The idyllic village of Wengen lies high up on a sunny, sheltered terrace with spectacular views, dominated by that magnificent trio of peaks – the Eiger (Ogre), Mönch (Monk) and Jungfrau (Maiden) – which provide a magnificent backdrop to Mürren and Wengen, and in part to Grindelwald, all of which enjoy genuinely superb in-your-face scenery. Everyone arrives in this charming, friendly village by mountain railway as it is virtual traffic-free (some electric vehicles are present). The local area pass covers Wengen and Grindelwald, whilst the Jungfrau whole area pass also covers Mürren, on the other side of the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Take the cable-car from Wengen village centre, which links to Grindelwald’s ski area or take the mountain railway to the Kleine Scheidegg where both ski areas meet. Skiers of all grades will delight in the expanse of pistes and beautiful scenery. The Eigergletscher station and Eigernordwand 6-persons chair lift give access to black and red slopes, including the black runs “oh God” and “Black Rock” or the red “Punchbowl”. Non-skiers can take advantage of the excellent winter walking with a non-skiers’ lift pass.
Ski holidays in Wengen
Charm and tradition at the heart of the famous Jungfrau Ski Region
Added value
Inghams Saver Plus: Save £40 per couple
Groups - up to 1 in 6 go free
Early Booking Offers at selected hotels. Discount has already been included in the prices shown
Free Child places at selected hotels
Free Child lift passes under 6 yrs
Swiss Short Breaks from £599 3 nights upwards - with scheduled flights & rail transfers
Inghams Rep based in resort
Ski and Snowboard Information
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Beginners
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Intermediates
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Advanced
- Snowboard
- Cross Country
Beginners skiing in Wengen
An excellent ski school, convenient village nursery slopes and the Beginners’ park at Kleine Scheidegg make Wengen the ideal base for youngsters and beginners.
Intermediates skiing in Wengen
The Jungfrau region is perfect for intermediates with the Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen area alone offering a large selection of satisfying reds runs - especially popular are the slopes around Wixi and Fallboden.
Advanced skiing in Wengen
Confident skiers should head for the Eigergletscher or the difficult descents of the Lauberhorn chairlift, including the famous Lauberhorn race run, which is not to be missed.
Snowboarding in Wengen
Best is finding the natural jumps on the wide Männlichen run, or head to the snowpark in neighbouring Grindelwald.
- Area 214 km
- Resort Altitude1274m
- Ski Alt. From1034m
- Ski Alt. To2971m
- Runs
- Longest Run4 km
- Lifts , Chairlifts 20 , Cable car 4 , Draglifts 10 , Gondolas 2 , Rack Railway 4
- Lift Times
08.30 - 16.30
- Lift Ski LockersNo
- Whole Area Pass Lifts40
- Night Skiing IncludedNo
- Snow Cannon Coverage50%
- Cross Country Trails
23km (local area), 100km (whole ) off well-marked trails. Non-skiers walking pass available to pre-book.
- Off-piste OptionsYes
- Slope Direction,E,S,W
- Snowpark Info
2 snowparks (Mürren & Grindelwald)
- Walking23
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from£639pp
- 44 rooms
A cosy family fun historical Hotel, located in the heart of the Swiss alps. Doorstep skiing with great scenic views of the mountains and village.
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from£999pp
- 67 rooms
Located in the heart of this traffic-free village, just opposite the mountain railway station, the Silberhorn is an ideal base to access the region’s ski area.
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from£660pp
- 76 rooms
Managed by the welcoming Kienzler family, the Sunstar is a popular hotel with good facilities and enjoys a fantastic location, just opposite the lift and nursery slopes. With good facilities and friendly atmosphere, guests here can look forward to an enjoyable stay.
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from£520pp
- 62 rooms
The Belvedere is a charming hotel with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, and provides good value accommodation in this classic Swiss resort.
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from£603pp
- 40 rooms
The charming hotel Wengenerhof is surrounded by the impressive mountain world of the Bernese Oberland, right at the foot of the Jungfrau. It is one of the most esteemed hotels in a quiet location with a homely feel, great cuisine and attentive service.
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from£879pp
- 50 rooms
Guests return year after year to this charming family-run hotel, which is popular for its relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and its excellent cuisine. Set on its own terrace, the hotel enjoys wonderful views of the Lauterbrunnen Valley.
