GENERAL INFORMATION CABLEWAYS

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION CABLEWAYS Hours of operation daily from 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Maintenance Engelberg-Trübsee return is open 365 days a year. Due to maintenance work the cable cars between Trübsee-TITLIS will be closed from November 7-18, Reservation not necessary TITLIS CABLEWAYS, HOTELS & RESTAURANT POSTSTRASSE ENGELBERG SWITZERLAND PHONE +41 (0) TITLIS@TITLIS.CH

2 FROM ENGELBERG TO THE TITLIS ENGELBERG The holiday destination with a heart: nestling in a wild and romantic mountain valley, the historic resort of Engelberg lies at the foot of the TITLIS. Encircled by imposing peaks and eternal ice, the monastery village is a haven of excitement and of relaxation for individual visitors as well as families. As a snowsports mecca in the winter and a hiking and excursion paradise in the summer, Engelberg is the perfect destination for lovers of the great outdoors. Further information: TRIP TO THE TITLIS Engelberg Trübsee (10 minutes) New 8-seater gondolas to Stand. Entry and exit option at Trübsee intermediate station. Hours of operation: non-stop 8.30 a.m. to 5.15 p.m. Last trip to the TITLIS: 4 p.m. Trübsee Stand (10 minutes) Remain seated at Trübsee intermediate station in order to get to Stand station by the TITLIS Xpress. Hours of operation: non-stop 8.40 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Last trip to Engelberg: 5.00 p.m. Stand TITLIS (5 minutes) Take the revolving TITLIS ROTAIR cable car to TITLIS terminus. 360 panoramic views included! Hours of operation: non-stop 8.50 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Last trip to Engelberg: 5.00 p.m. ALLOW FOR APPROX. 30 MINUTES TRAVEL TIME EACH WAY!

3 HOW TO REACH ENGELBERG? LONDON BRÜSSEL PARIS STRASSBURG LUXEMBOURG HAMBURG BASEL BERN LUZERN ENGELBERG STUTTGART MÜNCHEN WIEN ZÜRICH BY CAR OR COACH From Zurich, Zurich Airport: A2 motorway following signs for Lucerne (50 minutes) then Gotthard (15 minutes); leave at exit 33 and continue to Engelberg (30 minutes). Total travel time: 1 hour 35 minutes From Lucerne: A2 motorway following signs for Gotthard (15 minutes); leave at exit 33 and continue to Engelberg (30 minutes). Total travel time: 45 minutes GENF MARSEILLE BARCELONA LUGANO MAILAND ROM PRICES CAR AND COACH FOR INDIVIDUAL TRAVELLERS From Zürich CHF 149 Departure: Main «sihlquai» car park near railway station at 9.30 a.m. and a.m. Reservations: Phone +41 (0) or +41 (0) From Luzern CHF 129 Departure: Tourist Information Lucerne at a.m. and p.m. Reservations: Phone +41 (0) (Prices subject to change)

4 HOW TO REACH THE TITLIS BY TRAIN From Zurich/Zurich Airport: express train to Lucerne. Halfhourly service from Zurich main railway station or Zurich airport. At Lucerne change to Zentralbahn train serving Engelberg, track 13. Total travel time from Zurich main railway station: 1 hour 49 minutes Total travel time from Zurich airport: 2 hours 06 minutes From Lucerne: take Zentralbahn train serving Engelberg, track 13, always at 10 past the hour. Total travel time: 43 minutes Lucerne Hergiswil Boat Hergiswil Engelberg Zentralbahn train Lucerne Engelberg Zentralbahn train Engelberg TITLIS Cableways BY BOAT AND TRAIN Take the boat from Lucerne to Hergiswil and savour the views of the mountains (boats leave from just outside Lucerne railway station). Change at Hergiswil and take the train to Engelberg.

5 TITLIS HIGHLIGHTS TITLIS ROTAIR The TITLIS ROTAIR gondola rotates its way up towards the snow-covered summit of TITLIS. The world s first revolving gondola transports you from the middle station at Stand up to the mountain station at 3,020 metres above sea-level. The gondola revolves 360 degrees during the five-minute trip, treating you to idyllic panoramic views of steep rock faces, deep crevasses and distant snow-covered mountain peaks. TITLIS CLIFF WALK 3041 metres altitude. 500 metres off the ground. 150 heartthumping steps. Expect this and more on the TITLIS Cliff Walk, the spectacular suspension bridge high up in the air at the summit. Roundtrip Glacier Cave - TITLIS Cliff Walk - Ice Flyer Open: daily, weather permitting (strong wind, snowfall) $ Price: free GLACIER CAVE Length: 150 metres Constant temperature: -1.5 C Deepest point in ice: 20 metres Open: daily in all weathers $ Price: free

