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David Amstein is one of five judges at the Ski Jumping World Cup in Engelberg and is responsible for grading the athletes' posture. The Swiss explains exactly what he has to focus on, how he keeps his focus high and whether he favours his fellow countrymen when giving marks.
Dec 18, 2022 · Dawid Kubacki claimed another World Cup victory as ski jump action headed to Engelberg. The two-time Olympic bronze medallist achieved a staggering 157.4 points from his first jump to move into...
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- 1,000 Years of History in One Swiss Village
- Just Say Cheese: Exploring Engelberg’s Cheese Factory
- Stepping Into The Ice Age: Exploring The Titlis Glacier
- To Ski Or Not Ski: Mountain Fun For Everyone
- A Luxury Hotel That Is Comfortable For The Whole Family
It’s safe to say that the Benedictine monastery of Engelberg is a source of pride in this village and is home to some of the most beautiful medieval illuminated manuscripts in Switzerland. The impressive baroque church is lovingly decorated with rainbow‐hued frescoes and pink and cream marble altars and is home to a massive pipe organ, the largest ...
Engelberg is a city formed around a 1,000-Year-Old Benedictine Monastery, founded in 1120, and one that is still alive and thriving today with monks living and working on site. The surrounding gardens are an ideal escape for anyone seeking privacy or a place to play with small kids but whatreallymakes this girl happy is that they make their cheese,...
Whether you are into mountain biking, skiing or sledding, one thing to do in this area for the none sporty set is to head up to Mount Titlis, the area’s only publicly accessible glacier, at an impressive altitude of 9,900 feet. From this vantage point, you can expect insane views, and it’s all surprisingly accessible. Once you step off the rotating...
It’s hard to call Switzerland home and not feel like an amateur if you’re not the sporty sort. However, with the abundance of nature at your doorstep, it feels like most people here have been born skiing expertly down slopes or navigating a bike through tricky dirt trails. I get if you’re intimidated because truthfully so am I, but the more I get t...
My stays in Swiss hotels have been far and few between because of a few factors, including, a global pandemic, having a baby, and prices in Switzerland, but luckily we seem to be getting out of the haze where everything seems impossible and are eagerly venturing out to travel and explore our now home. STYLE The Kempinski hotel in Engelbergis a new,...
- Engelberg Abbey. The village’s Benedictine Monastery still has a community of monks and goes back to 1120. A lot has changed in that time, notably in the 18th century when the monastery burnt down and was later sacked by Napoleon’s army.
- Titlis. Winter or summer, you may find yourself coming back to Mount Titlis, which soars to more than 3,200 to the south of Engelberg. The mountain has a few visitor attractions, which we’ll come to next.
- Titlis Cliffwalk. You might need to face some fears to cross this 100-metre-long bridge on Mount Titlis, which opened in 2012. This is the highest suspension bridge in Europe, at around 3,000 metres up and was designed to withstand almost everything nature could throw at it.
- Titlis Glacier Cave. Maybe the must-see attraction at the top of Titlis is the mountain’s free glacier cave where the ice goes back to before prehistoric man even discovered fire.
Jan 27, 2022 · Last Updated: 27 Jan 2022. With the majority of Switzerland's internationally famous resorts in the country's far west or south-eastern corners, ancient Engelberg, in the central canton of Obwalden, stands out.
Feb 22, 2024 · Trails lead over Jochpass to Engstlenalp and Melchsee-Frutt, or across the Surenen Pass to Lake of Uri and the Reuss, offering picturesque landscapes and unforgettable experiences. Engelberg is a charming alpine town surrounded by high mountain peaks, complete with excellent hotels and restaurants.
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These are my carefully selected 30 best things to do in Engelberg - the biggest winter sport resort in Central Switzerland. I included gems like the Titlis Cliff Walk, Snowmobiles, Igloo Ice Skating, Après Ski, Airboarding, Cheese Fondue and of course the most epic slopes for snowboarding and skiing for beginners to professionals.
