Wengen is a traditional alpine village set near Interlaken in the west of Switzerland. Virtually a traffic-free ski resort, the access to the resort is by cogwheel train which contributes to the overall chocolate-box alpine experience. Views from the village such as the view down the Lauterbrunnen valley from the little church in Wengen are spectacular and some of the best in the Alps.
The skiing consists of a reasonable 213km of pistes - two thirds of which are red runs, making this an intermediate's heaven. That said the nursery slopes here are in the village so learners don't have to trek up the main slopes unless the snow is sketchy. Advanced skiers should try the Lauberhorn World Cup Downhill run or head over towards Murren.
The resort unfortunately sits at a low altitude of 1274m facing the sun, so although the village is sunnier and warmer than some, it does mean that the local slopes (including the nursery slopes) lose their snow quickly. The ski area is also quite fragmented and in some places it is necessary to take a train or bus into the next area. It is advisable to pick up a copy of the times of these trains and buses from the train station or the tourist office.
| Resort altitude | 1274m - 1275m |
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| Highest lift | 945m |
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| Lowest lift | 2970m |
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| Kms of piste | 213kms |
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| No of lifts | 41 |
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| Black pistes | 14% |
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| Red pistes | 61% |
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| Blue pistes | 25% |
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| Green pistes | 0% |
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| Snow parks | 1 |
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| Glacier | No |
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| Snowmaking | 60 |
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Map of Wengen - Open
What do you want to do?
Planning your trip
Helping you to plan your trip with information on how to get to Wengen.
Where to stay
Where to stay in Wengen as well as the low down on the different villages of the ski resort.
On the piste
Getting you on the piste and around the ski area as quickly as possible including our favourite runs, where to get your ski hire from and which ski school to book with.
Food and drink
The inside view on where to find the best food and drink in Wengen from the best apres-ski bars to the cosiest restaurants and where to eat when you’re skiing.
Other activities
Can’t ski? Won’t ski? Too much snow or not enough? Find our about other activities in xx
Families
Skiing with children… dream or nightmare? With a little planning, it can be your best ski holiday ever.
The list
The list – sounds boring but it has all the important information such as doctors and dentists, internet and the tourist office.
Our penny’s worth - Open
Our penny's worth
There is some great food to be had in Switzerland (albeit mostly of the cheese variety!) so don't hesitate to try a variety of things off the menu. We'd recommend the Assiette Valaisanne - a sort of Swiss ploughman's lunch - dried and cured meats served with local cheeses, gherkins, pickled onions and homemade bread. Rosti is also worth a try; grated potato that is gently fried or baked, and served either as a side order or main course with various additions including eggs, ham or bacon.
Don’t leave Wengen without…
• Heading to the top of the Lauverhorn lift for runs to Kleine Scheidegg or Wixi
• Booking kids in at The Playhouse for an array of activities
• Having a go at the popular Swiss sport of curling
• Sampling one of the delicious strawberry daiquiri’s at Tanne
• Eating at the Jungfrau hotel (the rosti is excellent!)
At a glance - Open
| Nearest airports | Type of resort | Stay in | Go for a |
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Basel
Geneva
Zurich | Small alpine village | Hotels
Independent Travel
Tour operator | Week
Week+
Weekend |
| Good for | Children | Food and drink | Other |
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| Off-piste | Creches
Babysitting
Ski schools
| Apres-ski
Evening drinking
Resort dining
Vegetarian
Family friendly
Live music
Late drinking
Mountain dining
| Internet access
Churches
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| Other activities |
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Adrenaline fuelled
Sightseeing
Relaxation
Shopping
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