Engelberg, Switzerland
Obwalden · Switzerland
Engelberg is a small town in Obwalden, Switzerland with a population of 4,181. Elevation: 3,330 ft (1,015 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Engelberg
Engelberg is a village resort and a municipality in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. Alongside the central village of Engelberg, the municipality encompasses additional settlements, including Grafenort, Oberberg and Schwand.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,181 |
| Population Density | 121 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,330 ft (1,015 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.8211°, 8.4013° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Obwalden |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 98.8 inches (2,509 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 160.2 inches (407 cm) |
About Engelberg
Engelberg is a small town in Switzerland (Obwalden) with a population of 4,181. The city sits at an elevation of 3,330 feet (1,015 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below Switzerland avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,330 ft (1,015 m) |
| Area | 34.4 sq mi (89.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8211°N, 8.4013°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 8 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 34 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 131 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 35°F (2°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.4 in |
Engelberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 21°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (3.8").
Schools in Engelberg
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primarschule Engelberg | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Engelberg
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.FM - Amsterdam Trance Radio | trance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Pilatus | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Zürisee | classic hits, classic rock | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Central | - | MP3 | |
| 1.FM - Classic Rock Replay Radio | classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio SRF 1 Zentralschweiz | local news, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 1.FM - Bossa Nova Hits | latin | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 1.FM - Disco Ball 70's-80's Radio | 70s, 80s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Eviva | - | MP3 | |
| Life Channel | browserfriendly, christian | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Sunshine (AAC 64KB) (IT) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WALTS WELT | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Country Radio Switzerland | country | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Country Radio Switzerland (CRS) | undefined | MP3 128 kbps | |
| JAMES FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jam On Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Gloria | christian, katholik | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio 3FACH | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Sunshine (GB) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Adonia-KidsRadio | children, christian | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Engelberg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Kirche St. Georg und Nikolaus | ||||
| Bergsturzmuseum | ||||
| Bourbaki Panorama | ||||
| Bundesbriefmuseum | ||||
| Bürgenstockbahn Museum | ||||
| Ehemaliges Nationalbankgebäude | ||||
| Ermitage Isabelle Kaiser | ||||
| Festung Fürigen | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum Steinbruch Antonini | ||||
| Frey Näpfli Stiftung | ||||
| Fürenbär im Bärennest | ||||
| Gameorama | ||||
| Glacier garden | ||||
| Glasi Hergiswil | ||||
| Haus der Instrumente | ||||
| Haus für Kunst Uri | ||||
| Historisches Museum der altfreyen Republik Gersau | ||||
| Historisches Museum Obwalden | ||||
| Historisches Museum Uri | ||||
| Hof Gersau | ||||
| Isabella Kaiser | ||||
| Kimmelstiftung für Postgeschichte Museum Bauernhof | ||||
| Kirchenschatzmuseum | ||||
| Kunstmuseum Luzern | ||||
| Museum Bruder Klaus | ||||
| Museum der Landschaft Hasli | ||||
| Museum im Bellpark | ||||
| Museum Luzern | ||||
| Museum Luzern | ||||
| Naturkundesammlung | ||||
| Puppenhausmuseum Luzern | ||||
| Regionalmuseum Vitznau-Rigi | ||||
| Richard Wagner Museum | ||||
| Rosengart Collection | ||||
| Salzmagazin | ||||
| Sherlock-Holmes-Museum | ||||
| Sust | ||||
| Swiss Chocolate Adventure | ||||
| Swiss Museum of Transport | ||||
| Talmuseum Engelberg | ||||
| Talmuseum Ursern | ||||
| Urner Mineralien-Museum | ||||
| Winkelriedhaus | ||||
| Zivilschutzanlage Sonnenberg |
Libraries in Engelberg
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek der Hochschule Luzern | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Hochschule Luzern - Technik & Architektur | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Horw | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Kerns | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Meggen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Ruopigen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Vitznau | 0.0 | |||||
| Didaktisches Zentrum Stans | 0.0 | |||||
| Didaktisches Zentrum Uri | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Weggis | 0.0 | |||||
| Kantonsbibliothek Nidwalden | 0.0 | |||||
| Kantonsbibliothek Obwalden | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Engelberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Malters | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Stans | 0.0 | |||||
| Schulbibliothek «Robin Book» | 0.0 | |||||
| Staatsarchiv / Kantonsbibliothek Uri | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtarchiv Luzern | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Kriens | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Luzern | 0.0 | |||||
| Umweltbibliothek öko-forum | 0.0 | |||||
| Zentral- und Hochschulbibliothek Luzern | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Engelberg
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpenshop | |||||
| Altdorfer Wuchämärcht | |||||
| Christbaummarkt Nationalquai | |||||
| Christbaummarkt Helvetiaplatz | |||||
| Christbaummarkt Schweizerhofquai | |||||
| Fischmarkt "Unter der Egg" | |||||
| Fischmarkt Helvetiaplatz | |||||
| Flohmarkt Vögeligärtli (Pilotprojekt ab 2022) | |||||
| Friedli's Markthalle | |||||
| Herbstmesse Luzern | |||||
| Luzerner Handwerksmarkt | |||||
| Monats-Warenmarkt | |||||
| Sarner Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Stanser Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Weihnachtsmarkt Venite | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt "Unter der Egg" | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Helvetiaplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Jesuitenplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Rathausquai |
Hotels in Engelberg
25 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Engelberg
40 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Engelberg
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Engelberg
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Engelberg
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Engelberg
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Engelberg
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Engelberg
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Engelberg
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Engelberg
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Engelberg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauwerkstatt Kriens | ||||
| Craft Beer Shop | ||||
| Getränke Lussi | ||||
| Horseshoe Braueri | ||||
| Keimling | ||||
| Luzerner Bier Brauerei | ||||
| Mikrobrauerei 6078 | ||||
| Reib Bier | ||||
| Rigi Gold | ||||
| Schluckspecht |
Stadiums & Teams in Engelberg
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Engelberg
