Titlis – Engelberg

Titlis – Engelberg

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Weather at Titlis – Engelberg

partly-cloudy

Low: -7.3°C / High: 12.9°C

Wind: S 12 km/h

Recent Snowfall

24 hours: 9 cm

7 days: 42 cm

Snow Depth

Base: 90 cm

Season Total: 113 cm

Resort Status

Lifts: --/--

Trails: --/--

Last Updated: May 3, 2025View Full Report →

High-alpine excellence defines Titlis-Engelberg, where Switzerland's largest lift-served vertical drop delivers 2,000m of continuous descent from glacier to village. This remarkable terrain encompasses 82km of groomed runs reaching 3,028m at the Titlis summit, creating one of Central Switzerland's most snow-reliable destinations. The distinctive glacier sector remains skiable into May, while powerful snowmaking ensures village-level connections throughout winter. From technical blacks on the Laub face to sweeping intermediate runs through Trübsee's scenic landscape, the area combines serious challenge with accessible terrain. The historic monastery village provides cultural contrast to the cutting-edge mountain infrastructure, creating a destination balancing Alpine authenticity with high-performance skiing.

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Elevation: 3031m / 9944ft

Spanning from historic Engelberg village at 1,050m to the glacier-crowned Titlis summit at 3,028m, the lift network showcases Swiss engineering excellence across 25 diverse installations. The rotating Rotair cable car—the world's first fully rotating aerial tramway—provides spectacular 360° views during the final ascent, symbolizing the innovative approach throughout this system. Strategic modernization continues with high-capacity replacements enhancing flow across the domain while managing the area's increasing popularity. The exceptional vertical drop creates Switzerland's longest possible descent on a single lift pass, with nearly 2,000m of continuous skiing from summit to village base—a rare achievement in Alpine resort design.

Titlis – Engelberg Lift System
Total Ski Lifts = 19
Aerial Tram
3
Aerial Tram
Gondola
2
Gondola
8-Person Chair
3
8-Person Chair
6-Person Chair
4
6-Person Chair
Quad Chair
3
Quad Chair
T-Bar
4
T-Bar

Titlis – Engelberg Resort Elevation

9908ft3020mResort Summit6617ft2017mVertical Drop3291ft1003mResort Base
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Trails

Total Runs

0

Total Area

70km

43.5 miles

Difficulty Distribution

Beginner
26%
Intermediate
61%
Advanced
13%
Expert
0%
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Location

Just 35km south of Lucerne and 85km from Zurich Airport sits Engelberg, positioned in a dramatic glacier-carved valley beneath the imposing Titlis massif. This accessible Central Swiss location combines outstanding winter sports with cultural richness in one of Switzerland's oldest mountain resorts. The 12th-century Benedictine monastery continues to produce renowned mountain cheese while forming the historic heart of a village that balances traditional architecture with carefully integrated modern development. Unlike purpose-built destinations, Engelberg evolved organically around its monastic foundation, creating an authentic year-round community where visitors experience genuine Swiss mountain culture alongside serious skiing credentials.

Titlis – Engelberg

, switzerland

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Season Info

The winter calendar at Titlis-Engelberg stretches remarkably from October through May, with glacier skiing available when most Alpine resorts remain closed. The early season often delivers excellent high-altitude conditions while lower areas await sufficient snowfall. January and February bring classic winter conditions with reliable coverage throughout the vertical range, while March typically combines considerable snow depth with increasing sunshine. What distinguishes this destination is its spring skiing excellence—April often provides perfect conditions with established snowpack, longer daylight, and fewer crowds across terrain that preserves quality weeks after lower resorts have closed for the season.

Current Season

2024 - 2025

Opening Day

10/26/2024

Closing Day

5/4/2025

Days Open

191

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Annual Snowfall

Metric

4.3m

430cm

Imperial

14.1ft

169in

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