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Engelberg vs Falcade: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Engelberg and Falcade based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

EngelbergFalcade
CountrySwitzerlandItaly
RegionObwaldenDolomites
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartly
Nearest airportsZurich Airport (ZRH) - 100 km; EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL/MLH) - 160 kmVenice Marco Polo (VCE) - approx. 140 km; Treviso Canova (TSF) - approx. 120 km
Ski area82 km67 km
Blue slopes23 km23 km
Red slopes47 km35 km
Black slopes12 km9 km
Ski lifts2715
Village altitude1,013 m1,148 m
Maximum altitude3,238 m2,513 m
Hiking trails500 km200 km
Population4,4161,746
Accommodation beds12,00012,000

Key differences

  • Engelberg has the largest ski area: 82 km, compared with Falcade (67 km).
  • Engelberg has the most black slopes: 12 km, compared with Falcade (9 km).
  • Engelberg has the most ski lifts: 27, compared with Falcade (15).
  • Falcade has the highest village: 1,148 m, compared with Engelberg (1,013 m).
  • Engelberg has the highest top altitude: 3,238 m, compared with Falcade (2,513 m).
  • Engelberg has the most hiking trails: 500 km, compared with Falcade (200 km).

Engelberg

Year-round snow on the Titlis glacier, world-first revolving cable car, and extensive freeride terrain combined with a historic Benedictine monastery.

Full guide to Engelberg JSON

Falcade

Family-friendly atmosphere, historic 'Tabià' barns, and access to the Alpe Lusia-San Pellegrino ski area with scenic views of the Focobon and Marmolada massifs.

Full guide to Falcade JSON