112 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malesco | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Druogno | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saas-Grund | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Craveggia - Piana di Vigezzo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saas-Balen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grächen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Staldenried - Gspon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Visperterminen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| San Domenico di Varzo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Moosalpregion | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Unterbäch – Brandalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rothwald/Wasenalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eischoll | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Alpe Devero | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rosswald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bosco Gurin – Grossalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jeizinen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wilern | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Val Formazza | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blatten Belalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aletsch Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lauchernalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mogno | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bellwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gluringen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nara – Leontica | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Prato Leventina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cioss Prato | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Münster-Geschinen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Carì | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Airolo - Pesciüm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Campo Blenio - Ghirone | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mürren/Schilthorn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kiental | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Realp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grindelwald - Wengen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Faltschen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aeschiallmend | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| First – Grindelwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hohwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Axalp ob Brienz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Habkern | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Runal Péra Trun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Meiringen-Hasliberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eriz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Melchsee-Frutt | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brigels Waltensburg Andiast | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg-Titlis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bumbach - Schangnau | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sörenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mörlialp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg-Brunni | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Marbach - Marbachegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brüsti – Attinghausen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schratten Flühli | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bannalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chuderhüsi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ratzi – Spiringen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eggiwil | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Langis / Glaubenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gitschenen – Isenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Biel-Kinzig | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eggberge | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dallenwil - Wirzweli | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Klewenalp - Stockhütte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Heiligkreuz - First | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schüpfheim | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Braunwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiarena Loh Hätzingen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stoos | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eigenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ibergeregg-Handgruobi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hoch-Ybrig | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilifte Ibergeregg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dreieck – Glarus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wasen i.E. | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Oberiberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Brunni | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Rigi-Kaltbad Gratalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skifahren Rigi Staffel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brunni-Haggenegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hergiswil | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Mugi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rigi-Seebodenalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sattel-Hochstuckli | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schilt | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rothenthurm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Euthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wägital | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nollen – Unterägeri | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Friherrenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sattelegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Raten | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Schnabelsberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Bennau | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Bildhaus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Atzmännig | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Oberholz-Farner | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Fischenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Ghöch | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Bäretswil | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Steg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Langenbruck | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Röhrenmoos | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schafmatt | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Engelberg
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Zürich Airport | ZRH | Large Airport |
| Alpnach Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Dübendorf Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Emmen Air Base | EML | Medium Airport |
| Ambri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Birrfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Buochs Airport | BXO | Small Airport |
| Buttwil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chavez-Marini Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Fricktal-Schupfart Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hausen am Albis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Herten-Rheinfelden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kägiswil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Langenthal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Locarno Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lodrino Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Lommis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Luzern-Beromünster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meiringen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Mollis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Münster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Olten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Petersgrat Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Raron Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Reichenbach Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Schänis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Triengen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wangen-Lachen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Winterthur Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Engelberg
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post 6390 Engelberg |
Treatment Centers in Engelberg
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cereneo | ||
| Kurhaus am Sarnersee | ||
| Rehaklinik Hasliberg | ||
| Rehaklinik Hasliberg | ||
| Spiraldynamik Med Center Luzern |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Engelberg
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Evang.-ref. Kirche Engelberg | |
| Kapelle Maria im Holz | |
| Kapelle St. Antonius & St. Wendelin | |
| Kapelle St. Jakob im Espen | |
| Klosterkirche Engelberg | |
| Lourdes-Grotte | |
| Marienkapelle im Horbis | |
| Schwandkapelle "Unserer Lieben Frau" | |
| Tannalpkapelle |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Switzerland
23 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Engelberg?
Engelberg has a population of 4,181 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 121 people per square mile, spread across 34.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Engelberg?
Engelberg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.8 inches, with 160.2 inches of snow.
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