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Titlis Rotair & glacier

The world's first revolving cable car, rising to the glacier and snow of Mount Titlis.

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Time needed
Half a day
Entry
Paid
Best time
All year
Area
Titlis

The world's first rotating cable car, turning 360° on the way up.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Titlis Bergbahnen, Poststrasse 3, 6390 Engelberg

  • From Lucerne: Train to Engelberg in about 45 minutes, then a short walk or shuttle to the valley station.
  • Route: Gondola to Trübsee and Stand, then the Rotair to the summit station.
  • At the top: Glacier cave, Ice Flyer chairlift and snow park (seasonal).

The story of Mount Titlis

Mount Titlis rises to 3,238 metres above Engelberg in central Switzerland. In 1992 the Titlis Rotair became the world's first rotating cable car, turning 360 degrees as it climbs over the glacier.

At the summit station, visitors walk through an illuminated glacier cave, play in the snow all year round and ride the Ice Flyer chairlift over crevasses. It is one of the most popular Alpine excursions for families from the Gulf and India.

Best time to visit

Best season

All year; snow guaranteed on the glacier.

Best time of day

Morning for clear views and shorter queues.

Altitude

Take it slowly; dress warmly.

Tips before you go

  • Go early to beat the queues in summer.
  • Check the weather webcam before going up.
  • Combine with the Cliff Walk and Lake Trübsee on the way down.

Best hotels near Mount Titlis

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Kempinski Palace Engelberg

Restored Belle Époque palace in the village.

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Hotel Terrace

Historic hotel above Engelberg with valley views.

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All hotels near Mount Titlis

What's around Mount Titlis

  • Titlis Cliff WalkSuspension bridge at the summit.
  • Glacier caveIlluminated ice tunnel.
  • Lake TrübseeMid-station lake.
  • Engelberg AbbeyBenedictine monastery with a cheese dairy.

Questions travellers ask

How long does it take to reach Titlis summit?

About 45 minutes from Engelberg.

Is there snow in summer?

Yes, on the glacier all year.

Is Titlis good for children?

Yes, with snow play and the glacier cave.

More in Engelberg & Titlis

Titlis Cliff Walk

Titlis Cliff Walk

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Lake Trübsee

Lake Trübsee

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