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Engelberg vs Grindelwald & Wengen vs Morzine: at a glance

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

EngelbergGrindelwald & WengenMorzine
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerlandFrance
RegionObwaldenCanton of BernHaute-Savoie
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Groups of friends, Couples, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyNo
Nearest airportsZurich Airport (ZRH) - 100 km; EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL/MLH) - 160 kmZurich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 190 km (2.5-3 hours); Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (BSL) - approx. 170 km (2-2.5 hours)Geneva Airport (GVA) (75km); Annecy Mont Blanc Airport (ANC) (90km)
Ski area82 km160 km120 km
Blue slopes23 km52 km38 km
Red slopes47 km82 km45 km
Black slopes12 km26 km13 km
Ski lifts273348
Village altitude1,013 m1,034 m1,395 m
Maximum altitude3,238 m2,500 m2,460 m
Hiking trails500 km300 km200 km
Population4,4165,1252,658
Accommodation beds12,00012,00017,446

Key differences

  • Grindelwald & Wengen has the largest ski area: 160 km, compared with Morzine (120 km) and Engelberg (82 km).
  • Grindelwald & Wengen has the most black slopes: 26 km, compared with Morzine (13 km) and Engelberg (12 km).
  • Morzine has the most ski lifts: 48, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (33) and Engelberg (27).
  • Morzine has the highest village: 1,395 m, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (1,034 m) and Engelberg (1,013 m).
  • Engelberg has the highest top altitude: 3,238 m, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (2,500 m) and Morzine (2,460 m).
  • Engelberg has the most hiking trails: 500 km, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (300 km) and Morzine (200 km).
  • Morzine has the largest accommodation capacity: 17,446, compared with Engelberg (12,000) and Grindelwald & Wengen (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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Grindelwald & Wengen

World-renowned alpine scenery with Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks; home to the legendary Lauberhorn World Cup run and the modern Eiger Express cableway.

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Morzine

Authentic Savoyard charm with traditional architecture, strategic gateway to the vast Portes du Soleil domain, and strong dual-season appeal for families and mountain bikers.

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