Engelberg

Engelberg is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Obwalden and a small mountain tourist town. The municipality also include the communities of Grafenort, Oberberg, and Schwand in addition to Engelberg itself.

Engelberg’s municipality is an outlier of Obwalden, surrounded by Bern and Nidwalden and Uri cantons.

Engelberg, in central Switzerland, is a popular mountain getaway. Engelberg Abbey, a Benedictine institution, gained renown in the Middle Ages for its commitment to education.

Engelberg gained prominence as a tourist destination around the world in the 19th century, and while the town still has some of its traditional Alpine charm, the sport of skiing has become a major draw for visitors. Engelberg is a popular summer and winter destination thanks to its mountain setting and cutting-edge snow and sports facilities. The closest major city is Lucerne.