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Hotel Espen

Engelbergerstrasse 66
Rated 8.6 in 335 reviews

Hotel Espen in Engelberg, Switzerland, offers a charming retreat in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Nestled in the picturesque village of Engelberg, this boutique hotel provides an intimate and cozy atmosphere that caters to travelers seeking a relaxed yet refined stay. The hotel's design harmoniously blends traditional Alpine aesthetics with modern elegance, creating a welcoming environment for guests.

Upon entering Hotel Espen, guests are greeted with warm wood finishes, soft lighting, and stylish furnishings that enhance the serene ambiance. The well-appointed rooms offer a comfortable haven with views of the surrounding mountains and natural landscapes, fostering a sense of calm and relaxation. Each room is carefully curated to offer modern amenities while maintaining a connection to the area's rich cultural heritage.

The dining experience at Hotel Espen showcases authentic Swiss cuisine, crafted using locally sourced ingredients to ensure freshness and quality. The on-site restaurant provides a delightful setting for guests to savor traditional dishes, highlighting the flavors of the region. Additionally, the hotel features a cozy lounge area, perfect for unwinding with a book or socializing with fellow travelers.

Located within easy reach of Engelberg's attractions, Hotel Espen serves as an ideal base for exploring the town and its natural surroundings. Whether guests are keen on skiing during the winter months or hiking and biking in the summer, the hotel's proximity to outdoor activities makes it a convenient choice for adventure enthusiasts. Hotel Espen's commitment to personalized service ensures that each guest enjoys a memorable and relaxing stay in this enchanting part of Switzerland.

Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 16
Rain free days
February
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 15
Rain free days
March
 7°
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 1°
 5
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
April
 11°
 -1°
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 18
Rain free days
May
 15°
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 7
Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days
June
 20°
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 8
Sun hours / day
 15
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July
 22°
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 9
Sun hours / day
 15
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August
 21°
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Sun hours / day
 16
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September
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Sun hours / day
 17
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October
 12°
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 19
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November
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 16
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December
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 15
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Michelin Restaurants in Engelberg and near Hotel Espen

