Summer News 2015

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Summer News 2015

ENGELBERG SUMMER 2015
Hike to the heights of beauty - whether you go on foot or by cable car, you’ll enjoy some spectacular scenery and awesome views while exploring the mountains of Engelberg. Biking, hiking over via
ferrata trails or golfing – Engelberg has much to offer for those who like to stay active. Diverse
family deals that include a summer program of free activities as well as a recently expanded
playground up at Ristis will make your kids’ eyes light up. Top off the day with a glass of fine wine
or a delicious meal. Connoisseurs are well-served in this monastery town too!
NEWS
"BUUREBÄHNLI" (TRADITIONAL SWISS CABLECARS)
The Engelberg valley is home to, among other things, the traditional
Swiss cable cars privately operated by farmers and other locals. View
Engelberg from another perspective as you take a scenic ride
through unspoiled areas on one of these "Buurebähnli". A special
treat for both young and old!
www.engelberg.ch/cableways
LIVING THE DREAM IN ENGELBERG –
NEW! 500 KILOMETERS OF HIKING TRAILS
Experience an awakening of the senses! Enjoy spectacular views,
breathe in fresh Alpine air and the scent of mountain flowers! Feel
invigorated as you get your heart pumping while hiking Engelberg
Valley’s extensive network of trails. In summer the existing network
of trails (already covering 360 km) was expanded by 140 additional
kilometres of paths. They’re just waiting for you to come and explore
them!
www.engelberg.ch/hiking
VIA FERRATA RIGIDALSTOCK
The Rigidalstock is fast becoming a favorite climbers’ destination.
This northern summit provides climbers with some exciting ascent/descent variations, including unique passages with a cave ) hole
(Eagle eye and, of course, sensational mountain landscape and formations along the way.
www.engelberg.ch/viaferrata
ENGELBERG-TITLIS TOURISMUS
SOMMER NEWS 2015
THREE NEW KIDS‘ COURSES IN ROPE PARK ENGELBERG
Rope Park Engelberg, located at the end of the Engelberg valley,
opens its doors from May to October to action-hungry nature-lovers
seeking exciting heights and treetop adventures. This summer,
families with small children will find the park - with its three new
courses for 4+year olds—quite attractive for their little ones.
Designed to include special safety equipment the courses
incorporate varied themes that offer youngsters an exciting
educational experience.
www.seilpark-engelberg.ch
GLOBI'S ALPINE PLAYGROUND
25 May 2015 celebrates the grand opening of the new "Globi’s Alpine
Playground" at the summer bobsled run up on Ristis! There will be a
mini Rope Park with diverse climbing elements perfect for small
children, a groundhog slide, a miniature Alpine Lodge, as well as
other play equipment.
www.brunni.ch/en
HOTEL WALDEGG –
WHERE SUSTAINABLE REFUELING IS MADE POSSIBLE
The four star hotel Waldegg in Engelberg is the first hotel in
Obwalden, where electric car owners can sustainably refuel. Thus,
TESLA owners, as well as owners of other electric vehicles are able
to spend their winter holidays in the mountains - free electric car
refueling included.
Sustainable refueling is guaranteed by supplying 100% green
electricity from the electric power station Obwalden.
www.waldegg-engelberg.ch
MOUNTAIN CLIMBING: WHOLE FAMILY FUN
A tailor-made program of climbing geared toward families that like to
climb together. A combination of affordable prices and vacation
adventure in the mountains surrounding Engelberg.
www.engelbergmountainguide.ch
SOMMER NEWS 2015
EVENTS
FISHERMAN’S FRIEND STRONGMANRUN; 6. JUNE 2015
Over rocky terrain, across ice cold rivers, through chasms and along
barbed wire fences - the FISHERMAN’S FRIEND Strongmanrun
demands not only physical strength from the participants, but
mental stamina as well! The extremely demanding course takes
runners through the mountainous heart of Central Switzerland,
including Hahnen and Mount Titlis as part of the scenery. Guaranteed
to be an extraordinary event!
