Mount Titlis: Day Trips and Tours from Zürich

One of Switzerland's most popular tours is a day trip to Mount Titlis from Zürich, with a scenic drive that will take you along the shores of Lake Lucerne to the City of Lucerne.

Discover the major mountain resort of Engelberg, where you will take the world's first rotating cable car to Mount Titlis. Enjoy spectacular views of the glaciers from an altitude of over 3,000 meters.

You will find below everything you need to know about Mount Titlis, one of the best destinations for day trips from Zürich.

How to get to Mount Titlis from Zürich?

Mount Titlis is situated between the cantons of Obwalden and Bern and is mainly accessed from Engelberg by cable car. From Zürich via Lucerne, you can reach Engelberg by car or train, and the cable station is a 10-minute walk from there.

By car

You can drive from Zürich past Lake Lucerne to the City of Lucerne and on to Engelberg along the E41. Your scenic drive ends at Engelberg, where the Rotair cable car will take you to the top of Mount Titlis. The drive to Engelberg takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

By train

The fastest trains from Zürich to Engelberg take around 1 hour and 45 minutes. There are about 40 trains per day traveling between the two cities.

Guided tour from Zürich to Mount Titlis

Guided day tours are available from Zürich to Mount Titlis and typically travel by car, minivan or air-conditioned bus. The duration of these tours is about 9.5 hours. Guided tours include hotel pickup and drop-off, the company of a professional tour guide and food and drinks.

How much does the entrance ticket to Mount Titlis cost?

The ticket covers the cable car ride to the top of the mountain, which takes about 30 minutes. You can also hop off halfway at the Trübsee station to enjoy the bar and lounge, snow tubing, and more.

Engelberg to Mount Titlis tickets

• Single: CHF69 (US$72)
• Return: CHF 96 (US$100)

Engelberg to Trubsee tickets

• Single: CHF26 (US$27)
• Return: CHF36 (US$38)
• Ski touring pass: CHF50 (US$52)
• Children under age 6: free

Children aged 6 to 15 get a 50% discount on regular ticket prices. Swiss Travel Pass and Eurail Pass holders can also avail of discounts.

What is the typical itinerary of a day tour to Mount Titlis from Zürich?

The usual meeting point for tours to Mount Titlis is the Sihlquai Bus Terminal, Limmatstrasse 4, in Zürich, behind the Zürich Central Train Station (Zürich HB). Private Mount Titlis trips from Zürich provide pickup at your hotel or otherwise at any location in the city convenient to you. Travel is by car, minivan or bus, luxury, air-conditioned vehicle or train.

From Zürich, the route goes along the shores of Lake Lucerne before a stop at the City of Lucerne for a tour of the city's important sights. The journey continues to Engelberg, from where the Rotair cable car ride up into the high alpine glaciers of Mount Titlis begins.

At the summit of Mount Titlis, you can take part in activities, such as the "Ice Flyer" Chair Lift, the Titlis Cliff Walk, the Glacier Cave, and Glacier Park. The return journey takes you back to Engelberg and on to Lucerne and Zürich.

What kinds of tours are available to go to Mount Titlis?

Different tours are available from Zürich to Mount Titlis, including guided, semi-private and private tours. The Rotair cable car from Engelberg takes you to the top of Mount Titlis to enjoy all the exciting activities, such as Glacier Cave, Ice Flyer and Cliff Walk Bridge.

Guided tours to Mount Titlis from Zürich

A day trip to Mount Titlis in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach led by a professional tour guide is a popular option. Enjoy the Rotair cable car and all Mount Titlis activities on a scenic trip from Zürich to Engelberg via Lucerne.

Semi-private guided tour to Mount Titlis from Zürich

These tours led by a professional tour guide operate with small groups, as few as four or a maximum of 10 participants. Some are accessible to persons with disabilities who can get on and off the vehicle autonomously. The tours include pickup and drop-off at your hotel or any place in Zürich convenient to you and travel in a private vehicle.

