At Food Unplugged, indulgence, creativity and authenticity take centre stage: the food is cooked without electricity or gas, instead relying on traditional, authentic and regional preparation methods. Local culinary artists conjure up culinary masterpieces with passion and skill and spoil guests to the highest level.
From 11 to 14 June 2026, the Fürenalp-Bahnen barbecue area will be transformed into an outdoor kitchen for connoisseurs. The following highlights await you at Food Unplugged:
Everything you need to know about Wood Food:
Visit the Waldbeizli from 11.30 am to 5 pm at the barbecue area by the Fürenalp cable car. From 11.30 am to 4 pm, you can enjoy snacks prepared exclusively for you by the chefs.
You don't need to register. Just drop by!
Visit the Waldbeizli from 11.30 am to 5 pm at the barbecue area by the Fürenalp cable car. From 11.30 am to 4 pm, you can enjoy snacks prepared exclusively for you by the chefs. Between the snacks, you can browse the food market with dozens of different local products!
You don't need to register. Just drop by!
Everything you need to know about the Forest Dinner:
| 17:55 h | Departure of the last free public shuttle from the station to the barbecue area at the Fürenalp cable car with the EAB. |
| 18:15 h | Welcome and aperitif (no consumption possible beforehand) |
| 18:45 h | Placement of guests, start of drinks service |
| 19:00 h | Start Food Unplugged |
| 22:40 h | 1. Shuttle (extra course) back to the train station with a connection to the 11:02 p.m. train to Lucerne |
| 23:15 h | 2. Shuttle (extra course) back to the train station with a connection to the bus heading toward Wolfenschiessen / Lucerne at 11:39 p.m. |
| 17:55 h | Departure of the last free public shuttle from the station to the barbecue area at the Fürenalp cable car with the EAB. |
| 18:15 h | Welcome and aperitif (no consumption possible beforehand) |
| 18:45 h | Placement of guests, start of drinks service |
| 19:00 h | Start Food Unplugged |
| 22:40 h | 1. Shuttle (extra course) back to the train station with a connection to the 11:02 p.m. train to Lucerne |
| 23:15 h | 2. Shuttle (extra course) back to the train station with a connection to the bus heading toward Wolfenschiessen / Lucerne at 11:39 p.m. |
| 17:55 h | Departure of the last free public shuttle from the station to the barbecue area at the Fürenalp cable car with the EAB. |
| 18:15 h | Welcome and aperitif (no consumption possible beforehand) |
| 18:45 h | Placement of guests, start of drinks service |
| 19:00 h | Start Food Unplugged |
| 22:40 h | 1. Shuttle (extra course) back to the train station with a connection to the 11:02 p.m. train to Lucerne |
| 23:15 h | 2. Shuttle (extra course) back to the train station with a connection to the bus heading toward Wolfenschiessen / Lucerne at 11:39 p.m. |
In the evening, they will spoil you with refined courses at the Forest Dinner. In the afternoon, you can try your way through their delicacies at the Wood Food. Find out more about the talents of the Forest Kitchen:
A food journey through forests, meadows, streams and mountains. Presenting the honesty of produce while exploring and preserving the flourishing flavors of nature. An ever changing menu with its roots in the north and its heart in the Swiss alps.
Storytelling through taste.
From heart to heart
A special kind of gourmet experience awaits you in the Spannort Restaurant. A young, bright service team guides you through creative menu compositions made from fresh, regional products with a lot of charm and mischievousness. Here you can feel, taste and see the love of detail. The cosy rooms with lots of wood and the small terrace on the village street invite you to linger and enjoy.
Our chef, Oscar has a real love for local ingredients and nature. Before joining us in Engelberg, he gained experience in various restaurants around the world, always focussing on using seasonal produce and supporting local suppliers.
The large house on Bahnhofplatz. The legendary Yucatan restaurant on the ground floor. Always at the cutting edge or one step ahead.
The defining characteristic of our gastronomy is ‘endless reinvention’. It's less about change and more about authenticity. We are enthusiastic, adventurous and open to new things. That's why it's clear that we're involved in Food Unplugged. Roger on the organizing committee and Max at the fire pit.
In the cosy restaurant, refined dishes are lovingly and carefully prepared for you. Only regional and seasonal ingredients are used, with a preference for local produce. Down-to-earth dishes are combined with surprising elements, preferably from French cuisine, to create exquisite culinary delights.
Perched high above Engelberg at 1,800 meters above sea level, Atelier Hess blends alpine charm with modern culinary culture. Chef Nicholas Lundgren combines Alpine classics with international influences and Nordic accents. A native of Stockholm, he brings experience from various posts around the world to Engelberg and creates a creative, distinctive cuisine full of precision and expression. Atelier Hess was recently awarded 13 GaultMillau points.
To accompany your meal, they will spoil you with harmonious pairings at the Wald Dinner and with refreshing drinks at the Wood Food afternoon. Read more about our talents with grapes:
Brunnerweinmanufaktur is a young winery on Lake Sempach. With unconcern, a lot of know-how and entrepreneurial courage, we create extremely cheeky wine combinations in addition to the wine classics.
We – that’s Kevin Studer and Denis Koch, the winemaking duo behind Winery Kastanienbaum. We could talk about seven hectares of vineyards, the ideal climate, and the unique terroir. But that would only be half the truth. What truly defines us is something else: a love for detail. The care with which we craft our wines. The conviction that origin is not just a word but a promise. We stand for artisanal excellence and lasting enjoyment.
In a sun-drenched location, we produce authentic and vibrant wines—using minimal technology and with great respect for nature.
In our vineyard, we nurture an intact, multifaceted ecosystem—the foundation for high-quality grapes that, with minimal intervention, mature into vibrant, terroir-driven wines.
Biodynamics is the central element of our approach.
The Food Unplugged Festival draws on the culinary expertise of local producers from the Engelberg Valley.
We are a family business that has been brewing beers over an open fire in a copper kettle for six years. Whether we brew at home in the Obermatt, or at 1900 metres above sea level, e.g. on the Laucherenalp, as part of an event. No effort is too great for us to offer our guests an unforgettable brewing experience. We produce lagers, wheat beers, pale ale or a dark stout as well as our classic corn beer. Our beers are available in local restaurants and shops. Are you curious? See you soon at an event.
As in the previous year, Food Unplugged 2025 was a huge success. Here is a brief review!
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The forest dinner is already fully booked on two dates, and there are only a few places left for Thursday.
We would be happy to put you on the waiting list and let you know as soon as places become available again.
