Mount Titlis is the highest mountain in the portion of Urner Alps of Switzerland, standing tall at 3,238m. It is located on the border between the cantons of Obwalden and Berne in Switzerland, overlooking Engelberg,
Summertime may be the best time to visit a snow mountain, not only to avoid the sweltering summer heat, but also a period of time whereby the temperatures are bearable up in the mountains. In the summer, the temperature in Mt titlis would on an average be -1 degree, whereby it drops to a terribly low of -14 in the winter which wouldn't be ideal for much activities and hanging around.
To see a snow mountain isn't that easy in summer. It depends on the highest altitude of mountain and the period of time you happen to be there. Before spending that 146CHF embarking on a tour up the mountain, it is safer to check their website for live web camera views of the mountain to ensure it's not a wasted journey. http://www.titlis.ch/en
Take a tour or self tour?
From Zurich to Titlis, there are tours operated by companies like Viators, Greyline, City-discovery etc at 146CHF. They bring you to Lake Lucerne, the Lion monument, and followed by some free time of 1+ hour in Lucerne. It is quite a rush in Lucerne. After the bus ride and travelling, the stay in Mount Titlis is effectively only 2 hours and you have to head back to join the tour thereafter or risk spending the night in the mountains. It depends whether you are interested to see Lucerne/have seen Lucerne. Would be great for first timer being able to see a variety of sights. If you are thinking of spending more time in the mountains, hiking, doing flower trails, or other mountainous activities, it would be better to take a train down to Engelberg and head up the mountains on a self-exploration trip. Moreover, the timing wise is much more flexible.
Getting up to Mount Titlis
1) The cable car station to Mount Titlis is in Engelberg. It can easily be reached via the rail to Englelberg. Walk to the bottom of the mountain and buy the tickets. A round trip return ticket for Mount Titlis cost 89CHF, while a one way ticket cost 63CHF.
There are cable car rides to Trusbee as well. There wouldn't be snow at Trusbee but there are fun filled activities there too.
The surrounding looks like this.
2) There are different lanes for different cable cars to different mountains so be sure to be in the correct line.
The ride is pretty steep and those who are afraid of heights should face the upward direction. Occasionally, the cable car ride bumps and ear block happens but it is totally fine.
3) Board the next cable car - Titlis Roatair - it is a rotating cable car.
Be greeted by an illuminated glacier cave from the entrance within the cable car station. Walking up the steps would lead to the top of the mountain.
The panaromic view of the snow capped mountain is breathtaking. Boots would be pretty essential to ensure a non-slip walking experience through the icy remains of the snow. It gets pretty slippery and uncomfortable wearing non protected footwear.
It's pretty fun hanging on the chair with legs dangling in the midair. It's a safe ride with safety bars locking your body in, a slow ride down the mountain to Glacier Park. Meanwhile, just enjoy the once in a lifetime mountain view!
Snowtubing is an alternative sledding experience down the snow on a rubber tyre. You can choose to sit or lie and whether to face backward or front. But anyhow, once you go down the slope, you will definitely spin a few rounds and get the adrenaline pumping.
Definitely fun! While you decided to have another go at it after the fun, dragging the snowtube back and up a slope would change your mind. Nevertheless, it is still a must-do!
Take the chairlift back up and just nice it stops right outside the start of the suspension bridge cliff walk.
Heading back down to civilisation via the same way as previously.
Along the way on the cable car ride, it was low enough to spot some cows living amongst the grazes. The most natural way of living not bounded by barriers and cages.
