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Wengen - Switzerland

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 altitude1274m - 1275m
Highest lift945m
Lowest lift2970m
Kms of piste213kms
No of lifts41
Black pistes14%
Red pistes61%
Blue pistes25%
Green pistes0%
Snow parks1
GlacierNo
Snowmaking60

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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.
Families
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