playground and offers additional fun.

Time to relax?

There are three barbecue areas in the playground, each with ten seats available. Sufficient wood is also provided.

DESTINATIONS − BRUNNI/RISTIS

RISTIS – SUMMER TOBOGGAN RUN

Curving experiences for young and old are available on the 660-metrelong summer toboggan run right next to the Berglodge Restaurant Ristis and around Globi’s Alpine Playground.

Period: Daily (only in summer, in dry weather) Price: CHF 5

Important: The minimum age is eight years. Younger children are allowed with an accompanying person of at least 12 years.

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BRUNNI HÄRZLISEE

The idyllic Härzli Lake in the Brunni area is a paradise for families and children. The small mountain lake is located at an altitude of 1,861 metres above sea level. The lake got its name from its shape, which is reminiscent of a heart. At the lake, you can enjoy the magnificent panorama of the mountains of Central Switzerland.

DESTINATIONS − BRUNNI/HÄRZLISEE

BAREFOOT HIKING TRAIL

Walking barefoot not only stimulates the senses, but it is also good for your health.

The barefoot hiking trail leads from the Hüttismatt up to the Brunnihütte on an existing hiking trail.

DESTINATIONS − BRUNNI/HÄRZLISEE

KITZELPFAD

A special thrill awaits you on the Tickle Trail at Lake Härzli. The 220-metre-long barefoot Tickle Trail around the lake (1,860 m) is a unique mountain experience that offers lots of fun for young and old. Several barbecue areas are available here, as well as a restaurant.

Good to know:

The Tickle Trail is open from June to October (depending on snow conditions). This can be reached on foot or by chairlift.

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TRÜBSEE

Lake Trübsee is located at 1,764 metres above sea level on a high plateau above the Engelberg Valley between Engelberg and the Titlis or Joch Pass. The small mountain lake is a popular destination for hikers and families. It is reachable from Engelberg by cable car in about ten minutes. Kayaks and rowing boats are also available on the lake. During the warm months, swimming is also possible here.

DESTINATIONS

DESTINATIONS − TRÜBSEE

KAJAK & RUDERN

Period: July and August (only with good weather conditions).

Guided tours:

For enquiries, please contact our concierge team.

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DESTINATIONS − TRÜBSEE Secured by a solid-steel cable, the zipline descends 500 metres from the Trübsee Almhütte to the lake. Two people can glide side by side.

Period:

Daily between 13:00 and 16:30 (in dry weather)

Price:

Note: Minimum weight/body length: 30 kg/1.20 m Maximum weight/body length: 125 kg/2.10

DESTINATIONS − TRÜBSEE

ADVENTURE

If you have always dreamed of being a stuntman, the Trübsee Adventure can make your dreams come true. Try out the BagJump Tower, the Trampoline2Bag or the Slackline.

Period:

July to October (dry weather only)

Monday to Friday from 13:00 to 17:00

Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00

DESTINATIONS

DESTINATIONS − TRÜBSEE

MOUNTAIN-BIKE-TRAILS

With a total of four trails reserved exclusively for bikers, Engelberg offers the best conditions for riding downhill. Three of the four trails on the Jochpass are easily accessible by chairlift.

Trails:

- Jochpass Trail

- Hells Bells Trail

- Trudy Trail

- Pump Track Trübsee

DESTINATIONS − TRÜBSEE

RESTAURANT: ALPSTÜBLI AT THE TRÜBSEE

The large sun terrace of the cosy restaurant Alpstübli offers a magnificent view of the Titlis and the Trübsee plain.

Highlights:

- Large sun terrace

- Regional cuisine

- Good atmosphere.

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DESTINATIONS − TRÜBSEE

RESTAURANT: LAGO TORBIDO

The original taste of Italy in the heart of the ski area: pasta, pizza and wine. Located in the Trübsee mid-station of the TITLIS Express, this restaurant is the place to be.

Highlights:

- Pizza from the wood-fired oven

- Italian pasta

- Good wines.

