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Titlis - Eternal Snow and Glacier

Take the revolving Rotair cable car up to Mt Titlis, where a magical winter wonderland awaits you all year round! Enjoy breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps, explore the Glacier Cave, venture on the Cliff Walk and ride the Ice Flyer chairlift to the Glacier Park and have fun snow tubing down the glacier. 

• Take the revolving Rotair cable car to the summit of Mt Titlis
• Enjoy magnificent views of the Alps from the panoramic terrace
• Explore the heart of the glacier in the tunnels of the Glacier Cave
• Venture on the Cliff Walk, Europe’s highest suspension bridge
• Ride the Ice Flyer chairlift to the Glacier Park and go snowtubing

Tour description

From Zurich , take a scenic coach journey through splendid countryside over the Albis Pass and along the shores of Lake Lucerne to the charming town of Lucerne . Take in the view during a short photo stop en route and let your guide show you the main attractions on a brief orientation drive past the Chapel Bridge , the Town Hall, the Jesuit Church and the Culture and Convention Centre (KKL). Enjoy time at leisure to have a bite to eat, to browse local stores for traditional souvenirs and to explore the winding alleys of the enchanting Old Town .

From Lucerne , drive to Engelberg, where you take off for a breathtaking journey into the high alpine mountain world with the Titlis Xpress aerial cable car. Take in the spectacular sight of the glacier’s deep crevasses and gigantic ice boulders from the revolving Rotair cable car . At the top of Mt Titlis at 3,028 m a.s.l., a high alpine world of snow and ice awaits you all year round. Taste a typical Swiss meal at one of the restaurants and enjoy a magnificent view of the Swiss Alps from the panoramic terrace .

Step into the Glacier Cave and find yourself surrounded by thick layers of eternal ice or overcome your vertigo and venture across Europe's highest suspension bridge - the Cliff Walk! Take a ride with the Ice Flyer chair lift , which takes you close to the crevasses and down to the Glacier Park. Go snowtubing and whizz down a well-prepared slope – a truly unforgettable experience not to be missed! Descend to Engelberg by aerial cable cars and drive back by coach via Lucerne to Zurich in the evening.

• Aerial cable cars incl. Rotair
• IceFlyer chairlift, Cliff Walk, Glacier Cave, Snowtubing at Glacier Park (weather & snow permitting) 
• Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide
• Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
• Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
• Meals and drinks
• Personal expenses

Good to know

• Choose between a full-day excursion departing from Zurich (09:30) and a half-day excursion departing from Lucerne (12:30).

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From Zurich to Mount Titlis: 3 Best Ways to Get There

Written by Diana Bocco Updated Jan 20, 2023 We may earn a commission from affiliate links ( )

Whether you're visiting the mountain for some active snow fun or for the amazing Alpine views, Mount Titlis is one of the best high-altitude destinations in the country all year.

The easiest way to get from Zurich to Mount Titlis to get the most out of your trip is to join a guided tour , as these usually combine all the major activities in the area into a full day — tickets and equipment rental included — where you can skip the lines and get right into the action.

For independent travelers, the train offers great views and a chance to experience a different side of Switzerland. By car is another alternative.

To help you plan your trip — no matter how you choose to reach your destination — here are the best ways to travel from Zurich to Mount Titlis.

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• From Zurich to Mount Titlis by Tour Bus
• From Zurich to Mount Titlis By Train
• From Zurich to Mount Titlis by Car

1. From Zurich to Mount Titlis by Tour Bus

There are no public buses you can take to get you to Mount Titlis, so if you want to reach the mountain on a bus, you'll have to find a tour one. A good option is the Mount Titlis Snow Experience Day from Zurich tour, which lets you experience the best of the mountain and spend a day playing in the snow before you head back to Zurich.

The tour departs at 9:30 from the Sihlquai Bus Terminal in Zurich, where an air-conditioned vehicle with a multilingual guide will pick you up for a nine-hour adventure, including the best of the Mount Titlis and the lakes around it.

The first few minutes of the drive take you through the streets of Zurich, where you'll see the Albis Pass mountain pass and drive along the shores of Lake Lucerne, also known as the Lake of the Four Cantons because of the four sharp bends that define its shape.

Here, you'll stop at Lake Lucerne for a photo opportunity. Lake Lucerne is surrounded by steep mountains and has soft greenish-blue waters. After your guide points out some of the most important landmarks around —including the covered wooden Chapel Bridge and the 17 th -century Baroque Jesuit Church — you'll have an hour to discover the Old Town center and the beautiful shoreline before you continue on to the next stop.

Your next stop is Lake Trubsee , accessed by an aerial cable car. Here, you'll spend 60 minutes playing in the snow — borrow skis to slide down the mountain or grab a snow tube for some easier fun if you can't ski.

After an hour of fun, you'll be on your way again to take the TITLIS Rotair, the world's first revolving cable car , to the top of Mount Titlis. During the five-minute-long ascent, the cable car rotates a full 360 degrees, allowing all-around panoramic views over the snow-covered peaks before you reach the summit station, over 3,000 meters above sea level.

Take in the impressive mountain views for 60 minutes before you take the cable back down. After this, your driver will take you back to the original departure point in Zurich.

2. From Zurich to Mount Titlis By Train

If you're traveling on your own, the best way to reach Mount Titlis is by train. The journey takes just under two hours and offers some stunning views along the way — lakes and waterways, snow-kissed mountain peaks, and charming little mountain villages all make for great photo opportunities.

Trains depart from Zürich Hauptbahnhof station every hour starting at 6am. You'll need to catch the Zentralbahn train and get off at the Lucerne station 45 minutes later. Here, find the train to Engelberg, which leaves every hour on the hour.

The one-hour journey from here to Mount Titlis offers awe-inspiring landscapes of vast mountain ranges, picturesque flowering valleys, and some of the country's most dramatic scenery.

Once you arrive at the station, you can catch Bus No.1 right outside. It's a free shuttle that will bring you right to TITLIS valley station, at the foot of the mountain. On a nice day, walking the route is a better option — it's just 10 minutes away on foot, and you'll get to breathe the clean mountain air and snap some shots along the way.

Tip: Leave from Zurich early in the morning to enjoy a full day on Mount Titlis. With so many things to see and do on the mountain and almost four hours spent just on transportation, an early morning train is the only way to truly make the most of your visit to Mount Titlis.

Another reason to allow several hours on the mountain is that foggy, cloudy days don't allow for great visibility of the stunning surroundings — and the longer you spend on the mountain, the higher the chances the weather will clear up even on an overcast day.

3. From Zurich to Mount Titlis by Car

If you're up for the adventure of exploring completely on your own, you can rent a car at Zurich airport and find your way to Engelberg and then to Mount Titlis.

The fastest route between the two points is via highway A4/A2 . There's 91 kilometers between Zurich and Mount Titlis – about one hour and 15 minutes driving in good traffic conditions. You will need a GPS for this route, as there are plenty of name changes, half exits, and turns along the way, and it's not very clear which one gets you to your destination.

On the way, you'll cross Lake Lucerne, which has plenty of public parking spaces available — including a large one at the railway station — so you can stop at any point for some great photo opportunities. This is also a great stop for an early lunch or dinner on your way back to the car.

The pleasant drive gets a little tricky in the second half, as winding, icy mountain roads can be difficult to maneuver in winter. The breathtaking views along the way more than make up for it — but the roads are often narrow once you're driving up the mountains, so no stopping for pics here. If you're arriving in winter, make sure you have some experience driving in icy winter conditions before renting a car.

Once you reach Engelberg, you must park your car at the TITLIS valley station (parking is per day, not per hour, and costs double in winter) and continue the rest of the way up the mountain using a cable lift — cars are not allowed at the foot of the mountain, and much of the center of town is pedestrian-only, so be ready to explore on foot.