www.strongmanrun.ch
TITLIS ICE FESTIVAL; 12 JULY 2015
The fun-packed snow festival for big and small! On Sunday, 12 July
2015, activities and events will include glacier crevasse abseiling,
hikes to Gross-Titlis, a treasure hunt using avalanche search
equipment, and much more. Children accompanied by a parent can
ride up to TITLIS for free. Adults pay half-price.
www.titlis.ch
FOLK MUSIC CONCERTS; JULY AND AUGUST
For years the Folk Music Concert series has been a part of
Engelberg’s cultural program in the summer. Numerous folk music
fans converge at the park pavilion every week in order to enjoy the
sounds of traditional music groups. Concerts take place in the
Kursaal if the weather is inclement.
www.engelberg.ch/events
JAZZ IN THE VILLAGE; JULY AND AUGUST
Warm summer evenings, a glass of fine wine, and the sound of
jazz... Performances will take place every Friday evening as part of
the‚ "Jazz in der Dorfstrasse" music program, which attracts jazz
lovers summer after summer. This year’s program includes another
great line-up of musical groups that will play at various venues
around town, once again pleasing the crowds with their mellow
sounds.
www.engelberg.ch/events
RUGGHUBEL MOUNTAIN RUN ENGELBERG; 23 AUGUST 2015
The Rugghubel Mountain Run will take place for the 24th time, this
year on 23 August 2015. Over the years this race has gained quite a
name in the runners’ scene. 160 athletes will take on the scenic,
nonetheless challenging stretch up the mountain, supported by a
crowd of 1,000 spectators. The Rugghubel Mountain Run course is
second to none with its impressive mountain backdrop. The race
starts near the gates of the monastery (elevation 1,286 m) and ends
at the Rugghubel Lodge (elevation 2,296 m)
www.berglauf-engelberg.ch
SOMMER NEWS 2015
TITLIS BERGTROPHY; 8 AUGUST 2015
Starting at Engelberg’s Talstation (base station), you’ll hike to the
top, ascending 2,000 m to Gross-Titlis, which is situated at 3,238 m
above sea level. The experience of it all - not the stopwatch - will be
what counts!
www.titlis.ch/en
ALPINE HIT MUSIC FESTIVAL; AUGUST 2015
The Alpine Hit Music Festival has established itself in Engelberg up at
Ristis and now appears annually in the line-up of summer musical
events for Central Switzerland. Save the dates now: 22/23 August
and 29/30 August 2015. 28 August 2015 in the evening, Alpine Hits
Summer Party with ChueLee! Expect fabulous performers and a
great atmosphere up at Ristis!
www.brunni.ch/en/events
GUESTIVAL – EVENING HIKE & DINNER UP ON BRUNNI
During the summer months an evening hike will take place once a
month up on the Brunni side of Engelberg. Hike along Brunnipfad
Trail accompanied by the president of SAC Engelberg. Afterwards at
the Brunnihütte Lodge the lodge team will serve you delicious
specialties from the table grill. If you wish, take a barefoot walk
along the Kitzelpfad (=”Tickle Path”) and relax your feet before you
hike back down to Ristis. Of course you can always say good-bye to
the rest of the group at Lake Härzlisee and spend the night at the
SAC lodge.
www.brunni.ch/en/events
www.brun
SOMMER NEWS 2015
TITLIS
TITLIS (ELEVATION 3,020 M)
For a unique and exciting experience, take a ride to the top of Mount
TITLIS on the TITLIS ROTAIR, the first revolving aerial cable car in
the world. A spectacular 360° panoramic view awaits you at the top
of this glacial world. The Ice Flyer chairlift will transport you over
deep crevices to the TITLIS Glacier Park, where visitors big and small
can experience all sorts of sliding fun. And don’t miss out on a visit to
the newly renovated Glacier Cave.