DESTINATIONS − TRÜBSEE

TRÜBSEE-TRAIL

Length: 3.4 km Ascent: 37 m Descent: 36 m Duration: 1 hour

Difficulty: Easy

Located high above Engelberg, after the Titlis cable-car ride from the valley station up to the Trübsee, a magnificent view towards the Titlis awaits you.

The circular trail around the Trübsee is a lovely walk for families and also easily manageable with pushchairs. You are invited to barbecue at four different fireplaces.

DESTINATIONS − TRÜBSEE

FOUR LAKES HIKE

Length: 24.8 km Ascent: 1.377 m Descent: 1.298 m

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes

Difficulty: Difficult

The Four Lakes Hike is one of the most beautiful and well-known hikes in Engelberg. The walk not only connects four mountain lakes, but it also combines our two Kempinski destinations, Kempinski Palace Engelberg and Frutt Mountain Resort. Spend the night in our partner hotel or enjoy the restaurant and bar.

DESTINATIONS − TRÜBSEE

ARRIVAL AND RETURN FROM MELCHSEE-FRUTT

Arrange a private limousine with the concierge team to take you from the Stöckalp valley station back to Engelberg.

Returning to Stöckalp, you can either take the gondola or ride your bike to the valley station. In summer, there is the possibility of driving cars on the mountain road between Melchsee-Frutt and Stöckalp at fixed times.

Alternatively, you can also take the bus and train back. Travel by gondola to the Stöckalp valley station. From here, a bus will take you to Sarnen or Kerns. From there, you can take the train back to Engelberg.

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TITLIS

Visit the famous Titlis in Central Switzerland: At 3,020 metres above sea level, you will have a fantastic 360° panoramic view of breathtaking Alpine peaks and the surrounding glaciers. The Titlis offers year-round snow fun and numerous attractions.

DESTINATIONS − TITLIS

WITH THE TITLIS ROTAIR AT OVER 3,000 METRES

Take the Titlis Express to Stand. From here, the “Rotair” gondola will take you from Stand to Titlis. The TITLIS Rotair is the world’s first rotating aerial tramway.

Awaiting you on the Titlis is the TITLIS Cliff Walk – Europe’s highest suspension bridge, the Ice Flyer chairlift; and the TITLIS Glacier Park.

Afterwards, you can enjoy the magnificent view in the Panorama Restaurant Titlis.

Fares with the mountain railroads (from Engelberg to Titlis):

From CHF 96 – round trip for adults

From CHF 48 – round trip for children up to 15 years old

DESTINATIONS − TITLIS

TITLIS CLIFF WALK

3,041 metres of altitude. A 500-metre precipice. 150 steps of heartpounding. That’s something visitors can expect on the TITLIS Cliff Walk, the spectacular suspension bridge high up on the summit. Crossing it requires nerves as strong as the wire ropes on which the bridge hangs.

Once at the summit, you pass through the glacial grotto via an underground tunnel to the viewing platform at the south-face window. The suspension bridge spans all the way from this point to the top station of the Ice Flyer glacier chairlift. The TITLIS Cliff Walk is only 1 metre wide and over 100 metres long. The view into the depths is definitely breathtaking.

As Europe’s highest suspension bridge, the TITLIS Cliff Walk even sets a record.

TIP 1: ROBINSON PLAYGROUND GROTZENWÄLDI

A short walk from the Brunni valley station leads you to the Robinson playground in the Engelberg district of Horbis. With its many activities around the small lake, it leaves hardly anything to be desired. The little ones become pirates and explorers on the island. You will find a slide, bridges and rafts. For refreshment before the next lake battle, several barbecue areas are available. Grill wood can be used for a fee.

Details:

- Picnic tables

- Fire pits

- Toilets

- Covered dining facilities

Tips:

- Pack swimwear or spare clothing

- Please follow the rules of the playground

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TIP2: CARRIAGE RIDE

Experience Engelberg during a romantic and comfortable carriage ride. In summer as well as in winter, you can discover the beauty of the Engelberg Valley.