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Day Trip to Mt. Titlis 9.30 am

• Photo stop in Lucerne 
• Ride on the revolving Rotair cable car to the summit of Mt. Titlis 
• Exploring at over 3,000m (10,000ft) above sea level, with the Ice Flyer, Cliff Walk, and much more besides

The coach journey follows a route along the spectacular Lake Lucerne to Lucerne, where a short city tour takes in the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church, and the KKL Culture and Congress Center.

After some free time to spend as you wish, the trip continues to Engelberg, where the Titlis Xpress cable car whisks you up into the high-Alpine glacier world of Mt. Titlis. The revolving Rotair cable car offers spectacular views into deep glacier crevasses and of huge icefalls, as well as of the breathtaking Alpine panorama all around.

You then have around two hours to explore at over 3,000m (10,000ft) above sea level, with the following highlights guaranteeing an unforgettable experience: the glacier cave, the Ice Flyer chairlift, the glacier park, and the Cliff Walk. All of these activities are included in the tour, but are dependent on the weather.

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On the mountain, temperatures can be very cold even in summer and winter. It is recommended to dress according to the so-called "onion principle" so that clothing can be adjusted to the weather conditions.

The basic equipment for a stay on the mountain should include a warm jacket, closed shoes, a hat, a pair of gloves, and sunglasses.

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Mount Titlis

Engelberg, Switzerland

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How to use your voucher

Carry a print out of the voucher and exchange it at the TITLIS valley station in Engelberg to get actual tickets.

• 100% snow all year round
• Experience the revolving cable car Rotair to the summit
• Unobstructed views of Alps from the panoramic terrace
• Cross the highest suspension bridge in Europe - Cliff walk
• Explore the tunnels of Glacier cave
• Expereince the Ice Flyer chair lift
• Travel independently at your own pace

Not Suitable for

• Pregnant women
• People with serious health conditions or breathing issues

How to reach

Reach Engelberg

From outside the train station of Engelberg, take a bus that will take you to the cable-car station of Mt. Titlis.

Know before you

• Must carry a print of the voucher and exchange it at the cable-car station of Mt Titlis in Engelberg.
• This is an independent,self guided tour.
• In case of bad weather conditions such as rain, fog or snow, the view from cable cars of the glacier and the mountain range will be limited and no refund will be provided for partially used vouchers.

Cancellation

15% cancellaton for fully unused voucher.

Welcoming since

Mention an indicative date of travel when buying the exursion

For Swiss Travel Pass holder Fare: Voucher can be exchanged and used on any one day duing the validity of the Swiss travel pass or before the validity date mentioned on the voucher whichever is earlier.

For Full Fare: Voucher can be exchanged and used on any one day before the validity date mentioned on the voucher.

Restaurants

Trübsee Bistro, Trübsee Self-Service , Titlis Panorama , Titlis Panorama Self-Service

Address to cable-car station

Engelberg, Titlisbahn, 6390 Engelberg, Switzerland

About Mount Titlis

Mount Titlis – one of most visited experiential mountains in Switzerland – offers a plethora of exciting activities and adventures for all ages, and of course, amazing sights of the snow-capped mountain peaks, deep crevasses, and immaculate white, expansive snowfields. Embark on your memorable journey at Mount Titlis, where you experience breathtaking views of Alps as you ascend in Titlis ROTAIR – the world’s first revolving cable car. Walk on the Titlis Cliff Walk – Europe’s highest suspension bridge, or get even closer to the mountains carpeted in snow in the Ice Flyer chair lift. Stroll in the Glacier Cave – home to painstakingly crafted ice sculptors, or satiate your adrenaline-rush appetite by stepping in the Glacier Park.

Things to do at Mount Titlis

Things to do at Mount Titlis ranges from calming sightseeing views to kicking off the snow adventures. Below are the recommended and most popular things to do at Mt. Titlis.

Mount Titlis ROTAIR – The world’s first revolving cable car

Mount Titlis ROTAIR cable car revolves as it ascends from the middle station at Stand up till the summit station at 3020 meters above sea level. Mt. Titlis ROTAIR is the world’s first revolving cable car that revolves 360-degrees during the five-minute journey, indulging you in captivating views of steep rock faces, deep crevasses, and pristine snow-covered mountains.

The Mt. Titlis ROTAIR is among the three revolving gondolas in the world.

Glacier Cave

Nestled ten meters below the surface of the glacier at Titlis station, Glacier Cave is a 150-meter-long walking path of ice in cave-like structure. Right from the walkway to the overarching ceiling and even the sculptures are all of ice – as old as is 5,000 years.

The mystical cave is covered in a soothing blue mood light, and temperature always remains at a chilly -1.5-degrees Celcius, the atmosphere inside is so cold that a wave of clouds appear when you breathe.

The highlight of the Glacier Cave is the meticulously crafted ice sculptures, inspiring awe at 3020 m above sea level.

Titlis Cliff Walk – Europe’s highest suspension bridge

Built along the cliff of Mount Titlis and recognized as Europe’s highest suspension bridge, Titlis Cliff Walk is a high-adrenaline kind-of-new adventure at 10,000 feet above sea level. Even though Titlis Cliff Walk is a simple pedestrian bridge, overwhelming feeling of walking on the suspension while being mesmerized by panoramic views of Alps is an unrivaled experience in itself. On a clear day, you can also glance at the Uri Alps and steal a peek at Italy.

Although media reports its as one of scariest bridges in the world, it is 100 percent safe and practically impossible to fall off the bridge.

Earlier to Titlis Cliff Walk, Salbit Bridge was Europe’s highest suspension bridge, also in Switzerland.

Ice Flyer chair lift

Notch up your experience at Titlis when you feel flying-like moment in the Ice Flyer chair lift. Smoothly and safely, the Ice Flyer ascends over crisp, pristine snowfields and icy depths, where a few crevasses are as deep as twenty meters – a glacier experience you can have only at Titlis.

Ice Flyer chair lift is safe and secure for everyone, even kids. The feeling is surreal when chilly, snowy air hit your face while you journey your way up to activities and park area.

Titlis Glacier Park

You need not to be a seasoned skier to experience the exhilarating adventure of descending at a speed down the piste in snow. The Titlis Glacier Park offers a variety of exciting snow activities for people of all ages.

Snowtubbing is the most sort-after activity, the ultimate alternative sledding experience, that lets you skim the snow as you slide down the piste on a rubber tyre. You are bound to spin a few full cirlces before ending the ride. And there is no need to worry about safety or drifting off-track as the specially designed run always keeps you on track.

Mount Titlis with Swiss Travel Pass or Eurail Pass

Mount Titlis can be purchased at a discounted price if you are a Swiss Travel Pass or a Eurail Pass holder. From our website, www.swisstours.com , choose to add a Swiss Travel Pass for yourself and family or friends, and then add Mt. Titlis under the fare type ‘with Swiss Travel Pass’.

Mount Titlis discount is valid on all types of Swiss Travel Passes, i.e. first-class or second-class 3, 4, 8, and 15 days consecutive or Flexi pass. If you have added children under the family card in Swiss Travel Pass, similarly, you can add children (0-16 years) for free while selecting Mt. Titlis.

A Swiss Travel Pass is travellers most essential thing-to-have when visiting Switzerland. The Switzerland rail pass enables unlimited travel by train, bus, boat and tram across Switzerland and is also loaded with free access to 500+ museum and benefit from Swiss Travel Pass discount on Switzerland’s most loved mountains like Titlis.

A day trip to Mt. Titlis is possible from either Lucerne or Zurich. From Lucerne reaching Mt. Titlis takes around 45 mins, and from Zurich, it may take over 1 hr 30 mins.

If you are holding a Swiss Travel Pass, not only can you benefit from discounted fares, but also your children tickets to Mt. Titlis are free – just like a family card, it’s included in your Swiss Pass cost .

Whether you are traveling solo, with friends, family, or kids, Mount Titlis in Switzerland is among the few unmissable experiences in Switzerland, and undoubtedly, also among the most loved mountains in Switzerland.