Engelberg Abbey
Engelberg Abbey
Benedictine Abbey in Engelberg in the Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
1.2km / 0.72mi
Crest house (Valley museum)
Crest house (Valley museum)
Building in Engelberg in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
1.2km / 0.72mi
Klosterkirche Engelberg
Church building in Engelberg, Switzerland
1.3km / 0.79mi
Evang.-ref. Kirche Engelberg
Church building in Engelberg, Switzerland
0.6km / 0.36mi
St. Jacob Chapel in Espen
St. Jacob Chapel in Espen
Chapel building in Engelberg in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
70m / 80yd
Lady Chapel in Horbis, former hermitage (At the "End of the World")
Lady Chapel in Horbis, former hermitage (At the "End of the World")
Chapel building in Engelberg in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
3.2km / 2mi
Maria im Holz Chapel, Schweizerhaus Chapel
Maria im Holz Chapel, Schweizerhaus Chapel
Chapel building in Engelberg in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
2.5km / 1.6mi
Kapelle Heiligkreuz
Kapelle Heiligkreuz
Chapel building in Grafenort in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
5.7km / 3.6mi
Titlis Cliff Walk
Titlis Cliff Walk
A pedestrian bridge along the face of Mount Titlis in the Swiss Alps
6km / 3.7mi
Catholic Church of St. Peter and Paul with chaplaincy
Church building in Wolfenschiessen in the canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland
7.8km / 4.9mi
Bettelrüti Chapel
Bettelrüti Chapel
Chapel building in Wolfenschiessen in the canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland
7.7km / 4.8mi
Benedictine convent with St. Leonhard hospital and ossuary
Benedictine convent with St. Leonhard hospital and ossuary
Monastery building in Melchtal in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
8km / 5mi
Chapel of the Sorrowful Mother
Church building in Wolfenschiessen in the canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland
8.5km / 5.3mi
Klosterkirche
Church building in Kerns, Switzerland
8km / 5mi
Wallfahrtskirche Maria
8km / 5mi
Dörfli, medieval castle ruin
Dörfli, medieval castle ruin
Archaeological site in Wolfenschiessen in the canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland
8.6km / 5.4mi
Catholic Church of St. Mary with Ossuary
Catholic Church of St. Mary with Ossuary
Church building in Wolfenschiessen in the canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland
9.9km / 6.2mi
Hohe Brücke
Hohe Brücke
11.6km / 7.2mi
St. Karl Borromäus Chapel
St. Karl Borromäus Chapel
Chapel in Switzerland
11.1km / 6.9mi
Melchsee-Kapelle
Melchsee-Kapelle
10.2km / 6.4mi
Zelt Gottes
Church building in Kerns, Switzerland
10.8km / 6.7mi
St. Nikolaus Chapel
St. Nikolaus Chapel
Chapel building in St. Niklausen in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
10.3km / 6.4mi
Möslikapelle Kerns
Möslikapelle Kerns
10.5km / 6.5mi
Lower Ranft Chapel
Lower Ranft Chapel
Chapel in Flüeli-Ranft in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
10.7km / 6.6mi
Obere Ranftkapelle
Obere Ranftkapelle
Chapel building in Flüeli-Ranft in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
10.8km / 6.7mi
Catholic Parish Church of St. Lawrence
Catholic Parish Church of St. Lawrence
Church building in Dallenwil in the canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland
11.6km / 7.2mi
Catholic parish and pilgrimage church of St. Theodul
Catholic parish and pilgrimage church of St. Theodul
Church building in Sachslen in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
12.8km / 7.9mi
Museum Bruder Klaus
Museum Bruder Klaus
Museum collection in Sachseln in the canton Obwalden, Switzerland
12.9km / 8mi
Geographical centre of Switzerland
Geographical centre of Switzerland
12.5km / 7.8mi
Kloster Maria-Rickenbach
12.3km / 7.6mi
Collegiate Church of St. Martin
Collegiate Church of St. Martin
Church of the Benedictines of Muri-Gries Abbey in Sarnen in the canton of Obwalden
13.8km / 8.6mi
St. Catherine Chapel
St. Catherine Chapel
Chapel building in Sachseln in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
12.4km / 7.7mi
Standeskapelle / Village Chapel Maria Lauretana
Chapel building in Sarnen in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
14km / 8.7mi
Pfarrkirche St. Gallus
Pfarrkirche St. Gallus
12.8km / 7.9mi
St. Jakob Chapel
St. Jakob Chapel
Chapel in Isenthal in the canton of Uri, Switzerland
13.6km / 8.5mi
Pilgrimage chapel St. Mary
Pilgrimage chapel St. Mary
Chapel in Niederrickenbach in the canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland
12.2km / 7.6mi
Reformierte Kirche
Church building in Sarnen, Switzerland
13.4km / 8.3mi
Kapuzinerkirche
Church building in Sarnen, Switzerland
13.6km / 8.5mi
Winkelrieddenkmal
Winkelrieddenkmal
Monument
15.4km / 9.5mi
Landenberg shooting and armory house
Landenberg shooting and armory house
Former castle and buildings in Sarnen in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
14.2km / 8.8mi
Witch tower
Witch tower
Fortified tower in Sarnen in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
14.2km / 8.8mi
Catholic Parish Church of St. Peter and Paul
Catholic Parish Church of St. Peter and Paul
Church building in Sarnen in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
14.3km / 8.9mi
Rudenz Castle
Rudenz Castle
Castle ruin in Rudenz in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland
15.9km / 9.9mi
House of Winkelried
House of Winkelried
Museum building in Stans in the canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland
15.2km / 9.4mi
St. Peter and Paul
St. Peter and Paul
Church building in Stans in the canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland
15.4km / 9.6mi

