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Included in your walking holiday to Wengen
Half price rail, bus, and boat travel with the Swiss Half Fare Card (worth over £100 per person)
Swiss Family Card Included - free travel for children under 16 on mainline trains/buses/boats in Switzerland when accompanied by a parent
Free morning shuttle service to the train station on request between 8am to 11.30am
On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Experts based in Wengen
Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, walks, and useful information
Flights from the UK, transfers, and accommodation on a half board basis
Hotel Alpenrose opened its doors in 1881 and has been home to the Binder family ever since. Today it delivers a quiet retreat that's within easy reach of the village, train station, and Männlichen cable car. You'll enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, great service, and highly-rated cuisine.
Situated on terraced land approximately a seven-minute walk below Wengen village centre, you'll find a peaceful escape with magical views of the Lauterbrunnen Valley and surrounding mountains. The elegant interior - including a cosy lounge and bar - is beautifully furnished in a rustic Alpine style, and the large terrace offers the perfect place to relax with a drink after a day of walking in the mountains. Pick a room with a south-facing balcony for the best view of the Lauterbrunnen Valley.
Free Wi-Fi
Garden
Dog friendly (not in dining room)
Laundry service (payable locally)
Transfer time approx. 3hrs by rail from Zurich airport or 3hrs 45mins by rail from Geneva airport. The journey requires two or more changes of train depending on the train you catch. The hotel porter is available to collect you from the station on arrival if requested (8am-10pm only)
Seven-minute walk to the village centre (400 metres, but quite a steep road)
450 metres from Wengen Station
550 metres to the nearest lift
The daily buffet breakfast has a range of hot and cold items available. A continental room-service breakfast is also available for a supplement (payable locally). The four-course evening meal is included in the half board package and features soup, salad, main course, and dessert or cheese. A children's menu is also available in the restaurant.
This property caters to the following special dietary requirements
Vegetarians
Other dietary requirements (vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free) can normally be catered to, but must be booked in advance. Please note there is a supplement of CHF3 per person per night.
Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.
Board basis available: Half Board
Standard room
Standard south-facing room
Standard single room
Standard room balcony
Bathroom
Standard rooms are around 18m², with a double bed and are north-facing.
Standard south-facing rooms are around 20m² with twin beds and sleep two to three. They are south or south-west facing with a balcony, panoramic views of the Lauterbrunnen Valley, and a single sofa bed (suitable for a child up to 12 years old).
Standard single rooms are around 12m² and are north-facing.
All rooms have:
TV
Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Telephone
Additional information:
Cots & linen available (fees may apply)
No. of rooms: 45 (The slope up to the village centre and the lift is steep).
Lift accessible: No
Lift serves all floors: Yes
Access ramp: No
Steps into the property: 0
A resort tourist tax of approx. CHF5.30 per person per night is payable locally (children aged 6-16 years pay a reduced rate of CHF2.00 per person per night, and guests aged 5 and under are exempt).
Travel to Wengen
Depart on: any day except Tuesdays
Arrive into: Zurich, Geneva or Basel airport, or Wengen station
Flights depart any day expect Tuesdays between 17 May - 25 Oct 25 & 16 May - 24 Oct 26.
Fly from:
London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London City, London Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Edinburgh.
Fly into:
Geneva, Zurich or Basel airport
Transfer time:
From Geneva: 3 hours 56 minutes by rail. Your journey involves a change of three trains.
From Zurich: 3 hours by rail. Your journey involves a change of two or three trains.
From Basel: approx. 3 hours 20 minutes by rail. Your journey involves a change of two trains. There is a local bus from the airport to the Basel train station.
Travel by train
We offer holidays by train to Wengen, daily except on Tuesday. The journey takes around 14 hours from London St. Pancras and you'll be able to enjoy the change of scenery out of the train window as you journey through France and into the Alps of Switzerland.
Inghams Rating: 3/5
We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.