• Switzerland

• 1 Zurich City Tour
• 2 Lindt Home of chocolate
• 3 Swiss Transport Museum
• 4 Mt. pilatus
• 5 Mt. titlis
• 7 Harder kulm
• 8 Grindelwald First
• 9 Matterhorn glacier paradise
• 10 Glacier 3000
• 11 Aletsch Arena
• 12 Diavolezza
• 13 Swiss Miniatur
• 14 Charlie Chaplin's World
• 15 Schilthorn
• 16 Sunnegga

Duration: 3 hrs 15 mins

Luzern Interlaken Express

Duration: 1hr 50 mins

Duration: 5hr 30 mins

The slowest express train in the world

Duration: 7 hrs 30 mins

Bernina Express (train):4 h - 4 h 30 min

Bernina Express (Bus): 3 h

Things to do

Titlis rotair.

The last leg of the journey up to the summit takes around five minutes. The views at just under 3,000 metres above sea level are unique. In order to give you the perfect perspective, the Titlis Rotair cable car completes one full rotation during the journey. This means that you don't miss a moment of this fantastic panorama!

Glacier cave

The dim turquoise-blue light of the glacier cave, where the 5,000-year-old ice causes the air you breathe to form clouds of mist, the powerful heart of the glacier is beating. On the 150-metre-long path 10 metres below the surface, you can sense it under your feet and feel it with your hands

Titlis Cliff walk

At 3,041 metres above sea level, Europe's highest suspension bridge leads you to the top station of the Ice Flyer glacier chair lift. Take just 150 steps over the icy abyss, while the wind whistles and your heart beats out of your chest. This is an exciting adventure that you'll never forget and the reward is a unique view of the majestic mountain backdrop

IceFlyer chairlift

Aboard the Ice Flyer glacier chair lift, you'll fly over huge snow fields and look straight down to the bottom of the eternal ice. In winter, the Ice Flyer will transport you to the spectacular ski runs at the peak, while in the summer it provides access to the glacier park where you can enjoy snowtubing and other adventurous snow sports.

Trubsee Adventure

Trübsee middle station turns into a fun park in the summer months! There are some amazing activities for your youngest action heroes such as BagJump Tower, Trampoline2Bag, Slackline, and Bouncy Castle.

SnowXpark (winter)

• E-Snowmobile Rental for 25 minutes: CHF 65 per person
• Moonbike Rental 25 minutes: CHF 65 per person
• Apéro at the igloo: CHF 20 per person

Top of Europe Shop Jungfraujoch

Take a piece of Swissness home – find the perfect souvenir of your unique excursion into this high alpine glacier world at the souvenir store at 3,454 meters above sea level.

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• Note Rates valid till Dec 31, 2024
• Operational days Closed for maintenance 04 Nov 2024 to 15 Nov 2024
• Cancellation A cancellation penalty of 15% will apply on totally unutilised voucher, unless stamped and signed by the mountain authority personnel in circumstances of excursions being closed due to bad weather.
• Must Read Please ensure that you choose the correct date / rate to ensure that your voucher is accepted for travel. Any mismatch in chosen rate / date can result in your voucher being rejected.

Mt. Titlis: A Detailed Guide For Visitors

The Bernese Oberland is home to many glorious mountain summits that attract travelers from all over the world. One of those is Mt. Titlis, a 3,000+ meter peak towering above the village of Engelberg .

As the home of the first rotating cable car in the world and a chair lift that transports you over a glacier, Mout Titlis is an excellent destination for travelers seeking unique adventures. It’s also a popular destination for skiing, thanks to 82 kilometers of slopes that are covered in snow from October until May.

This detailed guide covers everything you need to know about Mount Titlis, and will help you plan your trip down to the last detail!

Table of Contents

General Information

Where is mt. titlis located.

Mount Titlis straddles the border of the Obwalden and Bern cantons. It is a mountain in the Urner Alps range and the highest peak in the range north of the Susten Pass.

At the foot of the mountain is the village of Engelberg, which offers gondola rides to the summit. Engelberg is situated south of Luzern, in the Obwalden Canton.

How to Get to Mt. Titlis

The only way to reach Mt. Titlis is by gondolas from Engelberg. One ticket allows you to ride on all the different gondolas that travel up the mountain, and it’s possible to purchase tickets for journeys between the lower stations.

The stages of traveling up to Mt. Titlis are:

• Engelberg to Trubsee (optional to get out Trubsee station)
• Trubsee to Stand (must change gondolas)
• Stand to Klein Titlis (ride in Titlis Rotair, the rotating cable car)

In total, it takes about 20-30 minutes to get from Engelberg to Klein Titlis. The journey is wonderfully scenic, with panoramic views of the glacier and the towering summits. My favorite part of the journey is the ride in Titlis Rotair, the rotating cable car that offers 360-degree views of the Uri Alps.

From Lucerne

Engelberg is most easily accessible from Lucerne. Traveling by public transport means a stop at the lakefront city is inevitable. With that in mind, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to include a half-day tour of Lucerne in your Mt. Titlis itinerary.

How to travel by train

At Lucerne, head to the main train station and board a train to Engelberg. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes, and full-priced tickets for a one-way journey in the second class are 18.2 CHF. The trains between Lucerne and Engelberg run every hour, from 5 AM until 11:30 PM.

An important thing to note is that trains to Engelberg run only from Lucerne. So, if you want to visit Mount Titlis from any other place in Switzerland, the first step is to board a train to Luzern.

How to travel by car

It’s possible to travel by car from Lucerne to Engelberg. Just head south towards the village, and you should arrive at Engelberg in about 40 minutes, depending on the traffic conditions. Parking is available virtually everywhere in Engelberg, with at least 4-5 parking lots close to the bottom station of the gondola.

The parking lot closest to the gondola station has a fee of 5 CHF for an entire day, so it fills up the fastest. The other lots close by charge 10 CHF for a full day.

From Zurich

At Zurich, board a train to Lucerne . They run multiple times per hour from 5:30 AM until 12:40 AM. There are many train connections between Zurich and Luzern, but your best bet is to try and board a direct train because it’s the fastest. 

It takes about 40 minutes to travel from one city to another and the tickets are around 27 CHF (full price, second class). Buy supersaver tickets for a specific timeslot a day or two earlier to save money on transportation.

Driving from Zurich to Engelberg takes approximately an hour and 10 minutes, so it’s at least half an hour quicker than the trains.

From Interlaken

Visiting Mount Titlis from Interlaken is possible by train and car. It’s quicker and more convenient to drive because it’s only an hour and 20 minutes from Interlaken to Engelberg.

Traveling by train takes approximately two hours and 50 minutes, with a train change in Lucerne. Full-priced tickets are 48 CHF, and supersaver tickets are available if you buy them a day or two in advance, starting at 28.80 CHF. The trains between Interlaken and Engelberg run from 5 AM until 11 PM.

Best Mount Titlis Tours

Don’t want to go through the hassle of organizing the trip to Mount Titlis on your own? That’s fine because there are loads of guided tours from various Swiss cities. Some of the top Mount Titlis tours are:

• Mt. Titlis and Lucerne tour from Zurich
• Mt. Titlis Tour from Lucerne
• Mt. Titlis Guided Tour from Basel
• Mt. Titlis Tour from Engelberg

Mt. Titlis Ticket Prices

The full price of a return journey from Engelberg to Klein Titlis is 72-96 CHF, depending on where you buy the tickets. On the Mt. Titlis website, return tickets are priced at 72 CHF. But if you try to buy them via the SBB site or app, they’re 96 CHF.

A 50% discount is available to travelers with:

• The Swiss Travel Pass
• GA Travelcard
• Half-Fare Card

The prices listed above don’t include the Ice Flyer chair lift, which has an additional fee of 12 CHF and includes free access to activities at Glacier Park.