www.titlis.ch/en/glacier
TITLIS CLIFF WALK – HERZKLOPFEN IN LUFTIGER HÖHE
3,041 meters above sea-level. 500 meters off the ground. 150 heartpounding steps. This is what awaits you on the TITLIS Cliff Walk, the
spectacular suspension bridge high up on the summit. To cross the
bridge, you'll need nerves as strong as the steel cables from which it
hangs. On arriving at the summit, the route leads you through an
underground tunnel and on to the viewing platform at the south wall
window. The suspension bridge stretches from here to the ICE FLYER
glacier chair lift station. The TITLIS Cliff Walk is just one meter wide
and 100 meters long. The views into the abyss below are
breathtaking! The TITLIS Cliff Walk holds the record for being the
highest suspension bridge in Europe. Entry to the Cliff Walk is free of
charge.
www.titlis.ch/en/cliffwalk
TITLIS GLACIER CAVE
This glacier cave forms the frosty heart of TITLIS. The ice here was
frozen long before prehistoric man discovered how to make fire using
pyrite. The cave's 150-metre-long walkway branches out in several
directions and descends 20 meters below the surface of the
glacier. Entry to the glacier cave is free of charge.
www.titlis.ch/en/glacier-cave
SPRING SKIING
If you’re the kind of person who can never get enough of winter
sports, Engelberg-Titlis is the place for you! Up on the glacier, the
winter season lasts until 25 May 2015. Sunshine into the evening and
pleasant temperatures are sure to make your spring skiing experience
awesome and unforgettable.
www.titlis.ch/en/activities/winter-activities
SOMMER NEWS 2015
FAMILY TIME UP ON TITLIS
Up at Lake Trübsee there’s a children’s playground and five row boats
on the glacial lake for families to enjoy. Round out the perfect family
outing with a picnic, then follow the interesting "Knorrli" Path or see
what’s blooming along the beautiful Alpine Flower Path. Round-trip
fare with the cableway Engelberg - Trübsee costs CHF 30, (CHF 15
with ½ fare train pass; Children under 16 years with a Junior train
pass travel for free).
www.titlis.ch/en
BIKE DAY-PASS, TRÜBSEE – JOCHPASS – ENGSTLEN
TITLIS is truly a paradise for fans of mountain biking. It doesn’t
matter whether you’re looking for an adrenaline kick from doing the
single trails or whether you just want to barrel straight downhill.
Around Lake Trübsee are easier paths which are attractive for family
tours. TITLIS cableways will transport you and your bike to the top comfortably and conveniently!
www.titlis.ch/en/tickets
HIKE PASS
Hiking and biking fans will get a deal with the Hike Pass. Valid for just
1 or up to 6 days, this pass can be used within a two week
period. It’s good for rides on mountain cable lifts TITLIS (TitlisTrübsee cable car excluded) and Fürenalp.
www.titlis.ch/en/tickets
SOMMER NEWS 2015
BRUNNI
BRUNNI (elevation 1860 m)
Brunni - the sunny side of Engelberg and the place for families to have
fun! Climbing paths, awesome playscapes, a summer bobsled run, and
"Härzlisee" - a man-made lake with a great view of Mount Titlis - are
just a few of the attractions there. For those seeking real challenge,
there are exciting climbing routes and hiking trails with spectacular
views. Take time out to kick back up at the Brunni "Hütte" Lodge or
enjoy a delicious meal and a cool drink on the spacious sun terrace at
Restaurant Ristis.
www.brunni.ch/en/activities
HÄRZLISEE AND THE "TICKLE TRAIL"
Want a different kind of “wellness” experience? Walk around
"Härzlisee", the idyllic little man-made lake up at 1,860 m above sea
level. Various materials such as sand, wood chips, gravel, soft clay
and water form the textured surface for a barefoot walk along the 220
meter long ‘Tickle Trail’ - a one-of-a-kind mountain walkway. At the
end off your walk, relax your feet in the bubbling tub!
www.brunni.ch
GLOBI’S WHITE WATER WORLD UP AT RISTIS
Kids can play to their heart’s content with water: Little streams,
waterfalls, ponds, water canals with little boats, water pumps and
wells. Watch their eyes light up when they see this fantastically fun
waterscape!
www.brunni.ch/en/activities
GLOBI’S TREASURE HUNT
Once again there’s a Globi Treasure Hunt, this year with all new hiding
places. With your treasure map in hand, start searching for the 11
hidden treasure chests, each containing a clue to the whereabouts of
Globi’s Treasure. Great prizes for the kids!
www.brunni.ch/en
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WHERE KIDS ARE KING
Brunni is the most family-friendly mountain in Central Switzerland.
