Smart use of resources: Leveraging existing structures and expertise

The 5th Military World Winter Games will be held at various venues, with the alpine disciplines taking place in Engelberg-Titlis. Great importance was attached to sustainability during the organization: Instead of building new infrastructure, existing facilities were used to keep the ecological footprint as small as possible.

3/28/2025

The 5th Military World Winter Games were held at various venues, with the alpine disciplines taking place in Engelberg-Titlis. Great importance was attached to sustainability during the organization: Instead of building new infrastructure, existing facilities were used to keep the ecological footprint as small as possible.

The Engelberg-Titlis region has been an internationally renowned tourist destination for many years and generates a significant proportion of its annual turnover from foreign guests. As part of the TITLIS project, the Titlis Tower is currently being renovated and made accessible to guests. A modern mountain station will also be built over the next few years. Both sub-projects are being realized in collaboration with the renowned architects Herzog & de Meuron and will contribute to the region's appeal. Norbert Patt, CEO of Titlis Bergbahnen, is familiar with large-scale projects and emphasizes the importance of sustainability and flexibility. “The collaboration with the army, which began over three years ago, was very exciting and uncomplicated. We are equipped for a large event like this and have the necessary expertise,” explains Patt. Two people on the Titlis Bergbahnen side acted as project manager and interface and were able to coordinate quickly thanks to a well-connected partner network in the region.

With a strong logistical presence on site, soldiers ensure that the event runs smoothly. “The army brings a lot of manpower and womanpower, everything is excellently organized. Their core competencies in logistics and planning in particular come into their own here,” continues Patt.

The Military World Winter Games 2025 impressively demonstrated how a sustainable, efficient and internationally significant sporting event can be realized by using existing structures and expertise. Engelberg-Titlis underlined its position as a first-class winter sports destination - not only for tourism, but also for top-class sporting events.