Engelberg Blog

Take a look behind the scenes of the monastery village in our blog and find out what is currently happening in and around Engelberg!

NEW BLOGS:

Until relatively recently, sledging was considered pretty uncool. If you did it, it was probably because you weren’t much good at skiing. But that’s all changed now, and sledging is more popular than it has been for years. Find out the secret of our sled in the blog.

To the secret

11th february 2020 - Come to the cross-country trail by Engelberg’s Sporting Park for a magical night-time skiing session. On two evenings each week the floodlights are switched on so that you can ski until 9 p.m.

04th February 2020 - With its central location, Engelberg is the perfect day trip destination. We have put together a few ideas for a fabulous family day out.

Go to the tips

03. December 2019 - Haven’t quite decided whether to spend your winter holiday in Engelberg? These seven good reasons should dispel any doubts.

29. October 2019 - Alpine herdsman Franz Häcki walks deliberately from his Alpine hut to a wooden cross higher up the mountain. He is carrying an old-fashioned megaphone. You can find out what he's up to here.

28. November 2019 - Soon the Samichlaus and his Schmutzlis will be on their way back to the families here in Engelberg. Here you can find out what is in the golden book this year and how Samichlaus is preparing himself.

This way to Samichlaus

22 October 2019 - In keeping with the season opener in Sölden this weekend, there is a new blog about the five-time Junior World Champion Marco Odermatt. The 22-year-old Nidwaldner tells how he deals with so much praise and pressure and what role Engelberg plays in his life.

16 October 2019 - A walk along the Aa gorge from Engelberg to Grafenort offers a magical experience of unspoiled nature: cliffs, rocks, woodland, flora and fauna – and the constant sound of rushing water.

02 October 2019 - Their names are often at the forefront of World Cup races: Marco Odermatt, Lena Häcki, Fabian Bösch, Michelle and Marc Gisin. The winter sports enthusiasts are very close to their homeland and return to Engelberg at every opportunity. Read here why the monastery village is a place of peace for them.

Running in the Alps doesn't necessarily mean that you have to turn your lungs inside out to breath. With the cable cars in Engelberg, you reach the mountainsides with still enough energy to admire the view of the beautiful surroundings.

to the trail adventure

WINTER:

The right gear can greatly increase the fun factor of cross-country skiing. We asked an equipment expert for his top recommendations. read here what Robbie recommends to you.

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23. January 2019 - If you are looking for the ultimate freeride Eldorado, Engelberg is the place for you. Thanks to the unique topography of the Titlis, powder lovers can look forward to a huge number of awe-inspiring routes, located at altitudes of up to 3,020 metres – throughout almost the entire winter season.

What happens before the slopes are opened for the guests after a snowy night? and who are the brownies who prepare everything before the sun rises?

26. October - As the weather gets colder, cross-country skiers start looking forward to the winter sports season ahead. This year, Engelberg hopes to launch into the season as early as possible thanks to its new, improved cross-country facilities.

12 February 2019

23 January 2019 - Out on the mountain in every season

27 December 2018 - The white gold - Beat Christen explains in this blog why the white gold is so valuable for the ski resorts and that even the snow from the cannons does not simply fall at the push of a button.

A Girls-Freeride day in the Engelbergertal is waiting for Nadia. The weather promises blue skies and pure sunshine - the anticipation is great. Read how Nadia spends the day in deep snow and what insider tips she has in store.

27 November 2018 - Bini Amstutz - Head of Ski Jumping hill

FAMILY:

12 July 2019 - Under the motto "Smuggler & Hemmer", a large playground and a wonderful recreation area have been created on Trübsee. The newly built 3000 m2 playground on Trübsee is so attractive and varied that the children of blog author Andrea only want to go there.

If you’re looking for things to do when visiting Engelberg with children, look no further! Our author has put together several inspiring ideas.

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First of all: Yes, it is exhausting to ski with small children. But - and this "but" is especially big: it is fun in spite of the exertions and, thanks to the well-situated Klostermatte, it is much less tiring than elsewhere.

After that restful morning on the farm with my daughter I get some time for myself. But this activity is much less relaxing – I’ve signed up for a climbing course at the Sporting Park. It’s time to get physical!

GUIDE:

23 May 2019 - Pour yourself a glass at the Wine Bar. The café recently introduced a self-service wine bar offering a regularly changing selection of red and white wines.

When the night falls in Engelberg, the party people come out to play, celebrating and dancing 'til dawn. Here we provide a few tips for an unforgettable night out.

Each one of Engelberg’s five most popular mountain restaurants is the perfect place to stop for a break before making your final descent, to wind down a day of hiking, or to while away the afternoon during heavy snowfall. But take heed, gentle skier, sledger, hiker or pleasure-seeker: in these moreish restaurants there is a very real risk that you will stay longer than intended!

TRADITION AND CULTURE:

In a few days that time is over which the alpine herders like to call the most beautiful season. Read here why the alpine herders are looking forward to head back down to the valley but always have some melancholy with them.

When summer comes to a close, Alpine herders drive their animals back down into the valley. We know that spending the summer on the mountainside is good for cows, but how do farmers tell just how fit and healthy their charges are? They can get an answer to that question in the first half of October, when the annual cattle show takes place in Engelberg.

02 July 2019 - The bell founders of Engelberg Every bell produced by Engelberg’s bell founders is unique. It is essential that the bells have the right sound. The blog author Beat Christen tells who is behind this perfect work in this blog.

7 November - Patience is a virtue for our vintner!

14 June 2019 - Between the Eienwäldli and the Wasserfall, various art objects made of pure natural materials by artists of Switzerland, especially from the Engelberg region, as well as from southern Germany and northern Italy will be exhibited for four months. This path invites to a special sensory experience - to linger, to observe and to encounter transience.

ALPINE CHEESE TRAIL & BUIRÄBÄHNLI SAFARI:

21 June 2019 - The route can be divided up into smaller sections, and you can take day trips to individual parts. It is quicker and easier if you combine your hike with the cable car, or use a bike or scooter. This blog article gives tips and ideas for families, gourmets, and e-bikers.

The blog author Stéphanie Souron visited the cheese maker Sälmi in his alp on Gerschni and was introduced by him to the secret of his alpine achievements. Stéphanie soon realised that alpine life had nothing to do with romanticism but was hard work. Why Sälmi has been doing it for 43 summers anyway, he told her in this blog.

to the alp adventure

11 October 2018

SUMMER:

Andrea, the blogger can see the Titlis out of her kitchen window every day, and she's been up Klein Titlis too many times to count – the ascent in a cable car, and the descent usually on skis. This time she decided to join in the Titlis Mountain Trophy and finally take on Gross Titlis, covering the 2,200 metres of ascent on foot for the very first time!

to the Adventure

14 September 2018

In the new Flowtrail of Engelberg Pirmin, the local trailers and bikers put his heart and soul into it.

Veera Bianca, a finnish blogger tells about her experience in Engelberg: It was my first time in Engelberg. I had waited for this adventure for months. The vast mountain range outside the window. Nothing but an adventure ahead of me.

to the adventure

When was the last time you walked barefoot? And I don’t mean at home on your nice smooth floor, I mean out in the woods, over grass, or across pebbles. It’s time to kick off your shoes and get back to nature!

Looking up the Fürenwand from the bottom can give you a funny feeling in your tummy –excitement or apprehension, or both. Those who’d like to give it a try but feel a little nervous should register for one of the free Rock & Safety Days climbing courses.