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from£1119pp
- 42 rooms
The Beausite Park Hotel and Jungfrau Spa offers high standards of both service and cuisine. Its charming atmosphere, ideal setting and scenic views are a source of great feedback from our guests.
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from£1099pp
- 20 rooms
This small boutique hotel is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and a favourite of those looking for modern and comfortable accommodation with a relaxed atmosphere and excellent cuisine.
Things To Do
- Full programme of après-ski events
- Curling, sledging & ice skating
- Snowshoe-trekking paths
- Excursion to the UNESCO heritage site of the Jungfraujoch ‘Top of Europe’ and Aletsch Glacier
- Scenic sightseeing helicopter flight tours of Jungfrau massif as well as heli-skiing
- ‘Lauberhorn’ downhill race takes place 17-19 Jan
- "Hori" sledge race Grosse Scheidegg - Schwarzwaldalp 20 Feb
- Poolrace 21 Mar
- SnowpenAir on the Kleine Scheidegg - the highest open-air concert in the snow (2,061m) 06 Apr
- A good choice of mountain restaurants serving traditional Swiss specialities
- Ski and non-ski kindergarten from 18 months - 8yrs available locally. Booking in advance recommended
- Brand NEW 'Ice Magic' ice skating experience in Interlaken
- Wengen is traffic free
Ski Extras
Pre-bookable Lift Passes, Ski Hire & Tuition
| SPECIAL OFFER ON EQUIPMENT HIRE | ||||||
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| Save up to £102 per person |
Pre-book your lift pass with us and we’ll give you 50% off equipment hire or carriage. See our Ski Bundle page for details.
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Lift Passes |
Days |
Senior 62yrs+ |
Adult 20-61yrs |
Youth |
Child† |
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| Whole Area Pass | 6 | £263 | £292 | £234 | £146 |
| Local Area Pass | 6 | £211 | £246 | £197 | £123 |
| Non-Skier Pass | 6 | £206 | £206 | £206 | £103 |
Local Pass covers Wengen & Grindelwald only. Jungfrau Area Pass covers Mürren-Schilthorn area in addition. Non-skiers pass covers consecutive days rail travel within the Jungfrau region (supplements apply for Jungfraujoch, approx. Sfr60, and Schilthorn, approx. Sfr40 return). †Children under 6 go free on lifts if accompanied by a parent, but require a ‘piccolo pass’ if in ski school (approx. Sfr25 for 6 days - pay locally).
| Equipment (6 days) | Description | Red | Black |
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| Adult | Skis | £138 | £180 |
| Ski Boots | £72 | £89 | |
| Snowboard & Boots | £210 | - | |
| Youth (13-15yrs) | Skis & Boots | £108 | - |
| Snowboard & Boots | £108 | - | |
| Child (3-12yrs) | Skis & Boots | £70 | - |
| Snowboard & Boots | £70 | - | |
| Helmet | £20 | - |
Please see here for a description of hire categories.
| Tuition | Days | Times | Adult |
Child† (3-12yrs) |
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| Ski | 5 | 9:45am-12:45pm | £229 | £245 |
| Ski | 6 | 9:45am-12:45pm |
£245 | £245 |
| Snowboard | 6 | 9:45am-12:45pm | £237 | £237 |
Ski group tuition run from Sunday to Friday, if you've skied before you can join any day of the week, group size is between 4-10. †Child snowboard 8-12.
Prices and supplements are correct at time of publishing but may vary up or down; correct prices will be advised at the time of booking.
Useful Information
Resort Code: CHWG
Languages spoken:
Time difference: GMT+1
Currency: CHF
Travel and Transportation
Flights depart Saturdays & Sundays
To Zurich*
From Gatwick*
Heathrow*
Birmingham*
Manchester*
Transfer 3hrs 30mins by Rail. Change of trains is required on a way to/from the resort.
To Geneva*
From Gatwick
Manchester
Southampton
Newcastle
Exeter
Edinburgh
Bristol
Glasgow
Birmingham
Isle of Man
Inverness
Leeds-Bradford
Belfast
Cambridge
Transfer 3hrs 30 mins by Coach or Rail
*Transfer by Swiss rail, supplement applies.
Rail from UK and Self drive available.
Car hire available: No
Evening resort bus service: No
Local bus services:
Parking available: No
Resort Ski bus available: No
