Mount Titlis, Switzerland

 Permanent ice and snow at the top of the world and a revolving gondola lift to take you to the top of the mountain, chairlifts over deep crevasses and exploring a glacier cave... If any of these sound amazing -- Mount Titlis is the place for you. There are also restaurants and breathtaking views for those of us who prefer to be amazed in comfort while sitting on top of the world at 10,600 ft (3,238m).

Titlis is Central Switzerland's highest mountain and the views are amazing. However, be prepared: it is a bit like a high altitude theme park. The ice cave has music and flashing neon lights and the surrounding peaks like shark fins, the glacier and the sweeping views to pastures, cliffs and waterfalls should make you forget any crass commercialism

Economically, Mount Titlis makes a lot of sense. Mt Titlis is very well priced for what it offers. Clients who hold valid Swiss or Eurail passes get a 50% reduction on the entrance ticket. Mt Titlis is the only mountain excursion to have this spectacular offer. There is no separate charge for the use of the Glacier Park – all the activities on it are free.

Although there is no class and price differential, you may book the VIP gondola for your clients. In this 4 seater gondola, you are served complimentary Prosecco champagne or orange juice.

 Titlis Rotair

The TITLIS ROTAIR gondola rotates its way up towards the snow-covered summit of TITLIS. It is the world's first revolving gondola which transports people at 3,020 metres above sea-level.

It takes only 40 minutes one way over 3 stages of cable cars which is the quickest ascent to any snow mountain in summer.The first cable car is built for about 6 people which takes up up and away. Next was a big lift carrying about 40 or so - this took us up a few flights of stairs only and then all out and into a big gondola which took us all to the next station, after that a little gondola holding again about 6 people.

The gondola revolves 360 degrees during the five-minute trip, treating you to idyllic panoramic views of steep rock faces, deep crevasses and distant snow-covered mountain peaks.

 Titlis Cliff Walk

Once out I put on my thermals and scarf and extra jacket as it was snowing already.I went straight to the suspension bridge.It is the world's scariest bridge,3,041 metres above sea-level. 500 metres off the ground. 150 heart-pounding steps Engineers have spent five months building the Titlis Cliff Walk, Europe's highest suspension bridge .To cross the bridge, you'll need nerves as strong as the steel cables from which it hangs.

The 100-meter long Titlis Cliff Walk is built along a section of Mount Titlis to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of a cableway which joined the towns of Engelberg and Gerschnialp in January 1913.

The TITLIS Cliff Walk is just one metre wide and 100 metres long. The views into the abyss below are breathtaking.There was a lady in a little cubicle there so I had a talk with her and found out how to take a picture of myself on the bridge. I walked up to the bridge and along it. I pushed the button on the box when I got there and took a photo of myself. Carried on walking the bridge will lead you to 140 metre long underground tunnel, to the viewing platform at the south wall window. The suspension bridge will connect the south wall window to the Ice Flyer glacier chair lift station.Before leaving make sure to take the ticket for your photo number. Brought the photos at the end of the bridge, they cost about 12 francs each for a normal size photo.

Entry to the Cliff Walk is free of charge and the suspension bridge will be closed in bad weather.

 Ice Flyer

To truly experience the snow and ice on top of Mount TITLIS, try the chairlift Ice Flyer.It is an open cable seater which sweeps you smoothly and safely over crisp, virgin snow fields and icy depths.Be sure to cast your eyes down into the impressive glacier world below beacause some of the crevasses are up to ten metres deep. Only here in TITLIS you can expect such a fantastic glacier experience.

An exciting and thrilling ride through clouds and over glaziers is breathtaking.It's rather difficult to put the feeling in few words. One must experience it. We did it twice.

In the summer months, the Ice Flyer will carry you from the mountain station to the SNOW PARK UP ON THE GLACIER. And in winter, the chair lift will take you all the way up to the fantastic SKI SLOPES on the summit.

 Glacier Park

It's a place for fun and excitement on snow and ice. Located at the valley station of the Ice Flyer chairlift, this unique park is an ideal family destination for beginners and advanced.You can try out all kinds of sledging equipment: Balancer, Snow-Scoots, Snake Gliss etc. The ascent is easy and effortless with the Magic Carpet mowing walkway.

Snowtubing is the ultimate alternative sledding experience which will see you skimming the glistening snow as you hurtle down the piste on a rubber tyre. You can choose whether to sit or lie, and whether to set off facing forwards or backwards. You’re sure to spin full circle several times before reaching the end of this bumpy yet exhilarating ride. But don't worry, it is totally safe.

Trotti-bike: Bike your way down the last stage of the descent. A trotti is like a scooter you stand on and gently break your way down.

Glacier Cave

It's like a magical world of ice awaits you.This glacier cave forms the frosty heart of TITLIS. The ice here was frozen long before prehistoric man discovered how to make fire using pyrite.

The cave's 150-metre-long walkway branches out in several directions and descends 20 metres below the surface of the glacier. The hazy atmosphere is the result of tiny air pockets in the ice, and the blue colour is caused by the refraction of light.There are lots of ice creatures also, you can pose a nice click.

Exploring the glacier cave is a cool experience. The temperature inside the cave remains a frosty -1.5˚C.The cave can be easily accessed via a corridor from the TITLIS ROTAIR Cableways mountain station. Entry to the glacier cave is free of charge.

Photo Studio

In the photo studio on TITLIS, they have a vast array of shirts and trousers, dresses and bodices, as well as bonnets and hats from various regions of Switzerland. They also have some great costumes for kids.

The traditional garments are made to fit easily over your everyday attire. The stylists are on hand to offer advice on the various outfits and will provide you with the appropriate accessories, such as an Alphorn or Swiss accordion. The photographer will then take your photo with Mount TITLIS in the background. Your photo will be ready in just three minutes – an unforgettable memory of your trip to TITLIS.

 A number of celebrities have also had their photo taken here.But i found it bit costly,so clicked from my camera itself.

Things to remember:

• Keep plastic bags to put electrnonic items safe.
• No need of so many clothes,but yes cover each part,gloves,socks,woolen cap and most important shoes.
• Don't forget to keep sunglasses,otherwise after sometime your eyes will not able to open properly.
• Keep cash,room keys,documents in plastic bag only.
• Bring water bottle with you.