Wengen Ski Holidays

Wengen ski resort is wonderfully peaceful and traditional, accessed by a mountain cog railway. Go skiing in Wengen to enjoy over 200km of slopes.

Wengen Ski Resort

Wengen ski resort is a magical car-free village with some of the most magnificent mountain views in the Alps and superb skiing. Located within Switzerland’s Jungfrau region, this picturesque setting retains its historic roots; with the Wengernalpbahn cog railway trains remaining one of the principal forms of uphill transport within the region. To reach Wengen ski resort, you take the mountain railway which runs up from Lauterbrunnen on the valley floor.

Although Wengen ski resort is certainly much livelier than its neighbouring ski resort Mürren on the other side of the Lauterbrunnen valley, it is still a compact and traditional village which offers plenty of Alpine charm. Most of the action is centred around one long main street with stupendous views of the surrounding Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains. The calm, unhurried atmosphere of the village alongside an abundance of gentle, leisurely pistes makes for the ideal environment for families and groups which include non-skiers.

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Wengen Transfer Time

Zurich

2h 15m

Best For...

Families
Stunning scenery
Traditional Alpine charm

Resort Statistics

Resort Altitude 1,275m
Skiing Altitude 2,970m
Total Ski Area 224km
Lifts 40
Blue Runs 86km
Red Runs 107km
Black Runs 31km
Cross Country 12km

Ski Areas in Wengen

Wengen ski resort shares the Jungfrau region with neighbouring ski resort Grindelwald. Vast and varied in its terrain, Jungfrau skiing offers nearly 230km of pristine slopes as well as some outstanding off-piste skiing. The full area Jungfrau Ski Region pass covers this whole region, which will be sure to provide something for everyone from the testing runs down the Kleine Scheidegg to the nursery slopes around Grindelwald.

Skiing in Wengen

Wengen ski resort is famous in ski racing for its intimidating Lauberhorn Men’s Downhill World Cup race, which is held every January. Experts can try out this challenging descent for themselves, or head to the fearsome Black Rock run that starts at the base of the Eiger and the almost vertical Kanonenrohr in Mürren. The runs in the Wengen/Grindelwald sector are mostly blues or gentle reds. These are perfect for intermediate skiers and the dramatic mountain scenery that surrounds them is an important additional pleasure.

Snowboarding in Wengen

Kleine Scheidegg offers plenty of wide-open red runs, which are excellent territory for boarders looking to build up technique and practice their carving. Beginners should be aware of the flat and narrow sections between pistes, which may prove a challenge without having experience of negotiating such terrain on a board. In Wengen, there is a beginner’s snowpark, whilst Grindelwald offers a much larger park with 850m of kickers, four rails, seven boxes and much more.

Ski Schools in Wengen

With many ski schools and instructors to choose between, there really is something for everybody.

We’ve partnered with New Generation and Oxygène and highly recommend their services. All of our partners offer fantastic lessons for all skiing ability levels.

Book your ski lessons with our recommended suppliers. If you’re traveling during a peak week be sure to book these well in advance.

Crèches in Wengen

Off-mountain childcare in Wengen ski resort is available daily from 9am to 5pm at the Playhouse in the tourist information office for children aged 1 month and above.

Restaurants in Wengen

The Kleine Scheidegg ski area offers a good selection of dining options. Restaurant Grindelwaldblick is situated above all the other restaurants at Klein Scheidegg and serves traditional food in skier-appropriate portions. The Spycher hut is a great novelty dining experience, with an accompanying ice bar from which you can enjoy a refreshing drink in the late afternoon sunshine. Down in the town, most of the restaurants are in Wengen’s hotels. The Hotel Regina’s Chez Meyer offers fine dining with panoramic views of the surrounding valley.

Après Ski in Wengen

Après-ski begins on the slopes in Wengen ski resort and most people stop off for a beer, a schnapps or an alcoholic coffee at places such as Mary’s Café and the Schnee Bar. Pickel Bar is a cosy stop off in the Hotel Eiger, whilst the hotel bar of the Sunstar has a good ambience. The Tanne is a lively cocktail bar appealing to a younger set, while later at night the party continues at Hasenstall bar until 5.00am.

Best Après Ski in Wengen

Non-Skiers

There are plenty of off-slope activities in Wengen ski resort for non-skiers. The town’s cinema shows English films and there are plenty of interesting shops and dining experiences to enjoy. The ski resort also has a multitude of alternative sports activities on offer, such as heli-skiing, curling, hiking, hang-gliding, bowling and indoor tennis. Those on the pursuit of some rest and relaxation will enjoy use of the resort’s spa facilities, sauna and indoor swimming pool.

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