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Frequently Asked Questions

How best to get to Engelberg?

BY CAR

Estimated travel time:

1 hour and 15 minutes

BY TAXI

Our car service partner will pick you up from Zurich Airport.

Contact us for quote.

BY TRAIN

Estimated travel time Zurich Airport to Engelberg

2 hours approx (2 changes)

Book your tickets online – Click Here

Search for: “Zurich Flughafen” as departure.

BY HELICOPTER

Estimated flight time Zurich Airport to Engelberg 

just 20 minutes approx.

Heliport is in walking distance from the hotel.


Closest Airport?

Zurich Airport

Airport Code: ZRH

Should I hire a car?

There are many places to visit once you are in Engelberg.

Engelberg is your centrally located base from where you can explore the most beautiful spots of central Switzerland.

Note: Car parking charges apply at The Kempinski Hotel.

Our partner Izzy Car Rental has excellent deals for car hire from Zurich Airport.

info@rentacarinisrael.com

Is the entire hotel kosher?

NO

Not the entire hotel is kosher. We are offering a kosher program as a hybrid within the Kempinski Palace Hotel in Engelberg.

We do have a dedicated and exclusive kosher restaurant within the Kempinski. We also have an in-house Shul and some limited hours for separate swimming.

All other hotel facilities are available to all hotel guests equally.

How far is the train station from the hotel?

just approx 50 steps!

Basically next door…very convenient.

Is there snow in Summer?

ON MOUNT TITLIS – but not in Engelberg village!

All kinds of exhilarating snow activities await in the glacier park in summer. Whiz down the snow toy run on one of our fun sit-skis, snake gliss or minibobs and let our magic carpet conveyor belt whisk you quickly and easily back to the top.

You and your friends can easily access the fun snow activities in the glacier park via the Ice Flyer chair lift.

I am Vegetarian – is there food for me?

Sure!

Just please let us know in advance so we can prepare you some alternatives to the main menu.

Can I pay in US$ ?

Yes

Our rates are quoted in CHF (Swiss Francs).

You can pay us in any currency to our account via bank transfer.

We can quote you a US$ amount after confirming your booking.

How high is Engelberg?

1000 meter above sea level.

My question is not listed…

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4 – 16 April 2023 – Pesach

Pesach in Engelberg, Switzerland.

We welcome you to the Kempinski Palace Hotel.


26 June – 27 August 2023 – St.Moritz

Summer holidays in the alps – on “Top of the World” at The Grand Hotel des Bains, Kempinski, St.Moritz.

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Limited availability.

26 June – 27 August 2023 – Engelberg

Summer holidays in Engelberg – We welcome you to the brand new Kempinski Palace Hotel.

Limited availability.

1 – 21 December 2023 – St.Moritz

Winter holidays in the alps – on “Top of the World” at The Grand Hotel des Bains, Kempinski, St.Moritz.

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Limited availability.

10 – 28 January 2024 – St.Moritz

Winter holidays in the alps – on “Top of the World” at The Grand Hotel des Bains, Kempinski, St.Moritz.

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Limited availability.

Luxury Winter Dates

St.Moritz

Ski & Snow

1-21 December '23

10-28 January '24

17-25 March '24

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