We now have our day off on Wednesdays in spring, summer and fall. Company vacations from October 20 from 4 p.m. to and including October 27, 2024 and from November 11 to and including December 6, 2024.
A tradition
Our mountain lodge is run by the Häcki family in the 3rd generation as a family business.
Our restaurant is located in the heart of the Swiss alps. Situated at the foot of Mount Titlis, we are surrounded by the captivating picturesque views of the mountains.
For a big or small appetite, or perhaps just for a refreshment after a hike or for a warm drink on those cold days of skiing, we have exactly what you are looking for.
We pride ourselves in providing an atmosphere that gives zou a familiar sense of home, which supports a relaxed and comfortable environment.
For our younger guests we have a playground that allows them to plaz at their hearts content while enjoying the refreshing outdoors.
For our house guests there are 4 pairs of snowshoes available, which can be borrowed for free.
And for the children of our guests there are sleds, Bob’s and other toys also to borrow, free of charge.
We are looking forward to your visit!
Webcam
Current view from the Gasthaus Gerschnialp (1256 metres above sea level) in the direction of the Hahnen.
Rooms
For our guests who are searching for accommodation in a free, tranquil paradise equipped with vivid mountain scenery, we offer a mountain lodge for 35 people. Free wifi. Free wifi.
Please note that in the winter during the high season we can only accept requests/booking of more than 3 days!
The rooms have been recently renovated and all have a shower and a toilet.
Restaurant Ritz Gerschnialp
Our home-style cuisine is seasonal in both winter and summer for skiers and hikers alike to enjoy a wide variety of tasty dishes.
In the summer our Grilled meats served with fresh fruit and various salads are well known, as you may also find yourself enjoying them on our large sunny terrace catching a glimpse of our gorgeous sunsets.
You can order meat & cheese fondue and raclette all year round. (Auf Vorbestellung unter Telefon +41 (0)41 637 22 12 oder info@gasthaus-gerschnialp.ch)
There is game available in the autumn, which is when you can expect different games dishes prepared from our resident hunter, Andreas Häcki.
Celebrations & Banquets
Festive occasions should be celebratedl! Our humble restaurant can accommodate up to 200 people. Be it for family events, birthdays, weddings, conferences or club outings: We serve you as our guest according to your wishes.
Please note our menu suggestions for parties & banquets.
The hosts
As of 2018, Andreas and Christine Häcki who represent the third generation, begin their journey of the gradual takeover of the family business of Paul and Walli Häcki-Steiner.
With the three youngest family members Paul, Jonas and Lukas, the traditional successors are ready to continue the family business.
Opening hours
Our restaurant is open for you every day except Wednesdays.
About the opening hours in the evening please call 041 637 22 12.
We are looking forward to your visit.
Family Häcki and team
Notice:
We will be closed from October 20 from 4 p.m. until October 27, 2024 and from November 11 until December 6, 2024.
New: Closed on Wednesdays in spring, summer and fall
Timetable funicular Engelberg-Gerschnialp
Information on the operating hours of the Engelberg-Gerschnialp funicular railway and on the other operating hours of the Titlis mountain railways can be found under the link below.
How to find us
The location cannot be more central. Engelberg is located in the middle of Switzerland and is easy to reach by public transport and by car all year round.
By car take the A2 (Basel-Gotthard) to Stans Süd, then on the main road 20 km to Engelberg. Engelberg is 30 minutes from Lucerne, 1 hour and 15 minutes from Basel, Zurich or Berne.
Planen Sie Ihre Route mit Hilfe des Google Routenplaners.
National and international connections (from Zurich airport connections every half hour with about 1h travel time) to Lucerne.
Then with the Zentralbahn in 43 minutes through varied landscape and gorges up to Engelberg. The combination with the ship also has its charm: from Lucerne by sea to Stansstad or Buochs and from there by public bus and train to Engelberg.
Sämtliche Verbindungen finden Sie auf www.sbb.ch.