Weather on Mt. Titlis

Mount Titlis has guaranteed snow between October and May, so it’s one of the more popular Swiss places for skiing in the off-season. Glacier Park constantly has snow, so don’t expect it to be warm at the summit. One thing to note is that there’s quite a bit of fake snow in late spring at Mt. Titlis, so just because you can ski up the mountain doesn’t necessarily mean it’s very cold.

Even in the summer, you shouldn’t go up to Mount Titlis without a hoodie or a lightweight jacket. And if you’re going to go inside the Glacier Cave, I’d recommend a down jacket and gloves. Summer temperatures at Mt. Titlis have been known to rise to 15-20°C, but only on very hot days when it’s 30°C down in Engelberg.

Winter is very cold at Mount Titlis, with temperatures below zero Celsius even during the day. Spring and Fall are warmer, but still get quite a bit of snow, and temperatures can rise up to 10°C.

Also, bear in mind that the temperature in Engelberg is significantly higher than at the summit. You’ll notice it’s much colder already at Trubsee, and by the time you reach Klein Titlis, it’s common for the temperature to be 10-15°C lower than down in the village.

Clear skies are what matters the most when visiting Mt. Titlis. Those are possible even in December, and as long as you’re able to check the weather forecast before the trip and avoid visiting on foggy and cloudy days, you can have a great time at Mt. Titlis.

Best Time to Visit

Any time of the year is a good time to visit Titlis. Most facilities are open year-round, and it generally depends on what you want to do at the summit. October to May is a good time for activities that include snow, so skiing, snowboarding, sledding, etc.

But if you’re more interested in hiking, boating, and summertime fun, plan a trip between May and October. May is probably the best month if you want to avoid crowds; there are fewer visitors interested in skiing and snowboarding, and it’s still early for summertime crowds.

In terms of time of day, it’s best to visit Titlis as early in the morning as you can manage. The sooner you make it up the mountain, the more time you have to enjoy yourself.

Pay attention to the weather forecast, and try to avoid doing the trip on a foggy or cloudy day. Mt. Titlis is best experienced when the sun is shining and the skies are clear.

Time Needed for A Mt. Titlis Trip

The amount of time you need for a Mt. Titlis trip depends on what you want to do at the summit. It’s anywhere from three to twelve hours, but I think five hours is the sweet spot for just the activities at the summit.

Explore the scenery at each of the gondola stations, visit the Glacier Cave, ride in the Ice Flyer, and don’t forget to do the Titlis Cliff Walk. If you enjoy skiing or snowboarding, you can spend time at Mt. Titlis having fun on the slopes.

Also, consider where you’re traveling from. If you’re departing from Engelberg, you need to allocate just 40-60 minutes for transportation up and down the mountain. But if you’re traveling from Interlaken, you’ll spend at least 6 and a half hours on public transportation for a round trip.

Mt. Titlis Activities

Mount Titlis offers loads of ways to stay busy and have fun during your trip. From hikes to flights over the glacier – here are some of the best things to do at Mount Titlis.

Titlis Cliff Walk

The cable car station at Klein Titlis and the Ice Flyer chair lift are connected with a 100-meter suspension bridge built into the cliffs. Crossing the bridge is the Titlis Cliff Walk , and it’s one of the best things to do up the mountain.

Maybe don’t go near the bridge if you’re afraid of heights since it is the highest suspension bridge on the European continent. You can look down the entire time and see just how high up you are, and that might be terrifying to some people. I enjoyed it; the views are awesome on clear, sunny days.

The bridge is often slippery, so you will need sturdy shoes with lots of traction to cross it safely. Also, the Titlis Cliff Walk is often closed in extremely windy weather, so double-check the weather forecast and conditions at the summit before you head to the cable car station.

Riding the Ice Flyer chair lift is my highlight of visits to Mout Titlis. The lift transports you over the Titlis Glacier, offering dramatic views of the glacier and the mountains around you. This is essentially a ski lift that transports skiers to the starting point of a steep downhill run, but it’s open to everyone.

The ride is so fun that the Ice Flyer lift operates even in the summer when there’s no snow on the ground. Well, it’s fun if you don’t have a fear of heights, since you are sitting in a chair, soaring to an altitude of 3,000+ meters.

Tip : If you’re planning to go skiing in Engelberg, you won’t have to pay extra for the Ice Flyer as it is included in the ski pass.

Titlis Glacier Cave

Anyone who purchases the tickets for the Mt. Titlis cable car can access the Titlis Glacier Cave. It’s a 100-meter-long tunnel in the Titlis Glacier, with sculptures carved into the side walls. Walking through the tunnel is an interesting experience and a staple of trips to tall summits in Switzerland.

One thing to note about the Titlis Glacier Cave is that it’s always freezing inside. Even if you visit in the middle of the summer, you’ll need a warm jacket to avoid turning blue inside the cave. The entrance to the tunnel is from the top cable car station, and this should be one of the first fun things you do when you arrive at Klein Titlis.

Glacier Park

The Glacier Park at Mt. Titlis is open only in the summer, so it’s an attraction you can visit only during a specific season. There’s always snow and ice at Glacier Park, and it’s the best destination for tubing in the summer. Just keep in mind that, if you’re heading to Glacier Park, you need winter gear (hat, jacket, boots, gloves, etc.).

Accessible via the Ice Flyer chair lift, Glacier Park is the top destination for winter activities in the summertime. And If you’re at Mt. Titlis in the winter and you want to go sledding or tubing, know that you won’t be able to do it at Glacier Park. Instead, head to Trubsee, where a snow park offers loads of ways to have fun.

Plenty of hiking trails are available on Mount Titlis, ranging from easy-loop trails to challenging climbs.

One of the best trails in the area is from Klein Titlis to Titlis Summit :

• Two hours with a detour to Stotzig Egg (3.5 km total)
• 390 meters elevation gain

Trails to Rostockli are also popular in the area. An easy version is to hike from the Stand gondola station up to the summit. A more extreme trail leads from Rostockli ridge to Engelberg :

• 5 hours, downhill descent
• 8.5 kilometers, 1,800 elevation loss

This is a very challenging hike with a steep downhill descent and a good way to save money on gondola tickets while discovering spectacular Swiss landscapes.

Trubsee and Jochpass at the lower slopes of Mt. Titlis offer even more hiking trails. One of the best trails at the Trubsee station is the Four Lakes Hike. Lake Trubsee is the starting point, followed by Englstensee, Tannensee, and Melchsee.

It’s one of the best hikes to do in the area in the summer, featuring stunning panoramic vistas of dramatic peaks and Alpine Lakes. But it takes almost an entire day, so you can only do this hike if you’re staying at Trubsee for at least one night.

An important thing to note is that you need sturdy hiking boots, preferably something suitable for snow, for ascents to the Titlis Peak. The trail is steep and slippery, and shoes with plenty of grip and traction will make your life easier and the hike more enjoyable.

Of course, you can shop while you’re at Mt. Titlis. This is Switzerland after all, and at every corner, there’s an opportunity to spend hundreds of Francs as if it were nothing. At the summit of Klein Titlis is the Swiss Lion store, where you can shop for the best Swiss watch brands. The options here range from Swatch to Tissot, so there’s something for everyone’s budget.

Other shops at the top station of Mt. Titlis are:

• Chocolate shop
• Souvenir shop
• Ice cream shop

An Intersport shop is available at Trubsee, and it’s stocked with all the gear you might need to have fun at Mt. Titlis. If you forgot to pack something, just stop by the store.

Finally, there are plenty of shops in Engelberg. From the local farmer’s market and supermarkets to Mammut and Benetton – whether you want to stock up on Swiss cheese or need new gear for mountain ascents, you can find what you need in the Engelberg stores.

Winter Sports

Titlis is a great destination for skiing and snowboarding because the mountain has snow even in April and May. The Ice Flyer chair lift is particularly good for skiers, as it transports them to the beginning of a very fun downhill run. Plenty of other pistes are available at the summit, and you could spend hours here skiing and snowboarding.

