Discover Mount Titlis: Amazing Skiing Destination in Switzerland
Mount Titlis, simply called Titlis, is a mountain of the Uri Alps that is located on the border between the cantons of Berne and Obwalden.
Standing at 3,238 meters above sea level, it is the highest summit of the mountain range north of the Susten Pass, between Central Switzerland and the Bernese Oberland, and can be mainly accessed from Engelberg on the north side.
This mountain is famous as a skiing destination and the site of the first revolving cable car in the world.
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Things to See and Do
At this mountain, you will find permanent ice and snow and a revolving gondola lift that takes you to its top, while passing along deep crevasses and a glacier cave.
Mount Titlis also has restaurants and other spots where you can see breathtaking views and be amazed in comfort while sitting on top of the world.
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Moreover, you can get considered this highest mountain in Central Switzerland like a high-altitude theme park. Its ice cave has flashing neon lights and music, as well as a giant Toblerone with which you can pose for pictures.
Still, its surrounding peaks, which look like shark fins, the sweeping views to pastures, the glacier, cliffs and waterfalls can make you forget any unrefined commercialism.
The Revolving Cable Car
The cable car system in Mount Titlis connects Engelberg to Klein Titlis’s summit at 3,028 meters through the 3 stages of Gerschnialp, Trübsee, and Stand.
The last part of this revolving cable car way will lead you above the glacier. Take note that at Klein Titlis, it would be impossible for you to visit an illuminated glacier cave from an entrance within the station of the cable car.
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A tour through the cable car also takes you to the Titlis Cliff Walk, which is the highest elevation suspension bridge in Europe, giving stunning views across the Alps.
Mount Titlis Tours
Taking Mount Titlis tours will give you the opportunity to witness breathtaking snowy mountain landscapes.
You can see top attractions in the charming city of Lucerne and then continue to Engelberg in the Swiss Alps, riding the revolving cable car, where you can see majestic views of ice crevasses and boulders.
Entry to acclaimed glacier attractions, such as the rotating Titlis Rotair gondola, Ice Flyer chairlift, Titlis Glacier Park, the Glacier Cave, and Cliff Walk, is always included in the packages.
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You can also take a private tour, where you will a breathtaking journey to Mt Titlis from Zurich. This tour will offer you a flexible itinerary that can be customized to your interests.
Also, your private guide will provide interesting commentaries throughout your tour, ensuring a more immersive experience.
So, the next time you plan on a holiday, which includes a visit to the stunning Alps, you can consider going to Switzerland’s highest mountain.
And, make sure you take note of the travel information provided here to ensure a trip that you can treasure and remember in your life.
Enjoy and stay safe!
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