Prices:

Village tour (30 minutes) from CHF 50 Valley tour (60 minutes) from CHF 80

Extended valley tour (90 minutes) from CHF 100 Winter sledge tour (120 minutes) from CHF 120

CONCIERGE TIP – RACLETTE TOUR

How about a raclette evening in the carriage? Choose your cheese from the Engelberg cheese dairy while enjoying a glass of wine.

Price: 1 person CHF 130.00, extra persons CHF 30.00 each

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TIP 3: SPORTING PARK

The Engelberg Sports Park offers a wide range of sports activities, whether for families or for the individual athlete, and there are facilities for everyone to enjoy all that the park has to offer. Curling, ice skating, ice hockey matches and fun courses are among the most popular group activities.

For tennis lovers, there are two indoor courts and, in summer, four outdoor courts with magnificent views of the Engelberg mountains. Indoor ice skating or on the natural ice rink in winter guarantees a lot of fun. For the upcoming climbing season, you can start your first climbing attempts at the 12-metre-high climbing wall or directly at the rock.

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TIP 4: BUIRÄBÄHNLI SAFARI

On this hike, you will experience a mixture of nostalgia, adventure, beautiful hiking trails and breathtaking views. The Buiräbähnli were cable cars for mountain farmers and were used to transport goods.

The complete multi-day hike takes 12.5 hours of pure running time and takes place off the beaten track. However, you can also enjoy parts of the Buiräbähnli Safari with your family.

Buiräbähnlipass

The Buiräbähnlipass includes all eight mountain railroads, from CHF 47. The following lines are included:

Mettlen - Rugisbalm - Lutersee

Diegisbalm - Wolfenschiessen

Zälgli - Branding

Gefallen - Spione

Oberbord - Engelberg

Geißmattli - Büelen

Oberalp - Diegisbalm

Schmiedsbode - Oberrickenbach Spione - Sinsgäu

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TIP 5: ROPE PARK ENGELBERG – CLIMBING

The High Ropes Park in Engelberg offers unforgettable experiences and adventures for children and adults. It features six courses with different levels of difficulty on which you can push yourself to your limits. You will cross challenging balance bridges and suspension bridges and encounter action-packed Tyrolean slides.

Recommended duration: 2–3 hours.

Prices:

Adults from CHF 40

Children from CHF 20

Opening hours:

From May to June 2021 open at weekends and holidays from 10:00 to 18:00. From July to August 2021 open daily from 10:00 to 18:00.

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TIP 6: MOUNTAIN-BIKESCHULE

Discover the beautiful Engelberg mountains by bike: The mountainbike school in Engelberg offers private and group courses for families and children to learn the new MTB techniques. In addition to the usual mountain-bike tours and courses for adults, they also offer Kids Bike Weeks. The local bike guides teach different technical skills in a practical way, depending on the riding ability, the bike and the terrain conditions.

Bike Week for Kids:

5 days (Mon–Fri) CHF 395

3 days (Mon–Wed) CHF 270

Bikes and equipment, as well as full-day supervision and lunch, are included. Additional costs for mountain railway tickets and/or public transport are not included.

BARBECUE AREAS

AT THE BRUNNI

INSIDE THE AASCHLUCHT

IN THE EAST OF THE VALLEY, ON TOP OF THE FÜRENALP

IN THE SOUTH OF THE VALLEY, ALONG LAKE TRÜBSEE

BARBECUE AREAS

BARBECUE AREAS ALONG THE BRUNNI

1. Alpine playground Globi’s – 2 fireplaces with 30 seats.

2. Forest fireplace Ristis – 1 fireplace with 20 shady seats in the forest next to Ristis.

3. Ruchweg – 1 fireplace with 10 seats, 5 minutes from Ristis in the direction of Rigidal alpine hut.

4. Forstschletteren – 1 fireplace next to the hiking trail Ristis - RiedHorbis - Engelberg.

5. Härzlisee – 5 fireplaces with over 50 seats behind the mountain station of the chairlift.

6. Rickwald – 1 fireplace with 10 seats on the Brunniweg below the alpine hut Rosenbold.

7. Spiesboden – 1 fireplace with 15 seats along the route RistisSchwand (located about halfway).

8. Swiss family fireplace Walenweg – 1 fireplace on the Walenweg near the Walen hut.

Firewood is available at each fireplace.