This summer children up to 15 years accompanied by at least one
adult (excluding school groups and clubs) can once again ride the
aerial cable car and chair lifts for free. At the top they’ll find hiking
paths, a bobsled run and a whole lot more fun. It’s worth a visit to the
sunny side of Engelberg!
www.brunni.ch/en
SOMMER NEWS 2015
GLOBI VISITS
During the summer, much to the delight of the little ones, Globi
makes an appearance up on Ristis every Wednesday, Saturday and
Sunday at around 2 p.m. - but of course, weather permitting only! If
you invite him, Globi will gladly attend your birthday party!
www.brunni.ch/en
www
FÜRENALP
FÜRENALP (ELEVATION 1,850 M)
Fürenalp is an "insider tip" and considered one of the gems of
Engelberg. Off the beaten path, you’ll enjoy the peace and quiet of
Nature at its best. A glittering reflecting pond, an impressive
panoramic view of the mountains, hiking paths and quaint mountain
restaurants will help you to leave behind the stress of your everyday
routine and to relax in this marvelous mountain world.
www.fuerenalp.ch/en
SUMMER PROGRAM
ATTRACTIVE SUMMER PROGRAM
The Summer Program of free activities has now become an
established part Engelberg’s fantastic offerings. This summer
there are once again many exciting things to do for free: The
Rope Park, Kidsbiking, bob sledding, kayaking on Lake Trübsee
and more. Overnight guests can take advantage of these popular
offers free of charge. From Monday to Friday there are at least
two activities per day. First come, first served - the number of
participants is limited!
www.engelberg.ch/enen
MEETING , INCENTIVES, CONVENTIONS & EVENTS
COMBINING WORK AND PLAY!
Engelberg offers ideal conditions for lending new perspectives to your
daily professional routine. Raise enthusiasm through team
building challenges in an adventure park, heighten awareness on
carving skis or spark motivation around a group campfire. Whatever
the activity, make it a meaningful learning experience carried out by
professional trainers, experienced adventure-organizers, and real-life
craftsmen, such as cheese makers, forest rangers and Alpine farmers.
www.engelberg.ch/mice
SOMMER NEWS 2015
RETOURNING GEMS
REDUCED PRICES & LAST MINUTE SPECIALS
(Family) Vacations can be expensive, but with our special deals and
Last Minute offers they don’t have to be! Our highlight: The Cableway
Adventure Deal. Book for 3 or 5 nights. The package includes a Hike
& Bike Pass so you can discover the surrounding mountain area.
www.engelberg.ch/en/packages-deals
WELLNESS OASES
Let your mind wander, take in the fresh mountain air. Relax, for
example, in a whey bath up on Gerschnialp. Or spend a wellness day
at one of the town’s three wellness hotels: Hotel Waldegg, Ramada
Hotel Regina Titlis or Sporthotel Eienwäldli. Also at the TITLIS Resort
is relaxation possible. They all offer a palette of wellness treatments.
Why shouldn’t you indulge? Return to your daily routine fully relaxed!
www.engelberg.ch/en
CHEESE-MAKING AT THE MONASTERY AND ON THE ALP
Ever wondered how cheese is made? Would you like to see how it is
done and sample it in the process? At the Showcase Cheese
Factory located within the monastery walls you can enjoy several
locally made products at the Bistro while observing a cheesemaker at
work. Local cheesemakers at Gerschnialp and Untertrübsee also
welcome visitors.
www.engelberg.ch/en
HERRENHAUS GRAFENORT
Interesting lectures and presentations on a variety of topics take
place regularly at the Herrenhaus in Grafenort. Program details are
available at Engelberg-Titlis Tourism or online on their homepage.
