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Engelberg vs Falcade vs Folgaria: at a glance

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

EngelbergFalcadeFolgaria
CountrySwitzerlandItalyItaly
RegionObwaldenDolomitesSüdtirol
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyPartly
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 kmVerona Valerio Catullo (VRN) - approx. 90 km; Bolzano Dolomiti (BZO) - approx. 80 km
Ski area82 km67 km74 km
Blue slopes23 km23 km38 km
Red slopes47 km35 km32 km
Black slopes12 km9 km4 km
Ski lifts271522
Village altitude1,013 m1,148 m1,170 m
Maximum altitude3,238 m2,513 m1,850 m
Hiking trails500 km200 km100 km
Population4,4161,7463,162
Accommodation beds12,00012,00019,000

Key differences

  • Engelberg has the largest ski area: 82 km, compared with Folgaria (74 km) and Falcade (67 km).
  • Engelberg has the most black slopes: 12 km, compared with Falcade (9 km) and Folgaria (4 km).
  • Engelberg has the most ski lifts: 27, compared with Folgaria (22) and Falcade (15).
  • Folgaria has the highest village: 1,170 m, compared with Falcade (1,148 m) and Engelberg (1,013 m).
  • Engelberg has the highest top altitude: 3,238 m, compared with Falcade (2,513 m) and Folgaria (1,850 m).
  • Engelberg has the most hiking trails: 500 km, compared with Falcade (200 km) and Folgaria (100 km).
  • Folgaria has the largest accommodation capacity: 19,000, compared with Engelberg (12,000) and Falcade (12,000).

Engelberg

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

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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.

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Folgaria

Ideal for families and beginners with a wide sunny plateau, modern lift facilities, and historical significance from the Great War fortresses.

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