Engelberg Ski Resort Guide
Engelberg, Switzerland
Rated: 4/5 (from 7 ratings)
| Recommended For | Freeriders, Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 82km |
| Highest Lift | 3,020m |
| Resort Height | 1,000m |
| Nearest Airports | Zurich and Basel |
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Engelberg
The ski area of Engelberg is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,000m, with 82km of marked runs.
Summary
Engelberg has direct access to 82km of downhill skiing, with 28 marked pistes, served by a total of 26 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 3,020m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Engelberg is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Engelberg.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Engelberg is 12km long and the most difficult run is the 'Rotegg', which is 2km in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Engelberg?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 21 December, with around 63cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,299m | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Engelberg Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | 4km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 14 | 53km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 10 | 25km |
| Downhill Total Length | 82km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 37km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 26 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Engelberg Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,020m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,050m |
| Resort Altitude (Engelberg) | 1,000m |
| Max Vertical | 2,020m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, S, W
Engelberg has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Freeriders | |
|---|---|
| Expert Skiers | |
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Engelberg
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Engelberg Ski Schools and Engelberg Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Engelberg?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Obwalden, Canton of Obwalden.
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Engelberg is Zurich, 82 minutes drive away.
Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Berne, Lugano, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Friedrichshafen, Milan Malpensa, Strasbourg and Sion airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 26 ski lifts are able to uplift 25,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 32km of ski runs, with 20 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Engelberg open?
Opened (since 26 October 2024).
Closes : 4 May 2025.
Usual opening is early October, and usual closing is Late May.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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