Engelberg Ski Holidays

Why Ski in Engelberg?

Largely unknown by British skiers, Engelberg is one of Switzerland’s best kept secrets. We think Engelberg is best suited to intermediate skiers, the best run is the Laub, which drops 1000m. The mountain restaurants are plentiful, friendly and inexpensive by Swiss standards.

The Skiing in Engelberg

Beginners skiing in Engelberg

Engelberg is a great resort for beginners with easy runs in the village and gentle runs on the Gerschnialp or sunny Brunni. The excellent local ski school will ensure you really get the most out of your stay.

Intermediates skiing in Engelberg

Spend the morning on the blues and reds of the south facing Brunni before heading up to the north facing slopes. The red runs on the glacier provide excellent high altitude skiing with stunning views across Central Switzerland.

Advanced skiing in Engelberg

Engelberg really is a paradise for advanced skiers. Although largely unknown in the UK there are endless off-piste opportunities as well as excellent on-piste challenges includingthe 2000m descent from the Glacier and the famous Laub.

Skiing in Engelberg

At the end of an open sunny valley and dominated by the impressive 3200m Mount Titlis, Engelberg is a large and friendly traditional village. The world’s first revolving cable car provides a unique way to view the varied terrain as you travel to the guaranteed snow on the glacier 2kms above the village. There is plenty of skiing for all levels on the uncrowded slopes and the area offers superb off-piste skiing.

Snowboarding in Engelberg

If freeriding is your thing then hook up with a guide and check out the Engelberg off-piste. There is some wicked terrain up on the slopes of Alpstublii and the Laub area for fast powder turns plus a pipe and boardpark at Jochpass to play in.

Après ski in Engelberg

There are some excellent bars and pubs, some with live music; the infamous Yacutan Music Bar, the Eden Bar, the Spindle and Terrasse and you can gamble the night away at the casino.