Ski Lifts in Engelberg
Engelberg has a total of 36 ski lifts carrying up to 37,000 riders per hour, mostly serving the main ski area at Titlis (17 lifts) and Brunni ski area (10 lifts). The lift system is open for skiing from late October until the beginning of May.
Engelberg Cable Cars & Ski Lifts
Engelberg-Titlis Ski Lifts
The Titlis ski area (70km of slopes and off-piste terrain) is served by 17 lifts – a funicular, three cable cars, two gondolas, six chairlifts and five surface lifts – with a capacity of 22,711 riders per hour.
The Titlis Xpress 8-person gondola lift provides easy transportation in two stages from the base station to Trubsee and Stand; the Titlis-Rotair cable car then whisks you up to the summit at 3,020 metres. The first two stages, to Trubsee, have two lifts running in parallel for increased capacity.
Other than beginners heading for Gerschnialp, everyone must reach Trubsee before they disperse across the mountain. So, there can be queues on weekend mornings and at noon when half-day tickets become available. Queuing is not usually a problem on weekdays, and a funicular lift and two cable cars from the valley provide backup in busy periods.
The top Titlis-Rotair cable car, with a rotating floor, gives passengers a 360-degree panoramic view of cliffs, glacier crevasses and mountain peaks during the 5-minute ascent to the summit. Other main lifts are high-speed 4-6-seater chairlifts, mostly with bubble covers and some with heated seats. The least-tech facilities, five surface lifts, are mainly in beginner areas, supplemented by three magic carpets.
With a 2,000 m vertical difference between the Titlis base station and the highest lift, it’s a lengthy process (even without any queues) to reach the top via a minimum of four long lifts. Engelberg’s ski lifts run from 8.30 am to 4.50 pm, and you can view currently open ski lifts, slopes and snow conditions online >
Brunni Ski Lifts
Ski Lifts at Bannalp, Wirzweli-Dallenwil and Haldigrat
Engelberg Ski Lift System
Engelberg Lift Passes
The Engelberg-Titlis “whole destination“ ski pass is valid for ski lifts in the Titlis and Brunni ski areas and mountain trips to Furenalp for snowshoeing and hiking. There’s also night skiing at Klostermatte from 6 pm to 9 pm, for which a separate lift ticket is required.
Single-day or multi-day ski pass prices include over 50% discount for children aged 6-15, approximately 20% discount for young adults 16-19 years and 10% discount for seniors aged 64 years and older; Mondays – Fridays (public holidays excluded).
The lift company operates a dynamic pricing model taking into account the starting date, duration, demand and short-term weather forecasts. Expect to pay more for your ski pass at peak times, such as Christmas, New Year and public holidays, and the earlier you book, the cheaper the price.
Reduced ski pass prices for the ski lifts at Brunni and Klostermatte only. If you are a beginner, a “whole destination” pass may not be necessary. Alternatives for families with young children and beginners include lower-altitude skiing at Klostermatte or Trubsee.
However, early in the season or late spring, beginners may have to ski at Titlis if there is not enough snow in these lower areas. Ski passes for Klostermatte also include half-day passes valid from 9 am until 1 pm or from mid-day.
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Engelberg Lift Company
Bergbahnen Engelberg-Trübsee-Titlis AG
Poststrasse 3
CH-6391 Engelberg
Switzerland
Tel: +41 41 639 50 50
Web: www.titlis.ch
Snow Reliability and Snowmaking in Engelberg
Thanks to its high elevation, the Titlis glacier and generally reliable snowfall, Engelberg has one of the longest ski seasons in Switzerland – an average of 220 skiing days a year from October to May – and an average annual snowfall of 597cm per year, including 42 snow days. Additionally, technically good snowmaking facilities include 164 snow cannons covering 40% of slopes hence, the long run down to the village is often open. The SnowFactory on the Titlis glacier at 3,020m can also be used to refresh the snow around the mountain lift stations and to fill cracks in the glacier, reduce snowmelt and help minimise glacier shrinkage during the summer months
Sustainability
All ski lifts in Engelberg are operated by environmentally hydroelectric power and the Brunni mountain railway remains the first and only climate-neutral, certified facility in Switzerland. Since the winter of 2019/20, more than half of the heating in Engelberg is generated by ecological wood heating, and since 2022 all electricity is from renewable sources, with a further 50% green electricity planned by 2030. Easy access to Engelberg by public transport and an efficient free ski bus service also contribute to a low carbon footprint.