The matinee concerts, readings, and exhibits that take place there
simultaneously provide a great opportunity to view the historic
building. Take a tour of this summer residence of the Benedictine
monks. The Herrenhaus rooms and halls are also ideal for seminars,
conferences, lectures, banquettes - both large and small - and for
weddings.
www.grafenort.ch
TALMUSEUM - ENGELBERG’S FOLK MUSEUM
Go back in time when you visit Engelberg’s Folk Museum and get a
glimpse of what local life was like ‘back in the day’.
There is an impressive exhibit about the history of luxury hotels in
Engelberg, chronicling the opening of the first luxury hotel up to the
closing of the most noteworthy one.
www.talmuseum.ch
www.en
SOMMER NEWS 2015
HOLE-IN-ONE
AND CLUBHOUSE/RESTAURANT
Engelberg’s 18-hole golf course offers double the pleasure with its
unique combination of sports & nature. There’s a spectacular
panoramic backdrop, plus a challenging course. Golfers drive, putt
and hone their handicaps here from May to October. After a round,
relax at the golf course restaurant...
www.golfclub-engelberg.ch
E-BIKE & HIKE TOURS
E-Bike & Hike it’s a combination of e-mountain biking and hiking.
Discover the beauty of the Engelberg area with less effort. Several
local sports shops offer electric bikes that enable you to take on uphill
routes - no sweat! Find out about diverse tour offers in Engelberg.
www.engelberg.ch/en
VIA FERRATA - FOR PEAK CLIMBERS
With its five exciting via ferrata trails Engelberg is a genuine eldorado
for climbing fans. Both experienced and novice climbers will find a
suitable challenge, thanks to the selection of paths varying in degrees
of difficulty. The reward for reaching the cross at the top of the peak?
A truly impressive view of the mountains surrounding Engelberg!
www.engelberg.ch/viaferrata
BUNGEE JUMPING FROM A GONDOLA
An experience for adventure lovers! A bungee jump of 140 meters
into the breathtaking Engelberg landscape will literally turn your
world upside down! Jumps are this summer offered at sunnday from
May to mid-august. Leave your worries behind.
www.outventure.ch
PRIME MOUNTAIN SPORTS GMBH...
...for the whole year. Prime Mountain Sports is the new name of the
firm that supports a whole-year strategy for enterprises.
Activities now are spread out over the whole year: Summer activities
are expanded and further developed. Mountain activities such as ski
instruction, mountain biking, free-riding, ski touring, hiking, outdoor
camps, via ferrata climbing and mountain tours can all be booked in
one central office.
www.prime-engelberg.ch/en
SOMMER NEWS 2015
PRIME BIKE SCHOOL – FIRST-CLASS BIKE INSTRUCTION FOR
SUMMER
The activities of Prime in the area of biking are well-known. Newly
reorganized, Prime Bike School offers attractive training and instruction. With local and professional guides, Prime Bike School
is your expert for technical courses, tours and camps in the Engelberg
valley.
PRIME CAMPS
Prime will be offering summer camps this year. Prime camps will
include attractive mountain sport activities that Engelberg - a yearround vacation destination - has to offer. Working closely together
with select hotels in Engelberg, there will be Prime Time offers of 3-5
days for both summer and winter guests.
KAYAKING ON LAKE TRÜBSEE
Glide over the beautiful clear glacial waters of Lake Trübsee in a
kayak. No experience is needed, though it’s up to you to keep your
feet dry! After your kayak adventure you can enjoy the quiet wonders
of nature along the banks of the lake - and perhaps have a picnic at
one of several campfire pits.
www.skischule-engelberg.ch
ENGELBERG MONASTERY
The Benedictine Monastery of Engelberg has influenced the local
history of this beautiful mountain valley since 1120, the year the
monastery was founded. The modern day activities of the monks
grew out of the essential needs of the locality: education
(Stiftsschule), pastoral duties, crafts and handiwork, cultural,
agricultural and environmental development and maintenance. In all
of these areas, the monks - as well as the other men and women who
work in the monastery - have had a hand.
The Benedictine Monastery of Engelberg offers public tours year
round to visitors and guests. (Mondays through Saturdays, no tours
Sundays or holidays.) Tours last about one hour, and highlights
include the Baroque Hall, the guest refectory, the ‚Room of Virtues’
with its exquisite inlaid woodwork done by Br. Columban Louis and
the renovated monastery church.
www.kloster-engelberg.ch
SOMMER NEWS 2015
MORE EVENTS IN SUMMER 2015
May 2015
17.05.
