Places to Visit in Engelberg
Here are a few places that one must visit if they are planning a trip to Engelberg, Switzerland -
• Mount Titlis –
Switzerland is very popular around the world for its magnificent peaks and the amazing vision that waits for one there. One such brilliant breath-taking view is Mount Titlis, the highest peak of Central Switzerland and the pride and joy of Engelberg. A popular attraction with glacier, ice caves and restaurants to dine in, this spot never fails to captivate the tourists.
• Titlis Bridge –
The Titlis Bridge is the longest suspension bridge of Europe, with a height of 374 meters. It is popularly known as the Titlis Cliff Walk. The walk one takes there is beautiful and full of thrill that makes you feel ecstatic.
• Cheese Factory –
Among the numerous things that you should experience and taste in Switzerland, cheese tops the list. One of the few tourist places where you get to experience the process of how cheese is actually produced is the Show Cheese Factory where cheese is produced by hand. The Engelberger Klosterglockeis as it is popularly called is produced in the Engelberg Valley.
• Engelberg Abbey –
The Benedictine Monastery was the seat of education of the Engelberg Valley in the middle ages. At one time, the monks used to rule the valley, they have long since given up their administrative role. Today they have taken up teaching the history and preserving the culture of the Monastery. The baroque church also has a beautiful altar and is home to Switzerland’s biggest pipe organ.
• Prime Ski School –
If you have no experience of skiing but wish to ski down the Alpine slopes, then the Prime Ski School is definitely the place to be. The school offers private lessons lasting up to 7 hours in an organized route along with a reputed instructor. The Prime Ski School provides numerous packages to ski guiding, lessons for children, organising ski safaris, corporate ski lessons, etc.
• Hahnen –
Overlooking the Engelberg, Hahnen is a rugged terrain belonging to the Urner Alps. The difficulty level of hiking up the mountain is very high while skiing there is also tough, but once you reach the summit, you would be blessed with stunning panoramic views of the intimidating mountain. But for precautionary reasons, it is best that amateur mountaineers do not attempt to climb up or ski down the mountain without expert or professional guidance.
• Trübsee –
It presents before the hikers a beautiful place to halt and take pleasure in the magnificent mountain views. There are numerous paths to wander about, examining the flowers and forgoing all your troubles for a while to hike and bike around in the given path without damaging the beautiful landscapes.
• Hergiswil Glassworks –
Located about an hour and a half away from Engelberg, the Hergiswil Glassworks is a Swiss factory. The factory is a popular tourist spot worth visiting for witnessing the process of manufacturing glass. Head over to the Hergiswil Glassworks for a guided tour of the factory premises, see the glass museum, admire their glass ornaments, blow glass bubbles on your own and buy a few glass gifts for yourself or your loved ones back home.