6 TITLIS RESTAURANTS TITLIS MOUNTAIN STATION Enjoy the food and crystal-clear views of the glacier from the restaurants on TITLIS. For starters, the Panorama Restaurant serves up panoramic views of the glacier at 3,020 metres above sea-level. Main courses include regional delicacies, delicious and crispy oven-baked pizzas, and pasta galore, while the dessert menu promises all manner of sweet treats. In our self-service restaurant you can take your meal straight to the cash desk. Fancy a tasty morsel from the grill, a salad or a dish of the day? Simply choose what you feel like. Our tempting glacier ice cream buffet offers a host of melt-inthe-mouth treats presented in freshly baked waffle cones. TRÜBSEE ALPINE LODGE Choose from daily specials, tasty morsels from the grill, pasta or macaroni cheese. What s more, you can help yourself to a colourful, crisp and healthy salad from the salad bar and something sweet for dessert. Our self-service restaurant is open all day. Step out onto our sun terrace and enjoy the views while basking in the glorious sunshine. For kids there is a new playground located on the terrace of the restaurants. TITLIS MICE The possibilities for arranging individual events are almost as endless as the breathtaking panorama up here at 1,000-3,020 metres above sea level. We organise events of all kinds, tailoring them to the needs of our guests and coordinating them on site. Further information at

7 TITLIS ACTIVITIES TITLIS GLACIER 3020 METRES ABOVE SEA LEVEL Snow and ice, summer and winter! Breathtaking views and unforgettable sensations all year round. Follow the signs along the groomed snow trail from the TITLIS Snack terrace to the Ice Flyer station (5 minutes). ICE FLYER CHAIRLIFT Spectacular views of glacier crevasses Safe entry and exit: suitable for all visitors! 6-seater chairlift with windshield Hours of operation: daily, weather permitting Travel time: 3 minutes (each way) $ Prices Standard rate adults CHF 12, children CHF 6 Group price (>10 persons) adults CHF 9, children CHF 4.50 STOTZIG EGG SNOW TRAIL Groomed snow trail to Stotzig Egg vantage point Open: daily, weather and snow permitting Duration: 40 minutes (20 each way) $ Price: free

8 TITLIS ACTIVITIES GLACIER PARK Safe, waymarked run Snowy fun for all ages Snow tubes and other toys Easy ascent on magic carpet conveyor belt Operation Toys: May to around September Snow tubing: May to around August Open: daily, weather and snow permitting $ Prices: free GLACIER WALKING TRAIL Walk up to the TITLIS summit (alt m) Spectacular views of the glacier Minimum 10 persons Operation: June to September, by agreement Duration: 2 hours $ Prices: on request ABSEILING INTO A GLACIER CREVASSE Supervised by professionals Breathtaking, close-up glacier world Minimum 10 persons Operation: summer, by agreement Duration: 2 hours $ Prices: on request

9 TITLIS ACTIVITIES DEVIL BIKE At Jochpass station, chairlift Dramatic descent over rough and smooth terrain Downhill: difference in altitude 410 metres Reservation starting from 8 persons Operation: mid-july to early October, weather permitting Duration: 30 to 60 minutes (chairlift and Devil Bike) $ Prices Devil Bike rental Adults CHF 14, groups (10+ pers.) CHF 14 Chairlift trip Trübsee Jochpass Adults CHF 12, groups (10+ pers.) CHF 10 TROTTI BIKE Valley descent Gerschnialp to Engelberg (3.5 km) Asphalt route Operation: April to October, weather permitting Duration: 15 minutes $ Prices Trotti Bike Gerschnialp-Engelberg Adults CHF 8, children (6 15) CHF 8 Group price (10+ persons) Adults CHF 6, children (6 15) CHF 6 ROWING ON LAKE TRÜBSEE Glorious views of Alpine panorama Five rowing boats Life jackets in every boat Operation: daily June to October, weather permitting Duration: 30 to 90 minutes

10 TITLIS ACTIVITIES MOUNTAIN FLOWER TRAIL Around Lake Trübsee (alt m) and on the Gerschnialp (alt m) Discover our fascinating flowers and their habitat Combination with the Älplerseil Gerschnialp-Obertrübsee cableway ( Älplerseil cable car included in the TITLIS Ticket) Operation: May to October, weather permitting Duration: Trübsee 60 minutes, Gerschnialp 40 minutes $ Price: free WALKING/HIKING The TITLIS region has lots of walking opportunities ranging from easy to strenuous. Walks Glacier Path, 30 minutes Around Lake Trübsee, 1 hour Geological Trail, 2 hours Engelberg-Untertrübsee-Trübsee, 3 hours Marmot Trail, 5 hours 4-Lakes Trail, 7 hours MOUNTAIN BIKING The TITLIS offers some fantastic biking. Single trails Downhill runs Easy family routes around Lake Trübsee and on the Gerschnialp Touring Engelberg-Untertrübsee-Trübsee Strenuous 13 km and 830 m altitude difference Jochpass-Trübsee (Trudy Trail) Average 2.2 km and 400 m altitude difference Jochpasse-Engstlen (Hells Bells Trail) Average 1.5 km and 220 m altitude difference

11 TITLIS SHOPPING TITLIS CHOCOLATE SHOP Typical Swiss chocolates create your own personal chocolate package Schönenberger, Lindt, Maestrani Open: daily SOUVENIRSHOP AND KIOSK Typical Swiss souvenirs Postcards Snacks and beverages Open: daily SWISS LION SHOP Exclusive selection of Swiss watches Jewellery and accessoires Luxury souvenirs Open: daily PHOTOSTUDIO Souvenir photos in traditional costume Ready in a few minutes Unique souvenir of your visit to the TITLIS Shoe and jacket hire (CHF 8 each) Open: daily $ costs: CHF 35 to CHF 118 (depending on size)

12 TITLIS MAP SUMMER GREETINGS FROM THE TITLIS