Walks and hikes
Walking Trails:
500km
Terrain:
Diverse terrain from flat valley floors to towering 4000m peaks of the Jungfrau
Stroll through the picturesque town with views over the Lauterbrunnen valley
Hike the famous Eiger Trail beneath the north face of the iconic Eiger Mountain
Take the cable car to panoramic views of the mountains in the Jungfrau region
Wengen basks on a sheltered and sunny plateau beneath the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains. Once a farming village, it became sought-after by hikers and skiers after Mary Shelley and Byron waxed lyrical about the sublime views. They weren’t wrong, either. As part of the Jungfrau region, spectacular trails come as standard on a walking holiday to Wengen – and arriving is half the adventure. Wengen is only accessible by the trains that run from the Lauterbrunnen valley below. Once here, you’ll find yourself amongst wooden chalets and 19th-century belle époque hotels, a cable car that climbs up to the paths and panoramas of Männlichen mountain and mountain trains further into the Jungfrau region.
Get the ultimate photo from the First Cliff Walk - an exciting metal walkway that clings to the edge of the cliff and a 45-metre-long terrace that juts out over the valley below. It's a short walk from the top of the Grindelwald First gondola and is definitely worth a visit.
First Glider
Grindelwald-First is nicknamed Top of Adventure - so it's no surprise you'll find heaps of fun things to do here.
It's the starting point for some amazing walks, home to the exhilarating Cliff Walk and packs a punch when it comes to views. But if it's adrenaline you're looking for, you're definitely in for a treat here - there are plenty of activities that adventurous teens and adults will love.
First Flyer zip line
Whizz down the mountain on the zip lines - race your friends at up to 80 kilometres an hour down the First Flyer zip line - there are four, 800-metre-long zip lines next to each other perfect for an exciting race against friends.
First Glider zip line
Fly like an eagle on the First Glider which carries up to four people beneath a huge model eagle.
Trottibikes
Make your mountain descent more exciting by hiring a Trottibike scooter. Trottibikes are like a cross between a mountain bike and a scooter - ride past flower meadows and pretty farm houses as you journey down from Bort back to Grindewald.
Mountain carts
Mountain carts are three-wheeled carts almost like a cross between a sled and a go-cart. The route follows a three-kilomtre track from Schreckfeld to Bort along a gravel road.
Book locally - Grindelwald First Adventure Package
First Flyer, Glider & Trottibike or Mountain Cart from CHF64 per person
We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.
Image: (Copyright: Jungfraubahnen)
There's fun to be had for all the family at the top of the Pfingstegg lift. Feel the thrills on the summer toboggan run or meander through the trees high above the ground on the Fly Line - this is a calmer version of a zip line that still offers lots of fun.
For little ones, enjoy a trip to the playground or complete the treasure hunt adventure.
Image: (Copyright: Pfingsteggbahn Pascal Imhof)
A cable car links Wengen to Männlichen, a 2,343-metre mountain that watches over the Lauterbrunnen Valley on one side, and Grindelwald on the other. You can choose to ride inside… or on the open-air balcony on top of the cable car for the 'Royal Ride' (just clutch your phone tight while taking a selfie). Many trails can be trodden from the mountaintop, including the Royal Walk to the crown viewpoint, the Treetop Trail and beautifully maintained trails between mountain huts. Come August, alpenhorn aficionados gather to play tunes in full traditional dress.
Families should head to the Sennen playground at Männlichen and see Lieselotte, the famous cow, with her own play area (there are trampolines, climbing frames, swings, and a huge wooden cow that hides a fun slide) and themed walking trail with fun stations along the way.
Swiss engineering is as good as rumour has it, with trains and cable cars allowing wanderers to easily explore car-free. One of the most famous train journeys include the track that runs all the way up to the Jungfraujoch – not only the highest railway station in Europe but the Jungfrau-Aletsch area is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site – a must-see for all visitors making it the ultimate rail journey through the Eiger and up to 3,454 metres, for breath-taking views including the 14km-long Aletsch glacier and the Ice Palace.
