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Engelberg is a resort town and municipality in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. Besides the town of Engelberg, the municipality also includes the settlements of Grafenort, Obermatt and Schwand.
The municipality of Engelberg is an exclave of Obwalden, surrounded by the cantons of Bern, Nidwalden and Uri. Engelberg has a population (as of ) of . , 21.0% of the population was made up of foreign nationals.
Engelberg is the leading mountain resort ( Urner Alps) in central Switzerland. In the Middle Ages, Engelberg was known through the country for the educational quality of its Benedictine monastery, the Engelberg Abbey. 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.
Engelberg is the ninth album recorded by Swiss singer Stephan Eicher, released in 1991. It contains songs in French, English and German languages. In France, it provided four successful singles : "Dejeuner en paix" (#2), "Pas d'ami (comme toi)" (#7), "Hemmige" (#27) and "Tu ne me dois rien" (#25). It remains to date the singer's largest commercial success.
Engelberg is a municipality in Switzerland.
Engelberg may also refer to:
Engelberg is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Evaristo Conrado Engelberg (1853–1932), Brazilian mechanical engineer and inventor
- Miriam Engelberg (1958–2006), graphic novelist and illustrator
- Amy and Wendy Engelberg, American television writing and producing team
Engelberg (Leonberg) is a mountain of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Category:Mountains and hills of Baden-Württemberg
The Engelberg is a hill of Hesse, Germany.
Category:Hills of Hesse