Wengen lies high up on a sunny, sheltered terrace at the foot of the Jungfrau, with spectacular views. You arrive in this charming, friendly village by mountain train as it is virtually traffic-free. The local area pass covers Wengen and Grindelwald, whilst the Jungfrau whole area pass covers Mürren in addition. The whole region is great for all grades of skier, with the nursery slopes in the heart of the village but it is particularly suited to intermediate skiers and progressing beginners. Steeped in skiing history, Wengen was one of the first popular resorts for British and Irish skiers. Its unique, laid-back village atmosphere and traditional chalet-style buildings give it lots of character. Plus there’s plenty to offer off the slopes, like snow activities and Europe’s highest railway station and beautiful ice palace, making it a firm favourite with families and mixed groups
Activities
Swimming pool with spa, curling, floodlit skiing, snowshoe walking, outdoor ice skating, parapenting, tobogganing.
Eating out
Wengen has an abundance of restaurants to choose from, mainly of which are hotel based, mostly focusing on traditional Swiss Alpine cuisine. There are several excellent-quality gourmet restaurants, as well as Italian pizzerias and places offering other sk
Other amenities
Cinema, train to the Jungfraujoch at 3454m, Piz Gloria revolving restaurant on the Schilthorn above Mürren, winter walking paths. Day visit to Interlaken.
- Transfer time: Geneva 3 hrs 30 mins (coach), Zurich 3 hrs 30 Mins (train)
- Currency: Euro
Suitability
- Beginners: 5
- Intermediates: 5
- Advanced: 4
- Snowboarding: 4
Resort statistics
- Resort height: 1274m
- Ski range: 1034-2971m
- Total kilometres of piste: Area 165kms
- Number of runs: Area : Blue 23 Red 34 Black 19
- Number of lifts: Area: Draglifts 10, Chairlifts 20, Cablecars 4, Gondolas 2, Funicular 1, Mountain Railways 3
