1. Cable car experience; until 1 November 2009

Discover Engelberg‘s wondrous mountain world and one of the most beautiful vacation destinations. Experience a ride up to Mount Titlis where—via the world’s first rotating cable car—you’ll enter the realm of eternal ice. Ride the Brunni cable car to reach the starting point of several hiking trails, and take yet another cableway up to Fürenalp—Engelberg’s best kept secret.

We offer:
- 3 nights in a hotel, double occupancy, breakfast included
- Rides on three different cable cars
- Price per person: SFr 239.00/EUR 159.00

2. Peak Climber’s Breakfast at the top of Mount Titlis;
1 August 2009

As they say ‚The early bird catches the worm’, and with that in mind we’ll begin celebrating Swiss National Day at 4 a.m. at the top of Mount Titlis. Every year a hearty peak climber’s breakfast and a magnificent sunrise entice nature lovers and patriots to observe the holiday at 3000 m .

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3. Town Fest with Trotti-Bike Scooter Races & Swiss National Day Brunch; 1 August 2009

Each year on the 1st of August the Swiss celebrate the legendary meeting of William Tell and his men, when they made their famous pact on the Rütli meadow. Engelberg celebrates this historical event with a town festival. At 7 a.m. a quartet of alphorns echoes from the Spannort mountain top. Throughout the day more concerts take place in various other parts of town. At 9:00 a.m. there’s a community brunch at the Schweizerhaus Restaurant. In the afternoon you can take a stroll through the market with its many interesting booths and stands. At 2 p.m. it’s time for fun at the Trotti-Bike Scooter Races. The official national ceremony for this special day—including a parade and speeches— takes place in the park at around 6:15 p.m.

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4. 1st of August Open Air Concert– DJ BoBo

3 years ago, 10,000 fans came to Engelberg to celebrate Swiss National Day. It’s time to do it again—you’re invited to the ‘biggest party in Switzerland’ as we celebrate the first of August 2009!!  This time DJ Bobo will perform with several musical friends from the 80’s and 90’s. There will be five hours of hits, performed outdoors on a huge stage in the shape of the white Swiss cross.

Concert-goers are requested to wear a red shirt or top—it’s all part of the gigantic aerial stage design.

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5. Alpine Hit Music Festival, every Sunday beginning 9 August 2009

Friends of folk music and Alpine hits! Once again the popular Alpine Hit Music Festival will take place up at Ristis—this time, however, not in the form of a competition. Listen to promising performers from the traditional folk music and Alpine hit music scene. Sure to be enjoyable!

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6. Rugghubel Mountain Run, 16 August 2009

At 9:30 a.m. the starting gun will sound for the annual Rugghubel Mountain Run. The numbers say it all: to reach the finish at 1,286 m over an 8,500 m stretch—you’ve gotta be fit!

7. Sumpter Week – The animal train arrives in Engelberg; 16 August 2009

For centuries  ‘sumpters’ –drivers of pack animals such as mules and horses— transported salt and wine over the trade route spanning  from Bavaria via the Alps to Italy. This year their route takes them through Stansstad – Engelberg – Jochpass – Griespass  as they head for Ponte, Italy.  The train of pack animals  will arrive on Sunday, 16 August  around 6:30 p.m. and will take a break in the town park (Kurpark). Swiss TV will also be on hand to cover the event. Come and experience this special piece of Swiss cultural history!

8. Titlis Mountain Trophy; 22 August 2009

A hike for hiking fans of all sorts—for families, for pros.  Go from Engelberg to Gross Titlis.
 Have you ever made it to the top of a 3,238 m mountain—on foot? Plan to do it on Saturday, 22 August 2009.
For SFr 62.00 you’ll get a refreshment at each station along the way, a delicious meal of Älplermagronen (Alpine mac & cheese) on the Titlis terrace, and a cable car ride when it’s time to return to the valley.

9. Stöckli Biker Brunch and Opening of Jochpass-Trail; 30 August 2009

Off to Jochpass by bike and cable car! At the end of the trail (consisting of several levels of difficulty) there will be brunch waiting for you.

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Mark your calendars!