BARBECUE AREAS

BRUNNIHÜTTE-HÄRZLISEE BARBECUE AREA

Take the Brunni cable car up to Ristis – by chairlift you can reach the Härzli lake station from there. A number of barbecue areas around the lake can be found there, as well as a self-service restaurant.

Special features:

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Barbecue, firewood, tables and chairs available.

- “Härzlisee” – barefoot path around the “Härzlisee”.

Starting point for the via ferrata “Brunnistöckli”, which is also accessible for children.

The Swiss mascot Globi can be found there on several days.

Hiking trails:

Kitzelpfad Härzlisee

Brunni trail 2 1/2 hours (easy/medium)

Ristis - Rigidal

Brunni 1 1/4 hours (easy)

BARBECUE AREAS

RISTIS BARBECUE

The Ristis barbecue area can be reached on foot or with the Brunni cable car. You’ll find the fireplace next to the Globi’s playground.

Special features:

Barbecue, firewood, sunshade, tables and benches are available Toboggan run

Large playground next to the Ristis mountain restaurant

Hiking trails:

Ristis - Rigidal - Brunnihütte 1 hour (easy/medium), also accessible with pushchair

- Engelberg - Ristis 1 3/4 hours (medium)

BARBECUE AREAS

BARBECUE SITES AT THE AASCHLUCHT

An adventure trail through the wild and romantic Aasch Gorge, past boulders and over numerous bridges, ideally suited for hiking even on hot days due to its shady location. The numerous fireplaces and picnic areas along the way invite not only families to linger.

Special features at Toni’s Balm barbecue area: Grill, tables and bench available Firewood available at one of the fireplaces

Covered places

Fountain with drinking water

BARBECUE AREAS

BARBECUE SITES AT THE AASCHLUCHT

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BARBECUE AREAS IN THE EAST OF THE VALLEY AND ON TOP OF THE FÜRENALP

FÜRENALP BARBECUE AREA

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Hiking trails:

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BARBECUE AREAS IN THE SOUTH OF THE VALLEY AND AT LAKE TRÜBSEE

TRÜBSEE BARBECUE AREA

RESTAURANTS

There is a lot to discover gastronomically, not only in Engelberg but also in the surrounding area and in Lucerne. We are happy to spoil you in our restaurant Cattani, but with pleasure, we also arrange culinary excursions to the restaurants in the village and in the surrounding area. Contact the concierge team for tips, reservations and possible transfers.

RESTAURANTS

RESTAURANTS IN ENGELBERG

Enjoy real culinary diversity in Engelberg. The alpine village offers fine-dining restaurants with unique local charm but also international culinary delights. You can find the entire offer in the digital “Gastro Guide of Engelberg-Titlis Tourism”.

Wirtschaft zum Schweizer Haus – go to webseite

Local Swiss Cuisine

13 Gault Millau

Hess Asia — go to webseite Asian cuisine

13 Gault Millau Spice Bazaar Indian cuisine

Alpenclub — go to webseite

Cheese fondue and fondue chinoise

CONCIERGE TIP

Hike or take the cable car to Ristis and enjoy the delicious Engelberger Älplermagronen at the Flühmatt restaurant.

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FINE-DINING IN THE SURROUNDING AREA AND IN LUCERNE

In the surroundings of Engelberg, we recommend the following Finedining Restaurants:

UniQuisine Atelier — go to website

1 Michelin star, modern cuisine, CHF 150–180. Stanserstrasse 23, Stansstad, 6362, Switzerland; 24 km

Gasthaus zum Kreuz — go to website

1 Michelin star, cosy cuisine, CHF 62–148. Stettlisstrasse 3, 6383 Dallenwil, Switzerland; 16 km

Seerestaurant Belvédère — go to website

1 Michelin star, modern cuisine, CHF 98–89. Seestrasse 18a, Hergiswil, 6052, Switzerland; 27 km

Thai Garden — go to website via “Michelin Guide”. Thai cuisine, CHF 70–110. Pilatusstrasse 29, Lucerne, 6002, Switzerland; 35 km