There are 82 kilometers of maintained ski pistes at Mt. Titlis, including the snow parks. The longest run is a 12-kilometer descent with an elevation loss of 2,000 meters. And there are many other things you do for fun at Titlis besides piste skiing and snowboarding:

• Snowshoeing
• Winter walking
• Tobogganing
• Cross-country skiing

One of my favorite activities at Mt. Titlis is sledding. It’s very fun and it’s included for free with the gondola tickets. You can sled as much as you want, and easily kill a few hours going up and down the mountain. And no, sledding isn’t just for kids, especially with the steep runs with sharp curves that are available at Mount Titlis.

Down at the Trubsee, there are even more fun things to do, from mini bobsleds to electric snowmobiles.

Things to Do at Trubsee

A visit to Mt. Titlis isn’t just a gondola ride to Klein Titlis. Exploring the lower gondola stations is absolutely worth it, and Trubsee in particular offers a wide variety of fun things to do.

Winter Activities

In the winter, Trubsee is a popular destination for non-skiers at Mt. Titlis. The Snow Park at this mountain station offers:

• e-Snowmobiles

All these are available to adults and children from 12-16 years old. There’s a fee to use the electric rides, and you can get discounts for booking multiple rides.

Trubsee even has a dedicated ski school for the youngest visitors. Schmuggli’s Winterland is a place where kids can learn to ski or snowboard, and there’s even a playroom where the little ones can continue to have fun if they get too cold outside. There’s no age limit for the children’s ski school.

At Engstlenalp, a short gondola ride from Trubsee, there’s a dedicated area for intermediate skiers and snowboarders to hone their skills. Head to the Bump Line to practice rollers and steep turns.

Summer Activities

Trubsee is most popular for boating in the summer. You can come to the lake, rent a boat, and ride around as much as you want. Swimming in the lake is also very popular; the water is quite chilly even in the summer, but you get used to it quickly.

A wide variety of hiking trails is available in the area. Consider an easy loop hike around the lake for a quick adventure, or hike down to Engelberg, for a real challenge.

Trails lead from the village all the way to Trubsee, and they’re exhausting with a steep elevation. But also a good way of saving money on cable car tickets, especially for experienced hikers who are looking for a challenge.

Other popular things to do at Trubsee in the summer are:

• Mountain biking
• Kick scooter rides
• Paragliding
• Bungy jumping

Trubsee and its surroundings are a vast playground for outdoor adventurers, and there’s a plethora of things you can do to stay busy at the mountain.

Where to Eat

There aren’t too many options for meals at Mount Titlis. In total, there are three places where you can eat:

• Titlis Panorama Restuarant (table service)
• Self-service Panorama Restuarant
• Ice Cream Bar

The Ice Cream Bar is good for desserts, but you can’t eat a full meal there. The other two restaurants are very expensive, as is often the case in the Swiss mountains.

There are a few more restaurants along the way at the gondola station and a variety of different places where you can eat in Engelberg:

Where to Stay

Engelberg, Luzern, and all the villages in between are good places to stay for trips to Mt. Titlis. Engelberg offers the easiest access to the summit, and you can be at the top of the mountain in under an hour from the moment you leave your accommodation. Consider these hotels in Engelberg:

• Hotel Hoheneck
• H+ Hotel & SPA Engelberg
• Kempinski Palace Engelberg

Many hotels in Engelberg have a minimum stay length of three nights. If you’re not seeing too many options, adjust the length of your stay.

Lucerne has more accommodation options so the pricing is more competitive, and it’s a good place to stay to save some money on accommodation. But the travel time to Mt. Titlis is longer, plus the total cost of the trip is higher. Consider these hotels in Luzern:

• ibis Styles Luzern
• Hotel Rebstock
• Hotel Des Alpes

Kriens and Stans are two villages along the path of the train with good accommodation options. Hotels are cheaper here than in Engelberg, and the travel times are shorter than from Luzern: Some hotels in Kriens and Stans to consider are:

• Bellpark Hostel Kriens
• Hotel Sonnenberg Kriens
• Hotel Winkelried am See Stans

Finally, accommodation is available at Trubsee for travelers who want to spend several days exploring Mt. Titlis.

• Berghotel Trubsee (open from December-March, and in July, and August)
• Hüethütte (open from September to mid-June)

What to Pack

When packing for Mt. Titlis, consider the weather up at the summit and how you plan to spend your time. So, say you’re visiting in the summer but you have plans to visit the Glacier Cave – you shouldn’t wear shorts even if it might be 18°C up at the summit because you’ll freeze in the tunnel.

Another thing to bear in mind is that there aren’t too many amenities at the mountain. If you plan hiking and you want to explore the region, you should bring everything you think you might need. I’m talking about food, water, and snacks; while you can eat at restaurants at Mt. Titlis, they are very expensive and the food isn’t ideal for taking with you on a hike.

So, with all of that in mind, here’s a packing list of what you should bring to Mt. Titlis:

• Sunscreen (especially in the summer)
• Hiking boots
• Medicine (to help with headaches and altitude sickness, just in case)
• Lightweight weatherproof jacket
• A thin down jacket (so you don’t have to run through the Glacier Cave)
• Spare pair of socks
• Backpack with all the essentials

If you’re visiting in the summer and you have plans to go to Glacier Park, you’ll need to wear winter clothes, even if it is 25°C+ in Engelberg.

Tips for Visiting Mt. Titlis

I’ve got a few more last-minute tips to help you prepare for your trip to Mount Titlis:

• Glacier Cave and Titlis Cliff Walk are included in the price of gondola tickets
• Check the Mt. Titlis website for updates on operating hours and possible closures before traveling
• Wear sturdy shoes with lots of grip and traction – they’re necessary for the Cliff Walk and the Glacier Tunnel, in which you are walking on ice (you can rent shoes at the cable car station but it’s not cheap)
• If you buy an Engelberg ski pass, Mt. Titlis is included
• Go to Mt. Titlis early in the morning to beat the crowds and make the most of your day
• Pack a lunch to bring to Mt. Titlis if you’re on a tighter budget as a main course with a drink will easily cost you 30-40 CHF per person
• Some people experience altitude sickness when traveling up to Mt. Titlis. Stopping at the lower gondola stations can help you gradually adapt to the difference in altitude and prevent you from getting sick.

Map of Mt. Titlis Attractions and More

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is mt. titlis famous.

Mt. Titlis is famous for several reasons, the most notable of which is the first rotating cable car in the world. The summit is also known for having snow outside the traditional ski season, and for dramatic views of the Swiss Alps. 

Is there always snow on Mt. Titlis?

There’s always snow at Glacier Park on Mt. Titlis, but that’s just one section of the mountain. Other areas of Mount Titlis have snow from October to May, and that’s when skiing is possible at the mountain. 

What is the nearest city to Mt. Titlis?

Engelberg is the closest resort village to Mt. Titlis, but Lucerne is the closest city. Mt. Titlis is accessible only from Engelberg (via cable car and hiking trails), and trains for that village depart only from Lucerne. 

Is Mt. Titlis worth visiting?

Yes, Mt. Titlis is worth visiting. It offers a wide variety of things to do, from hikes to chair lift rides of the glacier, and even boat rides on its lower slopes. The summit offers spectacular views of the snow-capped mountain summits, and it’s a wonderful mountain excursion in Switzerland. 

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How to Visit Mount Titlis in Switzerland (& Is It Worth It)

By Author Jurga

Posted on Last updated: March 15, 2024

Are you thinking of visiting Mount Titlis in Engelberg, Switzerland and wondering what to expect, how to do it, and if it’s worth it? This article should answer all your questions and help you decide whether it’s worth your time and money. Find out!

We also included some of the best Mount Titlis tour recommendations and insider tips that will help you make the most of your day trip to Mt Titlis in any season.

