Engelberg 317675 216228782 2008-05-31T18:17:52Z DumZiBoT 6085301 robot Modifying: [[he:אנגלברג]] {{Infobox Swiss town | subject_name = Engelberg | municipality_name = Engelberg | municipality_type = municipality | imagepath_coa = Engelberg-coat of arms.svg|pixel_coa= | map = | languages = German | canton = Obwalden | iso-code-region = CH-OW | district = n.a. | lat_d=46|lat_m=49|lat_NS=N|long_d=8|long_m=24|long_EW=E | postal_code = 6390 | municipality_code = 1402 | area = 40.75 | elevation = 1015|elevation_description= | population = 3510|populationof = December 2003 | popofyear = 2003 | website = www.gde-engelberg.ch | mayor = |mayor_asof=|mayor_party= | mayor_title = |list_of_mayors = | places = | demonym = | neighboring_municipalities= [[Attinghausen]] (UR), [[Gadmen]] (BE), [[Innertkirchen]] (BE), [[Isenthal]] (UR), [[Wassen]] (UR), [[Wolfenschiessen]] (NW) | twintowns = |}} [[Image:Karte Gemeinde Engelberg.png|thumb|Engelberg]] '''Engelberg''' is a [[municipalities of Switzerland|municipality]] in the [[Cantons of Switzerland|canton]] of [[Obwalden]] in [[Switzerland]]. It has a population of c. 3,500, of which 600 are of foreign nationality ([[2000]]). It is the leading mountain resort in central Switzerland. In the Middle Ages, Engelberg was known for the educational accomplishments of its Benedictine monastery, whose school was well-known and regarded throughout the country. From the 19th Century, Engelberg became internationally known as a resort and spa, but is today visited as much for skiing as for its clean air. With its combination of modern sports facilities and alpine location, Engelberg is a magnet for both summer and winter tourism. The closest large cities are [[Lucerne]] and [[Zurich]]. The ski terrain is largely for advanced skiers, and although there are some easy places to ski, beginners should be wary of some challenging pistes. * Altitude Engelberg: 1020 metres * Max altitude [[Titlis]]: 3200 metres There are 320 local businesses which employ 1700 people. 11% of these are in the agricultural sector, 14% in trade and industry, 75% in services. The main sights of Engelberg are: Mount Titlis, Mount "Hahnen", [[Engelberg Abbey]], a Benedictine monastery in the [[Swiss Congregation]], the museum of the valley, the hotel ''Europäischer Hof'', a number of old chapels. ==Cultural references== *Engelberg is mentioned in chapter XXIV of [[Henry James]]'s 1875 novel ''[[Roderick Hudson]]''. [[Image:Hubert Sattler Blick auf Engelberg.jpg|framed|none|[[Hubert Sattler]] (1817–1904): View of Engelberg]] == External links == * [http://www.engelberg.ch Engelberg Tourism] * [http://www.pictures-switzerland.com/engelberg/ Free Pictures Engelberg] * [http://www.titlis.ch Titlis Glacier] * {{HDS|741}} {{Municipalities of the canton of Obwalden}} {{commonscat|Engelberg}} [[Category:Municipalities of Obwalden]] [[Category:Ski areas and resorts in Switzerland]] [[cs:Engelberg]] [[de:Engelberg OW]] [[et:Engelbergi vald]] [[es:Engelberg]] [[fr:Engelberg]] [[it:Engelberg]] [[he:אנגלברג]] [[nl:Engelberg]] [[pl:Engelberg]] [[pt:Engelberg]] [[ro:Engelberg]] [[ru:Энгельберг (Обвальден)]] [[simple:Engelberg]] [[fi:Engelberg]] [[vo:Engelberg]] [[zh:恩格尔贝格]]