Titlis – Where I fell in love with Switzerland

Titlis is a mountain in Central Switzerland located on the border between the cantons of Obwalden and Bern. Rising 10,623 feet (3,238 meters) above sea level, it’s famous for its stunning alpine landscapes and a variety of recreational activities throughout the year. Growing up in Denmark, one of the flattest countries in Europe, I’ve always been fascinated by tall mountains, and the main purpose of my Engelberg trip in late August was thus to visit the top of Mt. Titlis. Even though it was a bit cloudy when I arrived, I decided to go up there right away.

The ride to the top took around 20 minutes, and on the way, I was spoiled with one gorgeous view after another. This was one of those moments I wish I had an additional pair of eyes, preferably at the back of my head, so I would be able to take in the downhill view without missing the sight of the summit.

At the top, there’s a suspension bridge (the highest in Europe), a glacier cave, and when I was there, there were also a couple of Bollywood cardboard figures(!), but all of it was overshadowed big time by the real attraction: The enticing view of the surrounding Alps. I was blown away by the incredible beauty, which left me speechless and dazzled, feeling utterly grateful. This is the most amazing place I’ve ever been! This was the moment I fell in love with Switzerland.

What to wear?

I visited Titlis in late August, and my recommendations are for those of you visiting Titlis around that time of the year. Late August and early September mark the onset of autumn. This brings a change in the landscape with beautiful autumn colors, and higher elevations might start seeing early snow. I thought it would be possible to maybe go for a hike up there, so I was wearing my new hiking clothes, which turned out to be quite overkill. I could have done with jeans and a windbreaker, as the opportunities to wander around up there are limited, and the exposure to wild, untamed nature is limited. I even saw a guy in flip flops up there (wouldn’t recommend that). You can check the weather forecast for the top at Titlis’ website (link below).

How to get to the top of Titlis?

You take the Titlis Xpress cable car from Engelberg to Stand via Trübsee, and then another rotating cable car, Rotair, the rest of the way. If you’re a guest at one of the hotels in Engelberg, you’ll get a small discount.

Read more about my trip to Engelberg:

Engelberg – getting ready to hike

You can find more information about Titlis at the Titlis Engelberg website