Multi-day trips to Mount Titlis from Zürich

Multi-day trips from Zürich to Mount Titles typically explore the mountain towns of the Swiss Alps and take you on a cable car ride to the top of Mt Titlis. Spend three nights in the scenic and charming town of Interlaken and two nights in the scenic town of Lucerne — with an excursion to Mount Titlis.

Some tours will take you to Mount Pilatus from Zürich, overlooking Lucerne, though there is less activity than at Mount Titlis. It would be difficult to make both mountain trips – Mount Pilatus and Mount Titlis – on the same day.

How much does a tour to Mount Titlis from Zürich cost?

Tours to Mount Titlis from Zürich vary from €170 to €210 per person for one-day tours, depending on the duration of the tour, whether it's a small group, private or guided tour.

A private tour that includes luxury transport, an expert personal guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, and lunch costs from €710 to €1,500 per person.

A 2-day tour to Mount Titlis costs around €500 per person. Four-day trips cost from €1,500, while 6-day trips cost from €2,000 per person. Most day tours last about 9 hours from Zürich via Lucerne to Mount Titlis and back.

What will you see and do on a Mount Titlis trip from Zürich?

Mount Titlis day trips offer breathtaking views of the Alpine glaciers and fun activities in the snow.

Titlis Cliff Walk Bridge

Apart from the vistas, the Titlis Cliff Walk Bridge provides panoramas across the Uri Alps. This 100 meters long suspension bridge is the highest in Europe at 500 meters above the ground. It connects the "Ice Flyer" Chair Lift and Südwandfenster viewing platform.

Glacier Cave

On the other side of the bridge lies the Glacier Cave, a 150-meter-long walking tunnel path in the glacier. The ice 10 meters below the glacier surface is beautifully illuminated.

The "Ice Flyer" Chair Lift goes to Glacier Park, where visitors play in the snow using snow tubes and sleds.

Lake Lucerne

Along the route, you will experience Lake Lucerne, known as Vierwaldstätter Lake, after the four forests that border it.

On the shores stands Astrid Chapel, built in honor of the Swedish queen Astrid, Queen Consort of the Belgians, who died here in a car crash in 1935.

City of Lucerne

You can admire the medieval architecture in the City of Lucerne, including the Lion Monument, a rock relief commemorating the Swiss Guards massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution.

Another highlight is the Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe. Constructed in 1333, the bridge was designed to help protect the city.

Rotair cable car from Engelberg

Engelberg is the last stop before going up Mount Titlis. Here you will find the Benedictine Monastery, which for almost 900 years has shaped the history of Engelberg. You will also discover many other historical buildings and customs.

From Engelberg, the Rotair Cable Car takes you to the top of Mount Titlis at over 3,000 meters above sea level. On the way up, you may want to stop at the mid-station Trübsee, where several hiking trails start and end.

On the terraces of Mount Titlis, you can enjoy the views from the mountainside restaurants.

When is Mount Titlis open over the year?

Mount Titlis is open throughout the year and, depending on the weather, you can enjoy all the attractions on offer.

What are the Rotair cable car opening times?

The Mount Titlis cable car opens at 8:30 AM, and the last ride up is at 3:40 PM. The last cable car down is at 4:50 PM. The Titlis cable cars take you from Engelberg to the cable car station in about 30 minutes.

When is the best time to visit Mount Titlis?

The best time to visit Mount Titlis is from early morning to mid-afternoon. Visitors usually spend two or more hours here, and sunny days offer the best visibility. Mount Titlis is a year-round destination with something to offer every season.

Are there any tours to Mount Titlis from other cities in Switzerland?

Yes, there are other tours departing from other cities in Switzerland:

• Mount Titlis day trips and tours from Lucerne

Travel tips

• Make sure to book your Mount Titlis tour in advance.
• Bring water and food. Otherwise, enjoy the restaurants on Mount Titlis terraces.
• Dress in multiple thinner layers to adapt to the different temperatures throughout the day.
• Allow at least two hours to visit Mount Titlis, not including the time to get there.
• Anyone can suffer from altitude sickness from about 2,000 meters. Usually, it helps to pace yourself and sit down for a while.