Engelberg-Brunni

Engelberg-Brunni
Engelberg-Brunni is a ski area above Engelberg in Switzerland, reached by cable car to Ristis and a chairlift up to the Brunnihütte at around 1,860 m. It offers groomed blue, red and black pistes, the steepest T-bar lift in Switzerland on the Schonegg, and the Klostermatte beginners' area with Globi's Winterland. The area also has two sledging runs, winter hiking and snowshoe trails, and a range of mountain restaurants and huts.

Families and Kids

The Klostermatte is described as the leading ski beginners' area in central Switzerland and, together with Globi's Winterland, offers everything for young skiers. Sledging runs are recommended for children aged six and over accompanied by an adult, while younger children can sledge in the Yeti Park or on the Klostermatte. In summer, the Globi and Globine treasure hunts start from age 3 and 7 respectively, and the wooden ball path is a stroller-friendly family trail.

Food and drinks

The area has several dining options, including the Berglodge Restaurant Ristis at around 1,600 m with a large sun terrace, served area and self-service menus, and the Brunnihütte at 1,860 m offering warm cuisine, coffee and cake. The family restaurant OX at the valley station provides snacks and simple meals with an indoor play world, and further huts such as the Kräuterhütte, Rugghubelhütte SAC, Alp hut Rigidal, Restaurant Flühmatt and Guesthaus Schwand are also listed.
5.0 km2

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 1.6 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 1.8 km
  • Advanced slopes: 0.8 km
    • Number of snowparks: 0
    • Night skiing: Yes
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Free entrance: No
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging, Snow play area

Opening hours

The Schonegg ski lift and the marked pistes are open daily from 09:00 to 16:00 during the winter season, which runs from 5 December 2026 to 29 March 2027. The Klostermatte beginners' area is open daily from 09:00 to 16:30 from 5 December 2026 to 14 March 2027.
Monday
09:00-16:00 (5 December 2026 - 29 March 2027)
Tuesday
09:00-16:00 (5 December 2026 - 29 March 2027)
Wednesday
09:00-16:00 (5 December 2026 - 29 March 2027)
Thursday
09:00-16:00 (5 December 2026 - 29 March 2027)
Friday
09:00-16:00 (5 December 2026 - 29 March 2027)
Saturday
09:00-16:00 (5 December 2026 - 29 March 2027)
Sunday
09:00-16:00 (5 December 2026 - 29 March 2027)

Admission fees

Tickets for the Brunni area are sold as single trips, day, multi-day and season passes, with QR codes allowing direct access through the turnstiles of the cable car and chairlift. Children under 16 travel free from May to November when accompanied by an adult, except for groups, and children's tickets must still be purchased at the cash desk. The Walenpfad round-trip ticket and the 2-mountain railway ticket combine the Brunni cableways with the Bannalp aerial cableways, PostBus and Zentralbahn routes.

Contact

Webpage
brunni.ch
Email
info@brunni.ch
Address
Wydenstrasse 55, 6390 Engelberg

Access

Nearby stops

  • Ristis (Brunni-Bahnen)250 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Luzern
1h 16m
Zug
1h 54m
Olten
1h 56m
Zürich HB
2h 16m
Basel SBB
2h 22m

FAQ

  • Is there a ski school or ski rental at Engelberg-Brunni?
    The Family restaurant OX building at the valley station houses an integrated ski rental and a ski school office. Sledges can be rented in the Yeti Park, and via ferrata sets including helmet and harness can be reserved in advance and collected at the Kräuterhütte at the Härzlisee.
  • What is special about the Schonegg T-bar lift?
    The Schonegg T-bar lift is described as the steepest ski lift in Switzerland, with an average incline of 48 % (26°). It serves the black Schonegg piste and is a challenge for experienced skiers.
  • Are dogs allowed on the sledging runs at Brunni?
    Dogs are not allowed on the sledging runs. However, dogs are welcome on the hiking trails.
  • Is the Brunni area accessible for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility?
    The valley and mountain stations are accessible for wheelchair users, and the whole Berglodge Restaurant Ristis is wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet. Wheelchair-accessible toilets are also available at the valley and mountain stations, and the chairlift can be used with assistance from a companion. Free parking spaces for disabled visitors are available in front of the valley station.
  • What overnight accommodation is available in the Brunni area?
    The Berglodge Ristis at around 1,600 m offers 7 bedrooms with 41 beds, and the Brunnihütte at 1,860 m offers overnight stays with dinner. The old Brunni cable car cabin has also been converted into a Tiny House for seasonal overnight accommodation at 1,880 m.

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