Lucide — go to website via “Michelin Guide”. Classic cuisine, CHF 45–135. Europaplatz 1, Lucerne, 6005, Switzerland; 36 km

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ACTIVITIES

SPORT

HIKING

Engelberg has more than 500 km of hiking trails to choose from – ranging from leisurely to high alpine – and every hiking enthusiast will find the perfect way to explore the magnificent Swiss mountains. Discover great themed hikes or go on a multiday hiking adventure.

For true mountain lovers, we recommend booking a certified local guide who will take you to the most beautiful places in the Engelberg mountains. There are tours offered, such as via ferrata, various mountain hikes, mountaineering and guided climbing or hiking tours.

SPORT HIKING

SEVERAL HIKING TIPS FOR ENGELBERG

Easy

Aaschlucht adventure trail (Engelberg Eugenisee - Grafenort; 7.2 km)

Alpkäse trail section (Engelberg Kloster Gerschnialp gondola

Alpkäserei Gerschnialp

Alpkäserei Untertrübsee; 8.5 km)

Medium

Trübsee (Engelberg - Trübsee; 7.5 km)

Alpkäse trail section (Engelberg Kloster

Brunni Bahn - Hüttismat Alpkäserei via chairlift - Alp Langerboden; 13.3 km)

Walen Trail and Benedictine Way (Ristis - Walenalp - Brunniswald Eschlen - Grafenort; 11.1 km)

Heavy

Walen Trail (Brunni Alp - Schwand - Walenalp; 10 km)

Surenen Pass (Engelberg - Fürenalp - Attinghausen BrüstiAltdorf; 24.1 km)

SPORT

MOUNTAIN BIKING

Engelberg is considered to be the best mountain-bike destination in Central Switzerland: You will find special e-bike trails, flow trails, challenging cross-country tours and full-day tours. For an optimal mountain-bike experience, the following tours can be booked through us:

Half-day: from CHF 215 Full-day: from CHF 390

Bike tours with wine-and-cheese break in an alpine cheese dairy Package from Engelberg to Lucerne, incl. boat tours and pick-up service.

For individual tours and special requests, please contact our concierge team.

SPORT MOUNTAIN BIKING

FOUR-LAKES TOUR / MELCHSEE-FRUTT TOUR

The popular four-lake tour starts in Engelberg and ends in MelchseeFrutt. During the tour, you will pass the four mountain lakes Trübsee, Enstlensee, Tannensee and Melchsee. It offers a variety of mountainbike trails, from easy to challenging. Alternatively, you can shorten the tour by taking the cable cars.

Route: Engelberg - Trübsee - Jochpass - Enstlensee - EngstlenalpTannalp - Tannensee - Melchsee-Frutt

Distance: 30 km Difficulty: Difficult

You can avoid the steepest part up to Trübsee by taking the cable car. Start the tour at the valley station Untertrübsee-Obertrübsee. Follow route no. 3 and 4.

CONCIERGE TIP

Start the tour from Kempinski Palace Engelberg and stay overnight at our partner hotel Frutt Mountain Resort in MelchseeFrutt.

SPORT MOUNTAIN BIKING

ENGELBERG STÄFELI

The Engelberg–Stäfeli Trail is a perfect day trip for families and individual guests. The starting point of the route is the train station in Engelberg. Follow the river Aa in the direction of Fürenalp.

Route: Engelberg - Fürenalp valley station - Stäfeli Alp - Engelberg Distance: 20 km Difficulty: Medium Height difference: 500 m Duration: 1–2 hours

SPORT

RUNNING

Also, for running, the area around Engelberg is excellently suited. We have created an easy jogging circuit without a great difference in altitude, but also somewhat more challenging routes for advanced runners.

SPORT LJOGGING

JOGGING – LAKE RUN

The lake run is a jogging route that perfectly suits beginners or advanced runners. The route starts directly in front of the hotel and leads over the Aa to the Eugenisee and back.

