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Engelberg

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Engelberg Ski Resort Guide

Engelberg, Switzerland

Rated: 4/5 (from 7 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForFreeriders, Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length51 miles
Highest Lift9,908ft
Resort Height3,281ft
 Nearest AirportsZurich and Basel
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Engelberg

The ski area of Engelberg is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 3,281ft, with 51 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Engelberg has direct access to 51 miles of downhill skiing, with 28 marked pistes, served by a total of 26 ski lifts.

With ski lifts as high as 9,908ft, 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 7 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Rotegg', which is 1 miles in length.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Engelberg?

The next notable snow forecast is 6in, expected on 21 November, with around 13in forecast over the next 7 days.

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Snow this week

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Ski Area Stats

Engelberg Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails		 1 2 miles
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs		1433 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails		1016 miles
Downhill
Total Length		51 miles
Cross Country
Total Length		23 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts		26

Altitudes & Slopes

Engelberg Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift9,908ft
Lowest Trail3,445ft
Resort Altitude (Engelberg)3,281ft
Max Vertical6,627ft

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

Ratings for Engelberg
Freeriders
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

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Ski Lessons in Engelberg

Find a Ski Instructor

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.

Map

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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 20 miles of ski runs, with 20 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Engelberg open?

 Opened (since October 26, 2024).

 Closes : May 4, 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.

Engelberg