Titlis
3,020 m, near Lucerne
Glacier summit within day-trip reach of Lucerne
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The Rotair is closed until 11 December 2026. The TITLIS Connect cable car runs to the top instead.
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Above the fog: sunny summit 09:00–12:00 while Lucerne stays grey.
Running today, per the timetable.
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Above the fog: sunny summit 09:00–12:00 while Lucerne stays grey.
Should run: no closure announced, no strong wind forecast. Estimate
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Above the fog: sunny summit 09:00–12:00 while Lucerne stays grey.
Should run: no closure announced, no strong wind forecast. Estimate
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Sunny 11:00–14:00.
Should run: no closure announced, no strong wind forecast. Estimate
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Rain or snow likely, little to see.
Should run: no closure announced, no strong wind forecast. Estimate
· , Swiss time. Forecast: MeteoSwiss ICON-CH models. Check Titlis's official webcams before you buy, conditions can change fast.
Tickets and tours
Before you go
- Summit
- 3,020 m
- Getting up
- Cable cars from Engelberg via Trübsee to Stand, then the Titlis Rotair or the TITLIS Connect cable car to the top
- Season
- All year (check maintenance breaks)
- Ticket
- From CHF 121. Return ticket from Engelberg incl. Horizon Deck; price varies by date (CHF 121 for 16 October 2026). Operator prices
- Swiss Travel Pass
- 50% off
- Skiing
- Engelberg-Titlis, 82 km of pistes. Season 24 October 2026 to 2 May 2027 (glacier slopes; the lower slopes open from early to mid December). Ski info
- At the top
- Cliff Walk, Glacier Cave, Ice Flyer chairlift, TITLIS Tower
- Panorama
- 4/5 on our scale. 360° panoramic deck over the Alps and the Swiss Plateau
- Nearest town
- Engelberg, 1,000 m
Prices, skiing and highlights from the operator's website, checked 15 October 2026. Prices change; confirm before you buy.
Why go
- Snow all year, only an hour from Lucerne
- Cliff Walk suspension bridge and glacier cave
- Often above the lowland fog in autumn and winter
Worth knowing
- Very busy with tour groups
- Several cable car changes
- Annual maintenance closure, check dates
Getting there
| From | Public transport | By car | By bike |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zürich | 2 h 07 to Titlis, 4 changes | 1 h 47 1 h 13 drive to Engelberg + 34 min up, 86 km | – |
| Zurich Airport | 2 h 28 to Titlis, 5 changes | 1 h 58 1 h 24 drive to Engelberg + 34 min up, 99 km | – |
| Bern | 2 h 39 to Titlis, 5 changes | 2 h 25 1 h 51 drive to Engelberg + 34 min up, 145 km | – |
| Basel | 2 h 13 to Titlis, 4 changes | 2 h 14 1 h 40 drive to Engelberg + 34 min up, 129 km | – |
| Geneva | 4 h 12 to Titlis, 6 changes | 4 h 06 3 h 32 drive to Engelberg + 34 min up, 298 km | – |
| Lausanne | 3 h 43 to Titlis, 5 changes | 3 h 33 2 h 59 drive to Engelberg + 34 min up, 247 km | – |
| Lucerne | 1 h 07 to Titlis, 3 changes | 1 h 11 37 min drive to Engelberg + 34 min up, 36 km | 2 h 53 2 h 19 ride + 34 min up, 35 km |
| St. Gallen | 3 h 19 to Titlis, 5 changes | 2 h 47 2 h 13 drive to Engelberg + 34 min up, 169 km | – |
| Lugano | 3 h 10 to Titlis, 5 changes | 2 h 47 2 h 13 drive to Engelberg + 34 min up, 172 km | – |
| Interlaken | 3 h 13 to Titlis, 4 changes | 1 h 57 1 h 23 drive to Engelberg + 34 min up, 86 km | 4 h 59 4 h 25 ride + 34 min up, 74 km |
| Winterthur | 2 h 42 to Titlis, 6 changes | 2 h 11 1 h 37 drive to Engelberg + 34 min up, 110 km | – |
| Zug | 1 h 45 to Titlis, 4 changes | 1 h 33 59 min drive to Engelberg + 34 min up, 65 km | 4 h 35 4 h 01 ride + 34 min up, 60 km |
| Thun | 2 h 51 to Titlis, 5 changes | 2 h 24 1 h 50 drive to Engelberg + 34 min up, 116 km | – |
| Grindelwald | 4 h to Titlis, 5 changes | 2 h 16 1 h 42 drive to Engelberg + 34 min up, 103 km | 5 h 32 4 h 58 ride + 34 min up, 80 km |
| Zermatt | 5 h 12 to Titlis, 7 changes | – | – |
| Chur | 3 h 39 to Titlis, 5 changes | 2 h 51 2 h 17 drive to Engelberg + 34 min up, 176 km | – |
| Montreux | 4 h 09 to Titlis, 6 changes | 3 h 21 2 h 47 drive to Engelberg + 34 min up, 230 km | – |
| Sion | 4 h 20 to Titlis, 6 changes | 3 h 48 3 h 14 drive to Engelberg + 34 min up, 211 km | – |
Public transport: fastest connection after 08:00 on a Saturday, from the Swiss timetable, door to the top station. Car: door to the top, driving time without traffic to where you park plus the fastest timetabled ride up from there. Bike: riding time to the same place at a steady pace, climbs not included, plus the same ride up; rides over 5 hours are left out. Refreshed weekly. Sources: transport.opendata.ch, OSRM and FOSSGIS with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Quick answers
Is it worth going up Titlis today?
Go on Saturday 17 October 2026 (100 out of 100): Good chance of a clear view. Above the fog: sunny summit 09:00–12:00 while Lucerne stays grey.
What's the weather on Titlis tomorrow?
Go on Sunday 18 October 2026 (79 out of 100): Good chance of a clear view. Above the fog: sunny summit 09:00–12:00 while Lucerne stays grey.
Is Titlis above the fog today?
Yes, the forecast shows a sea of fog below a sunny summit today. Above the fog: sunny summit 09:00–12:00 while Lucerne stays grey.
Which day looks best for Titlis in the next 5 days?
Go on Saturday 17 October 2026 (100 out of 100): Good chance of a clear view. Above the fog: sunny summit 09:00–12:00 while Lucerne stays grey.
How do you get up Titlis?
Cable cars from Engelberg via Trübsee to Stand, then the Titlis Rotair or the TITLIS Connect cable car to the top. Season: All year (check maintenance breaks). Nearest town: Engelberg. Swiss Travel Pass: 50% off. Ticket: From CHF 121, Return ticket from Engelberg incl. Horizon Deck; price varies by date (CHF 121 for 16 October 2026).
Where does this forecast come from?
From the MeteoSwiss ICON-CH weather models, via Open-Meteo. Peakobello scores sunshine and cloud at the summit for every hour from 09:00 to 17:00 and updates the verdicts every three hours, last on 17 October 2026, 19:21 (Swiss time).