Distance: 2.8 km Difficulty: Easy Height difference: 37 m

Tip: Should the route be too short, you can extend your run along the Aa.

SPORT JOGGING

WORLD’S END RUN

The World’s End Run is recommended for joggers who like to have an uphill on their route. Starting right in front of the hotel, the route goes up the steps, past the monastery and towards the End of the World restaurant. Once there, you can either return the same way or follow the road back into town, past the Brunni cable car and directly back to the hotel. Distance:

SPORT JOGGING

VALLEY RUN

The Valley Run is dedicated to advanced joggers. Starting directly in front of the hotel, head in the direction of Aa. From there, follow the signs to Vitaparcour, past the Hotel Bänklialp. Once back at the river, keep following it until you reach the valley station of the Fürenalp. You can either follow the river Aa or the road that passes the monastery.

Distance: 10 km.

Difficulty: Difficult Height difference: 259 m

OTHER SPORTS ACTIVITIES SPORT

The range of sporting activities in Engelberg goes far beyond the usual alpine summer activities. Besides hiking, mountain biking and running, guests are also welcome to play golf, swim, row, fish or find their inner peace during a yoga session in front of a mountain panorama.

SPORT

YOGA

OTHER

Life is getting more hectic every day, and we hardly have time to relax properly. Yoga allows you to regenerate your energy and leave behind the stress of everyday life. The birth of yoga took place in the Himalayas overlooking the mountains. Especially up here in the mountains, you will benefit from your yoga sessions.

Book a private lesson by contacting us directly or join a group for an unforgettable experience. Our certified vinyasa-yoga instructor will introduce you to the beauty and tranquillity of yoga practice in Engelberg.

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GOLF

At the Engelberg-Titlis Golf Club, the unique mountain panorama complements the golfing challenges to create a unique combination of sport and nature. The 18-hole golf course with well-placed streams, lakes and bunkers is suitable for golfers of all levels. Nevertheless, even for experienced players, neither the sport nor the game strategy is neglected.

SPORT

FISHING

OTHER

Starting 15 April until 31 October, fishing with a patent is allowed in Lake Eugene, which is home to brown and rainbow trout. The closed season is only at night from 22:00 to 5:00.

New fish are released regularly (on different days of the week and as needed). During these days, fishing is not allowed after stocking. For more detailed information as well as scheduled dates, please contact our concierge team.

SPORT

ROWING

OTHER

Six rental rowing boats are available at Lake Trübsee. Each boat can accommodate four people. Life jackets are available for all.

The boats are free to use. However, a contribution of CHF 10 per hour ensures their maintenance. The money can simply be deposited in the cash box at the jetty.

SPORT

SWIMMING

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OTHER ACTIVITIES

LUCERNE

IN BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS

STANS

IN BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS

Do you know the quote “There is no bad weather; only the wrong clothes”? If that doesn’t really sound convincing to you, we have selected some activities for you which will let your stay in Engelberg become an experience even if the weather is not optimal at that moment. Our concierge team is at your disposal for further information and reservations.

IN BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS

ACTIVITIES IN ENGELBERG

- Sports park (tennis, ice skating, badminton, curling, ice hockey)

Horse-drawn carriage ride (covered carriage with blankets) Raclette ride (heated horse-drawn carriage)

Titlis glacier grotto

Spa and swimming pool (splash hour, sauna, massages, fitness courses)

Cinema

Darts and billiards at Core Irish Pub

Shopping in the centre of Engelberg

Valley museum (private tours can be arranged)

Engelberg coffee-roasting house

Engelberg monastery and church

- Cheese dairy in the monastery

IN BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS

ACTIVITIES IN THE SURROUNDINGS

- Alpamare Pfäffikon (Europe’s largest indoor water park) Museum of Transport in Lucerne (most-visited museum in Switzerland)

IMAX Theater Lucerne (near the Verkehrshaus Lucerne)

Glacier Garden Lucerne

Max Chocolatier Boutique Lucerne and Aeschbach Chocolatier AG (make your own chocolate and tours)