Good to know: We’ve been to Engelberg several times, in summer and in winter , and visited Mt Titlis on various occasions. In this article, we share our experience-based tips for your visit to one of the most popular mountain destinations in Switzerland.

First, you can find all the practical information for visiting Mt Titlis. Further below, you can read about what to do at Mount Titlis and also find some additional tips for how to get the most out of your visit. Read on!

What is Mount Titlis

At 3,239 meters above sea level, Mount Titlis is one of the highest mountain peaks that you can easily visit in Switzerland. It’s also one of the most popular day trip destinations in Switzerland, attracting lots of visitors in all seasons.

It’s not very clear to me how high Mt. Titlis actually is. According to Wikipedia, it’s 3,238 meters, whereas the maps of Titlis ski area say 3,239m. When you visit Mt Titlis, there is a sign at the viewing platform at the top saying that it’s 3,020 meters (10,000 ft)… But that’s the height of that place, at the nearby Klein Titlis (3,028 m) and not of Mt Titlis itself.

Whatever the precise height is, the landscape is amazing and it truly feels like you’re standing on top of the world. The 360° views from Mt. Titlis are incredible and if you visit on a clear day, the scenery of countless mountain peaks all around you will take your breath away.

Where is Mt Titlis & How to Get There

Mt Titlis is located near Engelberg, a small mountain resort about 35 km (22 miles) south of Lucerne in central Switzerland. Mt Titlis can be reached by taking a gondola from Engelberg to Stand, followed by a rotating cable car from Stand to Mt Titlis.

Engelberg can be reached by car or by train from Lucerne (see below). Railway connections are very good in Switzerland and so it’s easy to visit Mt Titlis as a day trip from Lucerne, Zurich, or other towns.

You can visit Mt Titlis on your own (you’ll still need to get a Mt Titlis ticket , of course) or with an organized tour (see further below for more information and the best options).

In order to make it easier for you to orient yourself, I created a map of the Mount Titlis area that should give you a much better idea of where everything is and clarify some of the names you’ll see mentioned in this article. Take a look below.

How to Get to Engelberg by Train

Engelberg can only be reached by train from Lucerne. So you’ll need to get there first. From Lucerne, there are regular trains to Engelberg, usually at least once an hour. The train journey from Lucerne to Engelberg takes 43 minutes.

Normally, you don’t have to book a specific train ride and can just take any train, but you may want to double-check that when you buy tickets. If you have the Swiss Travel Pass , it’s also valid for your journey to Engelberg (plus, it gives you a 50% discount on Mt Titlis gondola tickets).

The walk from Engelberg train station to the Titlis gondola takes about 10 minutes. It’s an easy and flat walk. In the high season and on weekends in the low season, there are also free shuttle buses available from Engelberg train station to the Titlis cable car station.

How to Get to Engelberg by Car

Engelberg is easy to get to by car. Take highway E35/A2 from Lucerne in the direction of the Gotthard Pass. Take exit #33, at Stans-Süd.

From there, follow the signs to Engelberg. There is just one road going south and it’s well indicated. From the highway, it’s just about 20 km (12 miles) to Engelberg.

The first half of this road is going through a valley and is flat. Only the last 10 km have some hairpin turns, but nothing to worry about. Even in winter, we never experienced any difficulties on this road. You should know, however, that snow chains are obligatory in case of hard snowfall, although we never had to use ours.

Once in Engelberg, take a right turn to Titlis Valley Station. It’s well indicated from the main road, soon after you pass a small lake on the right. There are several big car parking areas here and there is usually plenty of staff if you aren’t sure where to park or have any other questions.

Best Mount Titlis Tours

As already mentioned, Mt Titlis is a popular day trip in Switzerland and there are tours available from some bigger cities nearby.

Here are the best options that have great customer ratings and the best price-quality ratio:

• Mt Titlis tour from Lucerne .
• Mt Titlis tour from Zurich – this tour also includes a guided visit and some free time in Lucerne.

READ ALSO: Best Day Trips & Excursions Near Lucerne

How to Visit Mt Titlis on Your Own

If you want to visit Mt Titlis on your own, it’s perfectly doable (get your tickets here ).

In that case, you’ll first have to get to Engelberg (see above for more info). In Engelberg, take a gondola from Titlis Valley Station to Stand. In Stand, take a revolving cable car – TITLIS Rotair – for the last ascent to Mt Titlis.

Both – the gondola and the rotating cable car are included in the same Mt. Titlis ticket – this specific ticket also includes all the attractions at Mount Titlis itself (unless closed due to weather).

You can get Mt Titlis tickets upon arrival or online in advance. I recommend booking online as that will save you some time, especially on busy days. Often, it’s also cheaper online, especially in the winter season when they work with flexible rates. You can find more information about the tickets further below.

TIP: On your way up or down, you can also disembark at Trübsee (it’s a stop located halfway between Engelberg and Stand). It’s a great destination in itself and has a lot to offer in summer and in winter. I recommend visiting Mt Titlis first so that you can then quietly enjoy all the activities at Trübsee before heading back down. Further below, you can find more info about things to do at Trübsee.

Mt Titlis Tickets

At the moment of the last update, visiting Mt Titlis will cost you 108 CHF (96+12 – see below), plus the cost of getting to Engelberg.

The official ticket price for a return ticket to Mt Titlis is 96 CHF. The Ice Flyer (cable car that you can take once you are at Mt Titlis itself) is an additional 12 CHF and it includes all activities of Glacier Park. If you want to experience everything at the top, the best option is this all-in Mt Titlis ticket .

Good to know: Kids age 5 or younger travel free of charge and kids age 6 to 15 get a 50% discount (free with Junior Travelcard ). Discounts are also available with the Swiss Travel Pass (50%).

For more information about fares and discounts, please consult the official website . On their ‘webshop’ you can also book your Mt Titlis tickets in advance. You can also get the tickets on the spot – there are several ticket machines on the left side before you enter the cable car station. But I’m not sure if it’s the same price there (we always get our tickets in advance), and it’s always so busy. Plus the machine gives you so many ticket options that it might get overwhelming…

PRO TIP: If booking online, make sure to also check prices for Mt Titlis tickets on the GetYourGuide website (if available – this can be seasonal). Normally, ticket prices are the same as on the official site, but sometimes they also offer a seasonal discount that’s not available elsewhere. Plus, if booking with GetYourGuide, you have free cancelation up to 24 hours in advance.

Important! Make sure that you keep your ticket throughout the entire day because you’ll need to scan it multiple times. Also, keep an eye on the indicated times and make sure that you don’t miss the last cable car to get back down to Engelberg. It’ll cost you a small fortune if they have to let it run an additional round especially for you.

What’s the Best Time to Visit Mt Titlis

Mount Titlis is a year-round destination and has something to offer in every season. Weather permitting, you can enjoy all the attractions and great views at any time of the year.

The best time to visit is, of course, on a sunny day when visibility is best, but the time of the year doesn’t matter much.

My personal favorite time to visit is in winter when Mt Titlis itself and all the surrounding peaks are covered in snow. In summer, I prefer the lower green areas around Trübsee or Jochpass. But Mt Titlis is also amazing, especially if you haven’t visited before.

READ ALSO: Best Time to Visit Europe

How Much Time Do You Need to Visit Mt Titlis

While visiting Mt Titlis itself and the main attractions on top of the mountain only require 1 or 2 hours, you should count at least 3-4 hours for a visit.

It takes a long time just to get to Mt Titlis from Engelberg and back, plus the wait times for Titlis Rotair can be quite long at times. You’ll need even more time if you are planning to do anything extra like sledding or tobogganing, hiking, or any of the adventurous activities at Trübsee.

When you add up the time for cable cars, activities, lunch, plus your travel time to Engelberg, you’ll quickly realize that you need the whole day for a visit to Mt. Titlis.

