SKI LODGE BULLETIN

The Story
Ski Lodge Engelberg is a story about
two old skiing friends, who finally took
the leap of faith and realised an old
dream – to open a hotel in the Alps.
Niklas and Eric met for the first time
in Engelberg in 2002, when they both
had long hair, dreamt of becoming
professional freeskiers and very few
had heard of the little monastery town
at the end of the road. After university
and ski bumming years, they ended up
with long hours behind desks in Stockholm
and London, working in finance
and advertising.
Years later, during a weekend break to
relive a bit of the good old times, Niklas
stumbled upon a bed and breakfast
and a run down hotel building next to
it. After many long discussions, a bit
of calculating and market research,
they both quit their jobs and ventured
back to Engelberg. After a summer of
intense renovations Ski Lodge opened
its doors in December 2008.
To say that things went smoothly
straight away doesn’t really depict the
truth, but what could have been better
in the beginning was made up for with
tons of ambition, eagerness to learn
and smiling faces.
Now, five years later, a lot of memories
have been created within these walls.
Thousands of happy guests, as well as
numerous professional freeskiers, photographers,
new and old friends and
many more have entered our doors.
And not to forget; we’ve had Bocuse
d’Or medallists and Michelin-starred
chefs like Tommy Myllymäki, Paul
Svensson, Niklas Ekstedt and Klas
Lindberg cooking in our kitchen.
We’d like to sincerely welcome you to
Ski Lodge Engelberg. If you have any
questions, suggestions or feedback –
good or bad – please let us know.
As our mantra goes: Skiing is believing.
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