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. You will arrive in this charming, friendly village by mountain railway as it has reduced traffic (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.
| Skiing levels |
| Beginner |
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| Intermediates |
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| Advanced |
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| Snowboard |
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| Cross country |
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| Mountain facts |
| Ski area |
214 km
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| Runs |
23
34
19
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| Longest run |
4 Km
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| Snowparks |
2 snowparks (Mürren & Grindelwald)
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| Lifts |
Drag lifts 10, Chairlifts 20, Cablecars 4
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| Slope direction |
E,S,W
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| Ski/resort bus |
False
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Things to do in resort
- A 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
Location in resort
- Longitude: 7.9218
- Latitude: 46.6072
- Location Description:
- Situated right in the centre of Wengen
- Opposite the little mountain railway to the Kleine Scheidegg ski area
- Only a minute’s walk (100m) to the Männlichen cable-car
For more information on travel and transport visit our Wengen page