Pre-book your Jungfraujoch ticket
As well as the incredible views, there's a lot to do at the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe. Head in to the Ice Palace to see the fascinating glacier from within and some impressive ice sculptures, try some Lindt chocolate in the highest Lindt shop in the world, or head out onto the snow fun park (snow activities payable locally).
This ticket includes travel from your resort - if you've pre-booked a Travel Pass some of your journey may be covered by it so we recommend checking the validity as it may be best to buy the Jungfraujoch supplement locally.
Pre-booked tickets are available from Interlaken, Wilderswil, Grindelwald and Wengen. Tickets are bookable locally from Mürren.
Prices include Swiss Half Fare Card discount.
We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.
Image: (Copyright: Jungfraubahnen)
A trip up the spectacular Schilthorn peak above Mürren, famous for being the set of the James Bond film ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’. Visit the museum and enjoy the fantastic views of the surrounding snow-clad peaks. If you have a good head for heights, the 'Thrill Walk' at Birg is an exhilarating metal walkway that clings to the mountain edge, providing an exciting walk and some unbeatable photo opportunities.
Pre-book your Schilthorn ticket
This ticket includes travel from your resort - if you have a Travel Pass some or all of your journey may be covered by it so we recommend checking the validity as it may be best to buy the Schilthorn supplement locally if required.
Prices include Swiss Half Fare Card discount.
We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.
Image: (Copyright: BENEDETTA BARBANTI)
Take the charming cogwheel railway up to Schynige Platte at 2,000 metres and visit the wonderful Alpine garden with some 600 different Swiss alpine plants including Edelweiss and Enzian.
You'll need plenty of time to admire the view from the top of the Schynige Platte. In one direction, the peaks of the Jungfrau, Mönch, and Eiger dominate the skyline, and in another, the bright blue waters of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz glisten in the sun. It's the starting point for many great walks, or if you're keen on a more relaxing visit, enjoy lunch in the panorama restaurant and a live Alphorn concert (daily between 11am - 2pm by the railway station). Children will love the playground and treasure hunt.
Pre-book your Schynige Platte ticket
Ticket will include travel from your resort to Wilderswil and return travel on the cogwheel railway up to Schynige Platte.
Pre-booked tickets are available from Interlaken, Wilderswil and Wengen. Tickets are bookable locally from Grindelwald and Mürren.
Prices include Swiss Half Fare Card discount.
We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.
The thrill walk at Birg is a must-do if you take a trip to the Schilthorn. Metal walkways cling to the cliff beneath the lift station, with unique (optional) obstacles along the way, offering many perfect photo opportunities - just don't drop your phone!
The Trümmelbach waterfalls are a natural spectacle and unique in Europe, located in the spectacular Lauterbrunnen valley. This UNESCO World Heritage Site sees bright blue water from the huge glaciers above flows over ten waterfalls through a narrow glacial gorge with rock walls tens of meters high.
Image: (Copyright: Schweiz Tourismus)
Cool off in the Alps at the Wengen outdoor pool. Featuring a trampoline, a playground and table tennis, children will always be kept amused. The large 40-metre-long pool, with a sectioned-off children's area, has a sunbathing lawn, ideal for an easy-going day.
Image: (Copyright: Jungfrau Region Tourismus)
See the view from the other side of the valley when you head to the picturesque, traffic-free village of Mürren, which is on a sunny plateau above Lauterbrunnen.
Book locally - return travel ticket to Mürren
Ticket will include return travel by train and/or lift.
Prices include Swiss Half Fare Card discount.
We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.
Image: (Copyright: Switzerland Tourism Marcus Gyger)
For golf enthusiasts, the Wengen Golf Club is located just outside the village and offers a beautiful 9-hole course. This golf course is set in a stunning alpine location, making it a relaxing yet challenging place to enjoy the sport. The backdrop of the surrounding mountains and valley adds to the allure of playing here.
