Cidade Turismo
Switzerland

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Your trip to Engelberg.

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Engelberg – Obwalden Destination Lucerna and the mountains

How to get there

  • Aeroporto de Zurique (ZRH) Zurique · 100 km
  • Engelberg 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Zentralbahn trains link Lucerna to Engelberg hourly, in about 45 minutes. From Zurich Airport (ZRH) it's about 100 km, with a train change in Lucerna. Confirm before buying.

How many days

One day is enough for the Titlis and the monastery as a return trip from Lucerna. With two days, include Trübsee and Brunni. Those who come to ski usually stay a week.

When to go

From June to September, for hiking and seeing the lakes without snow. The ski season usually runs from November to April, with longer-lasting snow on the high Titlis. In May and November, some cable cars often close for maintenance.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The train arrives from Lucerna, and the gondolas and the monastery are a few minutes' walk from the station. There are local buses within the village.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Engelberg
  1. Morning
    Ascent to the Titlis

    Take the first Titlis Xpress gondola and continue on the Titlis Rotair to the top.

  2. Afternoon
    Glacier and Cliff Walk

    Visit the Glacier Cave, cross the Cliff Walk and, if it is operating, cross the glacier on the Ice Flyer. On the way down, stop at Trübsee.

  3. Late afternoon
    Monastery and cheese dairy

    Back in the village, visit the church of Kloster Engelberg and the Schaukäserei.

  4. Evening
    Dinner in the village

    Have dinner in Engelberg or take the train back to Lucerna.

2 days in Engelberg

Day 1

  1. Morning
    Titlis early

    Take the first lift up to Titlis.

  2. Afternoon
    Summit of Titlis

    Glacier Cave, Cliff Walk, Ice Flyer and the Titlis Tower.

  3. Late afternoon
    Trübsee

    Descend to Trübsee and walk around the lake.

  4. Evening
    Engelberg

    Have dinner in the village center.

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Brunni

    Take the Brunnibahn to Ristis and the chairlift to Härzlisee.

  2. Afternoon
    Hike to Ristis

    Walk down from Brunnihütte to Ristis, with views of Titlis.

  3. Late afternoon
    Kloster Engelberg

    Visit the monastery church and its cheese dairy.

  4. Evening
    Return to Lucerne

    Take the train back to Lucerne, about 45 minutes.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is it worth staying overnight in Engelberg or staying in Lucerne?

For a single day at Titlis, Lucerne works as a base. Staying in Engelberg lets you take the first lift and include Trübsee and Brunni without rushing.

How to get from Lucerne to Engelberg?

By train on the Zentralbahn, hourly, about 45 minutes.

Does Engelberg have snow in winter?

The village, at around 1,000 m, usually has snow from December to March; on top of Titlis the snow lasts longer.

What language is spoken in Engelberg?

German, with the Swiss German dialect. English is common on the gondolas, in hotels and restaurants.

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