17.05.
23.05.
23.05.
24.05.
24.05.
25.05.
30.05.
Piano-Concert, Kun Woo Paik
Choir-Concert
Guided Hiking-Tour
Cliff Cleaner's Day up at Brunni
Titlis End of Season
Concert, Lucerne quintet
Concert " Amerikanisches Quartett & Quintett"
Opening "Globi's alp playground" at Ristis
Barocksaal, Monastery
Monastery
Fürenalp
Brunni
Skihütte Stand
Barocksaal, Monastery
Herrenhaus Grafenort
Ristis
June 2015
05.06.
06.06.
06.06.
06.06.
06.06.
21.06.
28.06.
Fisherman's Friend Strong Man Run Warm up Party
Fisherman's Friend Strong Man Run Recovery Party
Gästival – Hiking Night
FISHERMAN'S FRIEND StrongmanRun Switzerland
CandleLight Dinner
Bannalper Mountainrun
Knorrli Event at Trübsee
Yucatan
Yucatan
Brunni Area
Engelberg
Restaurant auf dem Titlis
Bannalp
Trübsee
July 2015
04.07.
04.07.
04.07.
09.07.
12.07.
12.07.
15.07.
16.07.
22.07.
23.07.
24.07.
25.07.
25.07.
26.07.
26.07.
29.07.
31.07.
10 Swiss Hiking-Night
CandleLight Dinner
Guided Hiking-Tour
Folk Music Concert
Ice Festival
Yodler Service
Wild Game Watch
Folk Music Concert
Wild Game Watch
Folk Music Concert
American Music Abroad Concert
Globi's Children's Party at Brunni
Bike pleasure at Jochpass
Globi's Children's Party at Brunni
Bike pleasure at Jochpass
Wild Game Watch
Firework
Brunni Area
Titlis
Fürenalp
Kurpark
Titlis
Brunnihütte
Brunniarea
Kurpark
Brunniarea
Eienwäldli
Kurpark
Brunnihütte
Berghuis Jochpass
Brunnihütte
Berghuis Jochpass
Brunnigebiet
Golfcourse
SOMMER NEWS 2015
August 2015
01.08.
1st August, Village Festival
01.08.
1st August -Brunch at Mount Titlis
01.08.
1st August-Brunch at the fram
01.08.
1st August-Brunch
01.08.
1st August-Brunch
01.08.
1st August After Party
05.08.
Wild Game Watch
06.08.
Folk Music Concert
07.08.
Gästival – Hiking-Night
08.08.
Titlis Bergtrophy
13.08.
Folk Music Concert
20.08.
Folk Music Concert
22.08.
Alpenschlager Festival (Alpine Hits)
23.08.
23.08.
24. Rugghubel Berglauf (Mountainrun)
28.08.
Alpenschlager – Summer-Party
29.08.
29.08.
CandleLight Dinner
30.08.
Village Engelberg
Titlis
Schweizerhausstr., Engelberg
Gasthaus Schwand
Alp Arni Schwändli
Yucatan
Brunniarea
Kurpark
Brunni Area
Titlis
Kurpark
Kurpark
Bergrestaurant Ristis
Engelberg - Rugghubelhütte
Restaurant auf dem Titlis
September
05.09.
05.09.
13.09.
20.09.
26.09.
27.09.
Trübsee
Brunni Gebiet
Ristis
Ristis
Titlis Restaurant
Brunnihütte
2015
Knorrli Event at Trübsee
Gästival – Hiking Night
Country Musik im Bergrestaurant Ristis
Yodler's Service at Ristis
CandleLight Dinner
Brunni Chilbi Festival
Oktober 2015
02.10.
Alpine Cross Country Golf Trophy
24.10.
CandleLight Dinner
Brunni
Titlis Restaurant
SOMMER NEWS 2015
CONTAKTE & PHOTOS
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Summer News 2015

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