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Wengen - more than skiing!



The famous village of Wengen is located in the Bernese Oberland at an altitude of approx. 1,274 m, and offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding 4,000-metre mountains. Since 1893, Wengen is accessible only by the Wengernalp railway from Lauterbrunnen. The village doesn't have a direct connection to the road network and is free from cars. Not only the nostalgic wooden houses, cabins and shops, but also the outstanding location - which guarantees an above average number of sunshine hours - make Wengen an exceptional holiday destination.

Every high season, a number of cultural events, such as concerts, choir- and yodeling performances, take place in the village centre. But the charming mountain village also impresses in the field of winter sports: in January every year, the Lauberhorn ski competition takes place. This slope counts as one of the most challenging in the Alpine Ski World Cup. Cross-country skiers and winter hikers also get their money's worth here. With a total of approx. 100 km of hiking trails in the Jungfrau region, you will be more than impressed by the unique mountain landscape!

Ski
The "Grindelwald-Wengen" ski pass includes the Grindelwald-First and the Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen ski areas, with a total of 165 km of piste (incl. ski routes). Wengen is, thanks to the Männlichen mountain railway, well connected to the ski area. So is Interlaken, with a number of different mountain railways. A free ski bus to Grindelwald is also available for all guests in the Interlaken region. To use this, you simply need to present a valid ski, hiking or sledging pass for the Jungfrau area as well as a valid, filled-out guest card.

The two ski areas offers slopes for all tastes. "First", with its wide range of easier slopes is especially suitable for beginners. There is even a designated "low speed area". But the area is also a real insider tip for snowboarders. The "White Elements" snow park makes the snowboarders hearts beat faster.

The "First-Egg-Bort-Grindelwald" slope with a length of 6 km and an altitude difference of 1,118 m is demanding even for the most advanced skiers and counts for one of the most challenging slopes in the region. Advanced skiers are, of course, drawn to the Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen area, to try out the legendary Lauberhorn slope. Nevertheless, with a total of 102 km of piste in this ski area alone, less experienced skiers also get their full money's worth.

For those who aim higher, we recommend upgrading to the "Jungfrau" ski pass, with which a total of 206 km of piste with altitudes up to 2,970 m available to you. At the Schilthorn you will find pistes of varying levels of difficulty, large deep powder snow areas, the "Mürren-Schilthorn Funpark" and much more.

Also in the domain of après ski, Wengen has something to offer. A number of cafés and restaurants are available for the ones looking for a relaxing and pleasant end to the day on the slopes. Take a nightcap at "Sunstar" for example, and enjoy live music in front of the fireplace. Fans of classical après ski will also find a wide range of bars, for example "Hasenstall" or "Pickel Bar". In the "Blue Monkey Club" the party goes on until late into the night.

In Wengen, sport activities are not restricted to the slopes. The Jungfrau region for example, is a real paradise for fans of sledding. In Grindelwald alone there are a total of 70 km of toboggan runs. The "Big Pintenfritz" is 15 km long. The "Fox Run" in Wengen is 4.5 m from the Wengernalp mountain to the valley. The 3 km long "Eiger Run" is lit up in the evenings.

You can also explore the mountainous surroundings through winter hiking trails or snowshoe hiking trails. Or enjoy some ice-skating on the rink in the village centre.

Grindelwald and Wengen offer you a total of 27 km of cross-country tracks. Most tracks are non-demanding. The "Lauterbrunnen-Stechelberg-Lauterbrunnen" track, with its 12 km, is one of the longest tracks in the region. It follows the white Lütschine river and passes high waterfalls and finally ends in the Hinterer Lauterbrunnental.

Especially recommended is the high altitude track "Bussalp" in Grindelwald, at an altitude of 1,800 m, it offers a fantastic panoramic view. Another highlight is the floodlit track in the glacier ravine of Grindelwald at an altitude of 1,000 m.

Skiing region
Highest point ski area2.501 m
Lowest point ski area944m
Village height1.274m
Number of lifts42
Number of drag lifts17
Number of chair lifts13
Number of cable cars12
Total pistes155 km
Green/blue pistes48 km
Red pistes84 km
Black pistes155 km


Wengen | The famous village of Wengen is located in the Bernese Oberland at an altitude of approx. 1,274 m, and offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding 4,000-metre mountains. Since 1893, Wengen is accessible only by the Wengernalp railway from Lauterbrunnen

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Top hotels in Wengen

Hotel Wengener Hof, Wengen

Hotel Wengener Hof

Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

    • No transport provided
    Beausite Swiss Quality Park Hotel, Wengen

    Beausite Swiss Quality Park Hotel

    Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

      • No transport provided
      Hotel Bellevue Wengen, Wengen

      Hotel Bellevue Wengen

      Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

        • No transport provided
        Beausite Park Hotel, Wengen

        Beausite Park Hotel

        Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

          • No transport provided
          Hotel Caprice, Wengen

          Hotel Caprice

          Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

            • No transport provided
            Hotel Jungfraublick, Wengen

            Hotel Jungfraublick

            Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

              • No transport provided
              Hotel Belvedere, Wengen

              Hotel Belvedere

              Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

              • Hotel with indoor pool  
              • No transport provided
              Minotel Bellevue, Wengen

              Minotel Bellevue

              Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

              • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
              • No transport provided
              Hotel Falken, Wengen

              Hotel Falken

              Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

                • No transport provided
                Arenas Resort Victoria Lauberhorn, Wengen

                Arenas Resort Victoria Lauberhorn

                Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

                  • No transport provided
                  Sunstar, Wengen

                  Sunstar

                  Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

                    • No transport provided
                    Victoria Lauberhorn, Wengen

                    Victoria Lauberhorn

                    Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

                      • No transport provided
                      Maya Caprice Boutique Hotel Amp; Spa, Wengen

                      Maya Caprice Boutique Hotel Amp; Spa

                      Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

                        • No transport provided
                        Hotel Edelweiss, Wengen

                        Hotel Edelweiss

                        Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

                          • No transport provided
                          Hotel Victoria Lauberhorn Jungfrau View, Wengen

                          Hotel Victoria Lauberhorn Jungfrau View

                          Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

                          • Hotel with children playground  
                          • No transport provided
                          Residence Brunner, Wengen

                          Residence Brunner

                          Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

                            • No transport provided
                            Hotel Silberhorn, Wengen

                            Hotel Silberhorn

                            Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

                            • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
                            • No transport provided
                            Hotel Regina, Wengen

                            Hotel Regina

                            Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

                              • No transport provided
                              Sunstar Alpine Hotel Wengen, Wengen

                              Sunstar Alpine Hotel Wengen

                              Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

                              • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
                              • No transport provided
                              Bristol Two Bedroom No.2, Wengen

                              Bristol Two Bedroom No.2

                              Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

                                • No transport provided
                                Hotel Haushalfte Barnermutz, Wengen

                                Hotel Haushalfte Barnermutz

                                Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

                                  • No transport provided
                                  Hotel Zur Linde, Wengen

                                  Hotel Zur Linde

                                  Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

                                    • No transport provided
                                    Beausite Park Swiss Quality Hotel, Wengen

                                    Beausite Park Swiss Quality Hotel

                                    Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

                                      • No transport provided
                                      Hotel Europa, Wengen

                                      Hotel Europa

                                      Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

                                        • No transport provided
                                        Eiger, Wengen

                                        Eiger

                                        Wengen, Switzerland, Switzerland

                                          • No transport provided

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