Titlis

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Titlis rises to 3,238 metres in the Uri Alps on the border of Obwalden and Bern, above Engelberg, its main access point.

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Why go

  • Explore the illuminated cave inside the 5,000-year-old TITLIS Glacier.
  • Cross the Titlis Cliff Walk for views across the Alps.
  • Enjoy views in every direction from the Titlis Tower’s viewing platform.

Opening hours

Today08:00 – 17:00Show all
Monday08:00 – 17:00
Tuesday08:00 – 17:00
Wednesday08:00 – 17:00
Thursday08:00 – 17:00
Friday08:00 – 17:00
Saturday08:00 – 17:00
Sunday08:00 – 17:00

Don't miss

  • Titlis RotairThe entire cabin turns 360 degrees on the final stage to Klein Titlis.Final cable car stage to Klein Titlis
  • Glacier caveThe entrance is inside the Klein Titlis cable car station.Klein Titlis cable car station
  • Titlis Cliff WalkThe bridge crosses a slope dropping 500 metres and is reached through a 140-metre underground passage from the station.Klein Titlis
  • Titlis TowerHerzog & de Meuron converted the former Swisscom relay tower; its viewing platform sits beneath the antennas, with a restaurant lower down.Klein Titlis

History

The mountain was also known as Wendenstock and Nollen.

  1. 1435A document called the mountain Tutilinesberc, likely referring to Tutilo.
  2. 1744The first written record of an ascent describes four men reaching the summit.
  3. 1866Professor Picard and Melchior Anderegg made the first winter ascent.
  4. 21 January 1904Joseph Kuster and Willi Amrhein made the first ski ascent of the summit.
  5. December 2012The Titlis Cliff Walk opened.
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  1. November 2014The entire Rotair cabin began rotating 360 degrees during the ride.
  2. May 2026The former Swisscom relay tower, converted by Herzog & de Meuron, opened as the Titlis Tower with a viewing platform and restaurant.

Know before you go

  • Open daily from 08:00 to 17:00.
  • Klein Titlis station has shops and restaurants.
  • For information, call +41 41 639 50 50.

How to get there

  • Cable carFrom Engelberg, take the cable cars to Klein Titlis, the terminus at 3,020 metres. A direct route to Trübsee bypasses Gerschnialp; the onward route continues via Stand.
  • On footThe traditional cable car route passes through Gerschnialp, Trübsee and Stand. From Klein Titlis station, a 140-metre underground passage leads to the Cliff Walk; a path from the bridge connects to the Ice-Flyer glacier chairlift station.
  • On footAddress: Gerschnistrasse 12, 6390 Engelberg.

Shorts

Interesting facts3

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  1. Titlis is the highest point in Obwalden and the Engelberg valley.

    Titlis - Wikipedia
  2. 1.7 square

    Its summit glacier covers 1.7 square kilometres and is visibly retreating year by year.

    Titlis - Wikipedia
  3. The mountain forms a long limestone ridge running east to west.

    Titlis - Wikipedia

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Where
Gerschnistrasse 12, Engelberg, 6390

Plan from here: Evening walk →

Questions and answers

How long should I allow for a visit to Titlis?

Allow more than three hours.

When is Titlis open?

Daily, 08:00–17:00.

Are there places to eat and shop at Titlis?

Klein Titlis station has restaurants and shops.

Which peaks can you see from Klein Titlis on Titlis?

The Bernese Oberland panorama includes Finsteraarhorn, Wetterhorn, Schreckhorn, Mönch and Eiger. Southward are Sustenhorn, Dammastock and their glaciers.

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