Engelberg-Titlis

Central Switzerland's biggest resort with the Mt Titlis glacier, the legendary Laub freeride run, and 2,000m of vertical from village to peak.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
2,000m (6,562ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,028m (9,934ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,000m (3,281ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
700cm (276in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
82
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
26
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
70 km of pistes
Marked piste length across the lift-linked area

Terrain Breakdown

The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.

Easy
25%
Intermediate
40%
Difficult
35%

Best For

When to go

Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.

Engelberg-Titlis's heaviest snowfall lands in January; the snowpack peaks in April.

snowiestdeepestJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Snowfall
peaks Jan
Snowpack
peaks Apr
Typical season
Oct – Jun

Snowfall: SLF IMIS, station observations (1994–2023).

Snow depth: SLF IMIS, station observations (1994–2023).

Location

Engelberg sits in a deep valley in the mountains of Obwalden, in central Switzerland's Uri Alps. The terrain climbs from a village in the valley floor to glaciated, high-alpine ground around Titlis, well above the tree line.

Getting there

Easy to reach

Fly into Zürich (ZRH), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road. The train is a practical alternative.

Compare Engelberg-Titlis to

These are the resorts most similar to Engelberg-Titlis. Pick one to see a side-by-side.

Explore Further