Family with children in Wengen in late May

  • Ashraf907
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    13 December 2018 at 2:21:37 #819170

    Hi..

    I am planning a 10-days family trip to Europe in late May 2019. This is the only time we can do long vacation in 2019. I am a mountain lover therefore I plan to include Jungfrau region for 3 days and stay in Wengen. My wife and kids not really into nature (more of city traveller) but they love snow. It is our first time in Europe. And I think the snow in May in Jungfrau will appeal them. Therefore after landing in Paris we will go straight to Strasbourg (3 days) which include a day in Europark in Freiburg, then to Wengen for 3 days before heading back to Paris.

    What is Wengen and the Jungfrau region in general look like in May?

    is there still snow around apart from the peak?

    I read many shops and tourist facilities will be closed until mid-June. Is it true?

    I plan to do Jungfraujoch, Murren & Schlinthorn, Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald. Any recommendation for place or activities that will he enjoyed by my children?

    is the Snowgarden in Wengen open in May?

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    Removed user
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    13 December 2018 at 8:55:29 #900311

    Hi Ashraf907 and welcome to MySwissAlps!

    May in Wengen and the Jungfrau region (http://www.myswissalps.com/ju ngfrauregion) is a bit quiet still yes but I wouldn’t say many shops and tourist facilities are closed no. Some hotels and restaurants do close for April and May so it is something to consider when looking for hotels.

    I wouldn’t not expect snow in Wengen in late May no. There will be snow up at Jungfraujoch (year-round) http://www.myswissalps.com/ju ngfraujoch

    Our recommendations on what to do in the Jungfrau region are noted here: http://www.myswissalps.com/ju ngfrauregion/activitie s

    Have you look at rail passes for your travel in Switzerland (http://www.myswissalps.com/sw issrailpasses) or Europe in general (http://www.myswissalps.com/mu lticountrypasses)?

    Ashraf907
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    13 December 2018 at 9:54:38 #900312

    Hi Lucas..

    thanks for your clarification

    Yes I have check the travel passes and I think the Swiss family pass or half-fare pass will be good for us.

    what about Schiltthorn? Snow all-year round also? Is it enough to do Schilthorn and Murren half day or is it require one whole day?

    is it possible if say we do Schilthorn & Murren in the morning from Wengen, then explore Thun or Bern or both in the afternoon?

    Arno
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    13 December 2018 at 11:33:44 #900313

    HI Ashraf907,

    The Schilthorn has snow a fair bit of the year but not always in summer. In May there will probably be snow up there. A day like you said is certainly possible if you start early and don’t mind a long day. I would pick Thun or Bern though, not both. Here’s more information:

    Ashraf907
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    13 December 2018 at 13:25:35 #900314

    Thank you. You guys are most helpful. I will check the links you procided

    Removed user
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    13 December 2018 at 19:30:27 #900315

    Be sure to use the Swiss railways timetable to plan out all trips between towns and attractions/mountains as well: http://www.myswissalps.com/ti metable

    Happy travels!

    Ashraf907
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    47 posts
    14 December 2018 at 0:25:34 #900316

    Noted.

    one more thing. If I got the Swiss Travel Pass I don’t have to purchase or collect any ticket at the counter again right? Just go straight and enrer the train? How they check the tickets?

    Removed user
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    14 December 2018 at 9:54:22 #900317

    As long as the Swiss Travel Pass covers your route 100% yes.

    If it only offers a discount of 25% or 50% you’ll still need a ticket. See coverage areas and mountain discounts here: http://www.myswissalps.com/sw isstravelpass/validity

    Ashraf907
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    14 December 2018 at 10:21:53 #900318

    Noted. Thanks

    Slowpoke
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    16 December 2018 at 1:43:48 #900319

    <“Just go straight and enter the train? How they check the tickets?”>>

    Generally, yes. The conductor will come through the train and, when you show your pass, he or she will scan it with a handheld scanner, or, on secondary lines, perhaps just look at it.

    Note Lucas’ comment….if you need a ticket, they will punch it.

    Slowpoke.

    Ashraf907
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    16 December 2018 at 2:11:35 #900320

    Noted. Thanks Slowpoke

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