What to do in Engelberg and near Hotel Espen

Engelberg Abbey
Engelberg Abbey
Benedictine Abbey in Engelberg in the Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
1.2km / 0.72mi
Crest house (Valley museum)
Crest house (Valley museum)
Building in Engelberg in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
1.2km / 0.72mi
Klosterkirche Engelberg
Church building in Engelberg, Switzerland
1.3km / 0.79mi
Evang.-ref. Kirche Engelberg
Church building in Engelberg, Switzerland
0.6km / 0.36mi
St. Jacob Chapel in Espen
St. Jacob Chapel in Espen
Chapel building in Engelberg in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
70m / 80yd
Lady Chapel in Horbis, former hermitage (At the "End of the World")
Lady Chapel in Horbis, former hermitage (At the "End of the World")
Chapel building in Engelberg in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
3.2km / 2mi
Maria im Holz Chapel, Schweizerhaus Chapel
Maria im Holz Chapel, Schweizerhaus Chapel
Chapel building in Engelberg in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
2.5km / 1.6mi
Kapelle Heiligkreuz
Kapelle Heiligkreuz
Chapel building in Grafenort in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
5.7km / 3.6mi
Titlis Cliff Walk
Titlis Cliff Walk
A pedestrian bridge along the face of Mount Titlis in the Swiss Alps
6km / 3.7mi
Catholic Church of St. Peter and Paul with chaplaincy
Church building in Wolfenschiessen in the canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland
7.8km / 4.9mi
Bettelrüti Chapel
Bettelrüti Chapel
Chapel building in Wolfenschiessen in the canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland
7.7km / 4.8mi
Benedictine convent with St. Leonhard hospital and ossuary
Benedictine convent with St. Leonhard hospital and ossuary
Monastery building in Melchtal in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
8km / 5mi
Chapel of the Sorrowful Mother
Church building in Wolfenschiessen in the canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland
8.5km / 5.3mi
Klosterkirche
Church building in Kerns, Switzerland
8km / 5mi
Wallfahrtskirche Maria
8km / 5mi
Dörfli, medieval castle ruin
Dörfli, medieval castle ruin
Archaeological site in Wolfenschiessen in the canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland
8.6km / 5.4mi
Catholic Church of St. Mary with Ossuary
Catholic Church of St. Mary with Ossuary
Church building in Wolfenschiessen in the canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland
9.9km / 6.2mi
Hohe Brücke
Hohe Brücke
11.6km / 7.2mi
St. Karl Borromäus Chapel
St. Karl Borromäus Chapel
Chapel in Switzerland
11.1km / 6.9mi
Melchsee-Kapelle
Melchsee-Kapelle
10.2km / 6.4mi
Zelt Gottes
Church building in Kerns, Switzerland
10.8km / 6.7mi
St. Nikolaus Chapel
St. Nikolaus Chapel
Chapel building in St. Niklausen in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
10.3km / 6.4mi
Möslikapelle Kerns
Möslikapelle Kerns
10.5km / 6.5mi
Lower Ranft Chapel
Lower Ranft Chapel
Chapel in Flüeli-Ranft in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
10.7km / 6.6mi
Obere Ranftkapelle
Obere Ranftkapelle
Chapel building in Flüeli-Ranft in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
10.8km / 6.7mi
Catholic Parish Church of St. Lawrence
Catholic Parish Church of St. Lawrence
Church building in Dallenwil in the canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland
11.6km / 7.2mi
Catholic parish and pilgrimage church of St. Theodul
Catholic parish and pilgrimage church of St. Theodul
Church building in Sachslen in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland
12.8km / 7.9mi
Museum Bruder Klaus
Museum Bruder Klaus
Museum collection in Sachseln in the canton Obwalden, Switzerland
12.9km / 8mi
Geographical centre of Switzerland
Geographical centre of Switzerland
12.5km / 7.8mi
Kloster Maria-Rickenbach
12.3km / 7.6mi

About Engelberg

Engelberg, Switzerland, offers a variety of activities suitable for different interests and seasons. Skiing and Snowboarding are among the most popular winter activities, with a well-developed ski area that caters to all skill levels. The extensive slopes and reliable snow conditions make it a favored destination for winter sports enthusiasts.

During the warmer months, Hiking and Mountain Biking take center stage. The picturesque trails around Engelberg provide stunning views of the surrounding mountains and landscapes. Whether you prefer leisurely walks or challenging hikes, there are options for everyone.

Visiting Mount Titlis is a noteworthy experience. Accessible via a series of cable cars, it features breathtaking panoramic views and attractions such as the Titlis Cliff Walk, Europe's highest suspension bridge. This location is ideal for those looking to enjoy the alpine environment year-round.

For those interested in local culture, Exploring the Abbey of Engelberg offers insight into the region's monastic history. The abbey, founded in the 12th century, is still an active monastery and features beautiful architecture and a museum.

Additionally, Wellness and Relaxation can be found at local spas and wellness centers, providing a perfect way to unwind after a day of outdoor activities.

Lastly, Culinary Experiences in Engelberg can be quite rewarding, with numerous restaurants offering traditional Swiss cuisine. Sampling local dishes, especially cheese fondue, can enhance your visit and provide a taste of the region's culinary heritage.

Engelberg presents a balanced mix of adventure, culture, and relaxation, making it a versatile destination for visitors throughout the year.




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