Engelberg

Engelberg’s Benedictine monastery, framed dramatically by the glaciers of Mt. Titlis, Switzerland’s tallest mountain, helps create the appropriate tone for a place literally translated to ‘Angel Mountain’. The 12th Century abbey once ruled over the surrounding valley, but these days its monks are more teachers, and some of them are all about teaching state-of-the-art cheesemaking techniques - there’s a cheese dairy onsite.

All this adds extra colour to what is an extremely underrated ski resort. The best places to stay in Engelberg include some very excellent ski lodges and are perfect bases whether you want to hit the piste or sample the local specialities.

What not to miss:

• Discover Engelberg's 80 kilometres of downhill skiing and snowboarding.
• Explore the mountain trails of the Brunni mountain area.
• Watch cheese being made in the factory inside Engelberg's monastery.
• Challenge yourself to climb one of the numerous rock faces.
• Unwind in any of the four spas Engelberg has to offer.

As with many of the most popular resorts the best places to stay in Engelberg are quickly snapped up, so do plan ahead and book early.

For a boutique stay

• Ski Lodge is basically named but its 39 rooms are far from basic and offer a boutique experience surrounded by fabulous mountain views. Generous breakfasts are served on the sun terrace or sunny conservatory and there’s a hot tub and sauna.

For a contemporary property

• Berghotel Trubsee is a contemporary hotel with outstanding views. Guestrooms are modern with exposed stone walls, large bathrooms and minimal fuss.
• Bellevue Terminus is a charming hotel right in the centre of Engelberg. Contemporary spacious rooms feature bold designs and modern bathrooms.
• A comfortable, contemporary hotel located close to the centre of Engelberg Spannort Hotel's rooms are light and spacious with balconies that afford excellent views of the alpine valley. Ideally located for accessing the ski resort.
• Hotel Waldegg is a contemporary hotel right on the slopes, boasting stunning mountain views. The smart rooms are light and airy with cosy beds, espresso machines and deep soaking tubs.

For rustic chic

• Alpenclub is a splendid, intimate hotel with an alpine feel. The rooms are comfortable and cosy with pine panelling giving them a rustic mountainous vibe. With easy access to Engelberg's slope, it's the perfect place to relax after a days skiing with a cold beer or a delicious raclette cooked over an open fire.

For families

• Roll out of bed and onto the slopes at Barghuis Jochpass, some 3,938 feet above Engelberg centre. With comfortable, minimalist rooms built to accommodate multiple sleepers, it's ideal for families or groups of friends.
• The Angel's Lodge is a modern alpine hotel in the centre of Engelberg. The spacious comfortable rooms feature pine walls and boast mountain facing balconies. With an attached ski school and rooms that sleep up to four people, it's the perfect place for family or group skiing holidays.

For an apartment or chalet

• If you're travelling with family or a group of friends it may be a better option to book a villa or apartment. For a wide range of properties for all tastes and budgets we recommend you visit our online partner Booking.com.

Travel information

• Fly to Zurich Airport which offers good connections across Europe. Trains of almost 2 hours run from Zurich to Engelberg with a change in Lucerne.
• Travel in January or February for the best snow for skiing. July and August are the summer high season and ideal for hiking.
• If you plan to hire a car, we recommend you visit our online partner Rentalcars.

Still not sure?

• Browse through our list of all the best places to stay in Engelberg.
• Expand your search to include all our recommendations in neighbouring Grindelwald.
• Or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.

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