TIP: If you don’t have an entire day and are visiting the area in summer, you could also opt to visit Mount Pilatus near Lucerne instead of Mt Titlis. Pilatus is closer to the city and you can visit it in 4-5 hours in total, so a good half a day.

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE TO READ: Mt Pilatus Golden Round Trip from Lucerne (warm season only)

Things to Do at Mt Titlis

Below is an overview of everything that you can do at Mt. Titlis. Please keep in mind that some views and activities are weather-dependent, while some others can be enjoyed in any weather.

Here’s what you can expect to see and do at Mt Titlis:

Amazing Views

Mt Titlis offers some of the best mountain views in Switzerland. TITLIS Rotair , the cable car that you’ll have to take in order to get to Mt Titlis, offers impressive 360° views of the surroundings. This is the world’s first revolving gondola that slowly turns as it goes up, giving you an opportunity to enjoy some jaw-dropping scenery all around you. However, this is just an introduction of what’s to come…

Once on top of Mt Titlis, you have many more possibilities to enjoy spectacular views in pretty much all directions. There is a viewing platform on the top floor of the Mt Titlis Mountain Station, great views from the mountain top itself, and yet another angle from the Ice Flyer chairlift … But my favorite views are probably those that you get from the TITLIS Cliff Walk . Absolutely dazzling!

If you feel like hiking, you can also take a 40-min Stotzig Egg hike that offers some nice views as well. During winter (October – May), part of this trail is on the ski slope and not really well indicated.

Glacier Cave

Titlis Glacier Cave is a 150-meter-long ice tunnel, located deep under the glacier. The temperature inside the cave is just below freezing point, so the Glacier Cave can be visited the whole year. Just keep in mind that it’s cold and slippery inside, so you need good shoes and warm clothes.

Ice thickness above the cave is between 3 and 20 meters (10-65 ft). The ice inside is said to be up to 5000 years old – incredible, isn’t it!

Every year, the Titlis Glacier Cave is a bit different. Sometimes they have ice sculptures, sometimes it’s lit in different colors. One year we visited, there was an ice sofa standing at the entrance of the cave and Scrat from the movie ‘Ice Age’ was trapped inside the ice. However, the last time we went, the ice tunnel wasn’t nearly as impressive as in previous years. Climate change is clearly visible if you come here every year…

However, if you have never walked inside an ice tunnel, it remains a very special experience. But if you have seen ice tunnels before, I have to admit that the one at Titlis is not that special. We found the ice tunnels at Jungfraujoch and in Zermatt much more impressive.

But then again, it looks different every time we visit and so they may add a few more ice sculptures or other elements and it will be more special again… Either way, it’s definitely a place you have to see when visiting Titlis.

Good to know: Glacier Cave is included in your Titlis ticket. You can access it from Level 1 of the Titlis Mountain Station.

Titlis Cliff Walk

At 3,041 m height and 500 m above the ground, Titlis Cliff Walk is Europe’s highest suspension bridge and one of the best things to do at Mount Titlis.

No matter how many times we walked over this bridge, it remains a special experience. Not to mention that the views are absolutely phenomenal!

The bridge is not wide and stretches over 100 meters. If there are more people walking at the same time, it usually swings quite a bit, adding to the experience and excitement. Don’t worry though, the bridge is well-protected. Also, the sides are properly closed with steel wire, so you can also walk this bridge with young children. Our kids love it!

Good to know: The suspension bridge is also included in your ticket and can be visited free of charge. It can be found next to the Ice Flyer chairlift – both reachable via the exit on the top floor of the Titlis Mountain Station.

TIP: On the bridge, you’ll see stickers in the shape of the feet. If you stand there, you’ll be looking at a camera. Push the button and it takes a really nice picture from an angle that you wouldn’t be able to do yourself.

You can then review your pictures and buy them if you like at the photography studio inside the main building of the Titlis Mountain Station. A picture will cost you about 12 CHF, and it’s a really nice souvenir to take home.

Of course, you can just take your own pictures at no extra cost.

Titlis Ice Flyer is a chairlift located at the top of Mt Titlis, right next to the suspension bridge. It connects the summit to the Titlis Glacier Park. In summer, you can do winter activities here (more info below), and in winter you can ski on the summit.

The views from this chairlift are really nice as you ‘fly’ over the glacier and see it up close. For many people who don’t ski, taking a chairlift is an experience in itself. I personally don’t consider this as something you must-do when visiting Titlis in winter, especially if you have to pay separately for it. If you are skiing in Engelberg, this chairlift is included in your ski pass.

However, if you are visiting in summer, then it’s definitely something you should do. It gives you access to Glacier Park – fun for young and old.

Good to know: If you get a regular Mt Titlis ticket, Ice Flyer isn’t included. You’ll have to pay an additional 12 CHF for it.

Glacier Park

Accessible via Ice Flyer chairlift, Glacier Park is only open in summer. There is always snow here, even if there is no snow at Mt Titlis itself. In summer, you can go sledding or snow tubing at Titlis Glacier Park.

Good to know: In winter, you can go sledding at another snow park, a bit lower down the mountain, at Trübsee. It’s free of charge and you can sled here as much as you want. It’s not just for kids and you’ll see people of all ages sledding here.

In the past, they used to have sledding and snow tubing at Trübsee, but during our last visit, there were only sleds available. The former snow tubing track is now being used as an exercise slope for beginning skiers. So if you want to go snow tubing, you’ll have to visit Mt Titlis in summer.

Shops, Restaurants & Souvenirs

Just like any other popular place in the Swiss mountains, Mt Titlis has everything a tourist might want. Restaurants, souvenir shops, Swiss chocolate… you’ll find it all at the Titlis Mountain Station.

There is also a photography studio where you can buy pictures that you can take on the Cliff Walk or on the Ice Flyer.

They also have lots of traditional Swiss costumes available. You can dress up and take a ‘typical Swiss’ picture if you want to. It’s not cheap and takes some time. We’ve never done it, but – as touristy as it sounds – the pictures look really nice.

Trübsee Activities

As already mentioned, Trübsee, the middle station on your way to Mt Titlis, is another great place that you definitely have to stop at after visiting Titlis.

In winter, you can go sledding here (see the Glacier Park info above). Usually, they also have snowmobiling and some other fun activities available here, but they differ every year.

For several years, they had an ice igloo and an ice bar here, but then it was gone for several years. The last time we visited, there was an igloo restaurant at Trübsee again. There is also Trübsee Flyer Zipline , but it’s not always open. So you just have to check what’s available on the day when you visit.

If you are staying longer, you can also go skiing , cross-country skiing , snowshoeing , or winter hiking . But if you are visiting Mt Titlis for a day, then you won’t have the time (or the equipment) for this.

Sledding and snow tubbing at Trübsee are free of charge, but you have to pay for all the other activities.

Good to know: Trübsee has a nice Italian restaurant, Lago Torbido, that is open in winter. If you are looking for a really nice lunch, check it out!

LEARN MORE: Winter Activities & Skiing in Engelberg

Also in summer, Trübsee is a great place to visit. There are some really nice hiking trails that start in this area. Our favorite is the Four Lakes Hike , but it requires a whole day. Alternatively, you can hike down to Engelberg.

You can also just walk around the lake , row a boat , or take your kids to a playground .

Trübsee Flyer Zipline is also available in summer and they have a variety of other activities that differ a bit every year. I heard rumors of an even more exciting zipline coming soon, so make sure to check it out on your next visit.

LEARN MORE: Trübsee in Summer

Is Mt Titlis Worth It?

With a high price tag and the whole day required in order to properly visit the area, you may be wondering if Mount Titlis is worth a visit. I suppose it depends on how much time you have in Switzerland and what other places are on your itinerary. But if you have the time and the money, yes, it’s absolutely worth it.

Mt Titlis is a really special place that has a lot to offer: incredible views, thrilling experiences, and a big variety of activities to choose from in any season.

