We were in Lucerne. And the one day we spent there will remain close to our heart forever. Because it was a carefree relaxed day for us walking around this beautiful Swiss city. And then experiencing the beauty of Lucerne by night after a wonderful Chinese dinner. The plans for the day as we woke up early got us excited and we looked forward. To our visit to Mt. Titlis, Switzerland.
Mt. Titlis, Switzerland – How to reach
Mt.Titlis in Engelberg is a mountain of the Uri Alps at 3,238 m above sea level. Moreover it is the highest summit of the range north of the Susten Pass, between the Bernese Oberland and Central Switzerland.
Lucerne / Zürich to Engelberg by train
“Zentralbahn” railway runs frequent direct trains from Lucerne to Engelberg and the journey takes around 45 minutes. However if you are traveling from Zürich to Engelberg the journey takes around 2 hours with a change of train at Lucerne. Get the schedule and book your tickets with SBB to Engelberg (Talstation Titlis). Moreover you could also download and use the SBB App to book.
Engelberg train station to the Titlis Valley Station takes just ten minutes on foot or you can hop on the free shuttle bus.
Take a conducted day tour from Lucerne / Zürich
There are numerous conducted tours to Mt. Titlis from Zürich / Lucerne. We opted for ‘Best of Switzerland Tours’ from Lucerne with a return to Zürich after the tour. Check out the highlights of their tour and book your seats.
Mt. Titlis, Switzerland – Titlis Rotair
Taking the revolving Rotair cable car up to Mt Titlis at 3028 m above sea level is such a fabulous experience. The breathtaking views while you reach the top coupled with the adventures awaiting you up there in this wonderland is certainly worth a day trip.
However if you are keen to spend a few days in Mt.Titlis, you also have some great options of stay and adventure. Also some interesting Swiss restaurants. Check out all the Adventure activities and book your trip to Mt.Titlis online. If you plan well you save precious time waiting in queues. Also check out GetYourGuide for day trips.
Mt. Titlis, Switzerland – Stay Options
TITLIS Resort
The holiday apartments in the TITLIS Resort are homely, modern and very comfortable. Moreover the Resort is located right next to the ski area and in the village center.
Trübsee Alpine Lodge
Trübsee Alpine Lodge is situated at 1,800 m above sea level and nestled amidst the impressive Central Swiss Alps. The hotel is located right next to the ski slopes with some fabulous hiking trails around it. Moreover it has a great view of Trübsee Lake.
Hotel Terrace
Hotel Terrace is situated on a south-facing slope in Engelberg and is just a short lift ride from the village center and the bus stop for the ski shuttle to the cable car station. Because of its lovely location, it offers stunning views of the village, Mount TITLIS and the Central Swiss Alps.
Lucerne to Mt. Titlis, Switzerland Day Tour
Road Trip – Lucerne-Engelberg-Mt.Titlis Valley Station
A beautiful Journey
Mt. Titlis, Switzerland
The Cable Car ride up & the beautiful views
Enjoy the ride
Mt. Titlis – Some Tips
Mt. Titlis
There are 4 different levels
First Level – Titlis Valley Station, Car Parking
Second Level – Trübsee – Middle Gondola Station, Snow Park (winter only), Summer Activities, Restaurants, Hotels
Third Level – Stand – Change Gondola to Titlis Rotair
Fourth Level – Titlis Mountain Station – Glacier Cave, Cliff Walk, Ice Flyer Chairlift, Glacier Park (summer only)
Adventure Activities
Summer – Hiking, Trübsee Flyer Zipline, Mountain Biking, Scooter Bike, Adventure Playground, Rowing on Trübsee Lake etc.
Winter – Skiing, Trübsee Snow Park, Titlis Snowxpark, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Snowtubing, Winter Walking etc.
Food & Drinks
Restaurants/Food Parlors/Ice Cream Bars – You have some great options with Titlis Panorama Restaurant, Movenpick Ice Cream bar, Titlis Snack Bar, Stand Skii Hut, Trübsee BBQ Hut, Lago Torbido (Italian), Alpstubli, Spice Bistro (Indian) and many more to choose from.
Mt. Titlis – Eternal Snow & Glacier
Views at the top
Glacier Cave
As we walk to ‘Cliff Walk’
Cliff Walk
Some views
Cliff Walk
Europe’s highest suspension bridge
And a day to remember
Glacier Park
Some views from Glacier Park
Picnic area & Bollywood Movie ‘DDLJ’ shooting location
The journey down to Titlis Valley Station
We are back to ‘Titlis Valley Station’
Some lovely views
And our journey back to Zürich
A Pizza Dinner back in Zürich
Mt. Titlis, Switzerland. A day enjoying the beautiful countryside of Engelberg & the thrills and beauty of majestic Swiss Alps. An experience you must look forward to when in Switzerland.
Not being a winter person- I love to visit the mountains in the spring, summer and fall. And, if ever in Switzerland this would definitely be one to visit. I love the anticipation of taking the cable car up to the summit and take in those views.
Even me and my wife love the summer months.
Great blog on Mt. Titlis! I have visited Switzerland and enjoyed the Jungfraujoch and Mt. Pilatus but missed Mt. Titlis. Your images area awesome. I love that image of the hotel ‘Hotel Terrace’ and its location. 🙂
Thanks Jan.
Switzerland is in my bucket since long. I have curated all blogs and itineraries to visit this place at least for 15 days. Your Mt. Titlis post tickles me again to visit this beautiful place soon. The pictures and description are so much informative. Saving it for future ref.
Thanks Pamela. Happy you found it useful.
Mount Titlis is such a heavenly place.I would love to ride the cable car and the train ride from Lucerne to Endelberg to enjoy the scenic view from the window.
Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure Puloma. Happy you liked.
My pleasure Puloma.
We enjoyed our visit to Switzerland but we definitely did not spend enough time in the mountains. Mt Titlis looks like a great spot to visit. Good to know you can do it as a day trip trot from Lucerne. But I might want to stay longer and enjoy the mountain town. We would definitely want to make it all the way to the Fourth Level.
Mt. Titlis is certainly worth a visit Linda.
Unfortunately, I couldn’t get to Mt Titlis when I visited Zurich. I always had this on my list but because I did not have time, I couldn’t visit it. I will make sure I visit it the next time I am in Swiss. I definitely would love a cable car ride with such spectacular views.
Yes Raksha you would love being there.
Breathtaking views, wow! It’s not difficult to see why this is is a popular tourist destination – it has everything from an ice cave and glacier walk, to a suspension bridge that crosses over the valley floor! Truly, a great way to experience the beauty of Europe’s alpine region.
Yes Trisha it certainly is a destination worth visiting.
Being a sucker for mountains, I have extensively explored the Great Himalayas. Exploring Andes and Alps mountain ranges are next on my agenda. That lake looks straight out of the Kashmir great lakes trek. Beautiful pictures!
Thanks Saurabh.