Escape Room Lucerne (Escape Company)

Château Gütsch (castle with own gondola)

Shopping in the shopping centres Mall of Switzerland (45 km) or Emmen Center (37 km)

LUCERNE

Located at the Vierwaldstättersee, Lucerne is the social and cultural focal point of Central Switzerland. With over 81,000 inhabitants, Lucerne is the seventh-largest city in the Swiss Confederation. Events with supra-regional appeal include the Lucerne Carnival and the Lucerne Festival. The city is an important tourist destination, because of both its lakeside location, close to the Alps, and its sights, such as the Chapel Bridge and the Swiss Museum of Transport.

STANS

The village of Stans is the main village of the canton of Nidwalden and is situated between the mountains Stanserhorn and Buochserhorn and the western foothills of the Bürgenstock. The main sights are the 1,898-metrehigh Stanserhorn, reachable by the Stanserhorn railroad, the village square and the 17th-century Church of St. Peter and Paul of the monastery of St. Clare.

Stansstaderstrasse

Spichermatt

Bluemattstrasse

Tottikonstrasse

Niderbergstrasse

Franz-Allee

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

DISTANCESURROUNDING MAPS

ENGELBERG WITH THE DOG

SURROUNDING MAP (WEST)

Planggenstafel

Engstlenalp

Grafenort

Nassboden

St. Joder Schwand

Horbis

Töbeli Grafenort

Engelberg

Station Trübsee

Vorderrugisbalm

Bergstation Chrüzhütte (Fell)

(Mettlen)

(Bitzistock)

(Rugisbalm)

(Schaftal)

Stafel (Wandalp)

(Älplerseil)

(Engelberg/ Standseilbahn)

(Ristis/ Brunni)

(Schonegg)

(Hirmi)

Hirmi

Flühmatt

(BrunniBahnen)

Stock

Stafel (Stock)

Schonegg

Rigidalstafel

(Stand)

(Laucheren)

Bielen (Bödmen) Bödmen (Zingeli)

Flüemattli chluchihütte

Unter Schindlenboden

(Chrüzhütte)

Nätschboden (Chrüzhütte)

Zieblen

Stafel

Gruebi

Schaftal

Alpelen

Zingel

Unter Zingel

(Bannalpsee)

(Oberfeld)

Wendengletscher

Engelberger Aa

ErlebniswegAaschlucht

Schwandstrasse

Studentenweg

RistisFellenrüti(Talabfahrt)

MAP ENGELBERG

Flühmatt-Kilchbühl

Schwandstrasse

Raingrüssli

Engelbergerstrasse

Haselweg

OberVogelsang

Titlisstrasse

Engelbergerstrasse

Professorenweg

Rohrstrasse

Bänklialpweg

Mühlematt

Bänklialpweg

ObereFlühmatt

Kilchbüelstrasse

Wydenstrasse

Bänklialpbrücke-Wyden

Kurwaldweg

Professorenweg

Kurwaldweg

Ritz-Bänklialp

Leiterliweg

OTHER

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

DISTANCE

Familienaktivitäten

IMAX Cinema Lucerne /

Museum of Transport 35 min 38 km

Glacier Garden Lucerne 40 min 36 km

Alpamare Pfäffikon 1 h 20 min 93 km

Shopping Mall of Switzerland 45 min 47 km

Emmen Center 40 min 38 km

City Trips

Stans 20 min 20 km

Lucerne 35 min 35 km

Zurich 1 h 10 min 86 km

Basel 1 h 40 min 133 km

Bern 1 h 50 min 142 km

Airports

Zurich 1 h 30 min 101 km

Basel 1 h 50 min 138 km

Buochs 25 min 23 km

ENGELBERG WITH THE DOG

In Restaurants

Dogs are basically allowed in all restaurants in Engelberg. However, please announce dogs in the following restaurants: Hess Asia Restaurant (13 Gault Millau Pt.) Wirtschaft zum Schweizerhaus (13 Gault Millau Pt.)

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