And while it might look expensive at first sight, it’s actually one of the more affordable places for a day trip in the Swiss mountains. It’s also a great destination for a longer stay – hiking in summer or skiing in winter.

Good to know: If you are skiing in Engelberg , a ticket to Mt Titlis is included in your ski pass. So if you are looking for a place to go skiing in Switzerland, in combination with sightseeing, Engelberg is a really good choice.

READ ALSO: Switzerland Itinerary for 10 Days (including Mt Titlis)

Additional Tips for Visiting Mt Titlis

• Check the weather forecast . Mt Titlis is not the best destination for a cloudy day. However, if your plans aren’t flexible and the weather isn’t great, I wouldn’t worry too much and still do it. You can still enjoy most of the activities at Titlis and also at Trübsee, no matter the weather.
• Arrive early so that you can make the most of your day in Titlis. Plan at least half a day for the visit, ideally an entire day if you also plan to do any additional activities at Trübsee or visit Engelberg town.
• Dress warm . It’s usually very windy at the top. Even in summer, you may want to wear a jacket, gloves, or even a hat. In winter, it’s a must.
• Wear sturdy closed shoes. You’ll need them inside the Ice Tunnel, but also for walking around on Mt Titlis, the suspension bridge, and any of the additional activities.
• If you don’t have warm clothing or suitable shoes, you can rent them either at Titlis Valley Station or at Titlis Mountain Station. Needless to say, it’s not cheap.
• If you are on a tighter budget , you can save some money by bringing your own picnic. Dining at Mt Titlis or Trübsee is really expensive. Drinks cost 5-8 CHF and a simple warm meal 20-30 CHF. There is a supermarket in Engelberg town where you can get some drinks and small snacks.
• Mt Titlis is located at a very high altitude and not everyone adapts to it very well. It might help to stop at the intermediary stations such as Trübsee or Stand instead of heading straight to Mt Titlis so that your body can adapt to the higher altitude. On the other hand, in most cases, a short visit shouldn’t be a problem. Just make sure that you drink plenty of water – it really helps to adapt to the height. Just in case, you may want to bring something for a headache.

Where to Stay

Most people visit Mt Titlis as a day trip. If you are coming from Lucerne or Zurich, it’s indeed quite easy to do that and there is no need to stay in Engelberg. However, if you have some time to spare, I think you’ll really enjoy staying here for at least one night.

There are lots of nice hotels and accommodation options in Engelberg town . We always stay at Berghotel Trübsee that’s located near Trübsee lake, at the middle gondola station on the way to Mt Titlis.

Staying here allows you to enjoy all the amazing activities and stunning surroundings. We especially love this hotel early in the morning or in the evening. When there are no day tourists around, you can have beautiful mountains all to yourself. Incredible feeling, particularly in summer when you can go rowing on the lake with nobody else around you or watch a sunset above the mountains from the hotel terrace…

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Mount Titlis is one of the highest mountain peaks that you can easily visit in Switzerland and it’s also one of the most affordable ones. It’s worth a visit in any season: the scenery is incredible, and there are so many fun activities including an ice tunnel under the glacier, Europe’s highest suspension bridge, snow fun the whole year round, and more.

Mt Titlis is a year round destination and is always open. Cable cars run daily from 8.30 AM until 4-5 PM. It can happen that cable cars don’t operate due to very high winds, but it’s very rare. Once a year (usually in November), they close for maintenance for a few days, but you’ll see if there are any unavailable dates when you book your tickets.

Mount Titlis can only be reached by a series of cable cars from Engelberg via Trübsee and Stand. You can get to Engelberg by car or by train from Lucerne. There are regular trains in all seasons and it takes 43 minutes from Lucerne to Engelberg.

Visiting the top of Mt Titlis will only take 1 or 2 hours, but because it also takes some time to get there and back, you need at least 3-4 hours for a visit. If you have more time, make sure to stop at Trübsee mountain station where you can find many activities such as sledding or snowmobiling (winter), zip line (year round), but also playgrounds, rowing boats, and hiking (summer).

With 3,239 m elevation, there is always snow on top of Mount Titlis. It might melt a bit in the places where most people walk in the warmest months of the summer, but there is always snow on the glacier where you can go skiing in winter or snow tubing in summer. So no matter when you visit, wear good boots and dress warm!

So, this is our guide to visiting Mount Titlis. If you are planning a visit and have a question that we forgot to address in this article, feel free to leave a reply below and we’ll try to help.

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Looking for more tips for other Swiss destinations? Check out our other articles below!

Travel guides for the Lucerne area:

• Best Things to Do in Lucerne
• Lucerne Day Trips
• Engelberg 4 Lakes Hike (starts at Trübsee gondola station on the way to Mt Titlis)
• Lucerne to Mt Pilatus (all the transport options and tickets explained)
• Pilatus Golden Day Trip (the best way to visit Mt Pilatus)
• Stoos Ridge Hike (a beautiful hike and a very unique funicular, about 1 hr drive from Lucerne)

More tips for your trip to Switzerland:

• Switzerland Trip Itinerary
• Interlaken Day Trip
• Best Things to Do in Zermatt
• Matterhorn Glacier Paradise & Gornergrat (both are must-see in Zermatt)
• Schynige Platte (a hidden gem!)
• Best Things to Do in Grindelwald-First
• Things to Do in Geneva
• Jungfrau Region in Winter
• Skiing in Wengen
• Oeschinen Lake (+ our favorite hike in Switzerland)
• Affordable Places for Skiing in Switzerland

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Patchiyappan Krishnamurthy

Tuesday 26th of March 2024

Where we will stay in either Zurich or Interlaken

Wednesday 27th of March 2024

Do you mean where to stay for visiting Mt Titlis? The closest big city is Lucerne, but you can also visit from other places. In that case, coming from Zurich the journey will be much shorter than from Interlaken. Have a great trip!

Excellent details. Which is useful to ordinary man to understand the things. If this type of explanation available we can easily round the world economically. Thanks 👍

Glad to help!

Monday 29th of January 2024

Hi Jurga. Just a quick one..otw back from Titlis to Engelberg..say i drop at Trubsee. I can hop on again from Trubsee to Engelberg without any additional charges. Am i rite?

Correct. If you get round-trip tickets to Titlis, you can get off at Trübsee and take the gondola back down to the village after your visit there.

Dear Jurga…really appreciate your time, effort, dedication and love you put on this article. Its really helpful, indeed. I have a clear mind what to expect and what to do. Btw, if i may ask..do you happen to know if any snow activity my family and i can enjoy at Titlis/Trubsee during autumn..(my visit in 13 sept)..tq and wish you always have wonderful days

Hi Sham, there won't be much snow left by September except on the glacier at the very top of Mt Titlis. Normally, they have toboggan there in the summer season.

Monday 22nd of January 2024

Thank you so much for such wonderful information, this has been very helpful for us.

We are planning to travel to Mount Titlis in Mid April (16th). Would the Glacier Park be open then? or would we have to go down to the Snow Park near Trubsee if that's open?

Also, will the Trubsee Lake be completely frozen - can we hike around the lake?

Wednesday 24th of January 2024

@Jurga, thank you so much. Incredibly helpful 🙏

Hi Ayush, the ski season at Mt Titlis Glacier normally lasts until early May so the Glacier Park will likely not be open yet (it typically opens around mid-May, after the ski season ends). However, there may not be enough snow for sledding/toboggan at Trübsee in mid-April anymore. I wouldn't be surprised they would use artificial snow if needed, but I can't tell you this for sure. What exactly is open and where in this 'shoulder' season, will really depend on snow conditions at that time. You can simply ask what the possibilities are on the day of your visit. As for Trübsee Lake, it should still be frozen, but I wouldn't walk on the ice on the lake this late in the season. If you have proper footwear (waterproof hiking boots should be fine), you can always hike around the lake - we have done it in all seasons. Hope this helps.