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An experienced hiker and traveler tipped Wengen for me and I can say that I was very happy with my decision.

Must knows about Wengen

  • Wengen is a car-free village in the Bernese Alps: a perfect base to explore the Jungfrau region.
  • Wengen is touristy, but in a good way: with all facilities, no cars and stunning scenery it's easy to relax in Wengen.
  • The town can be reached by cogwheel train from Lauterbrunnen. Drivers need to park there. We'd recommend not using a car at all as it won't be useful in this area. Get a rail pass instead.
Wengen

You’re literally in between the mountains in the car-free village of Wengen.

About Wengen

Wengen is a car-free alpine village in the Jungfrau region, surrounded by hiking trails in summer and ski slopes in winter. It's a perfect base for excursions to Jungfraujoch, Kleine Scheidegg and Männlichen.

WHAT TO DO

Find day trips you can make from Wengen. The famous Jungfraujoch should be on your list, but there's much more.

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HOW TO TRAVEL

How to reach Wengen, and how to get around.

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It's easy to relax in Wengen

Wengen is one of the picturesque villages you may have in mind when you picture what the Swiss Alps look like: no cars, mountains all around, green meadows and forests surrounding the village.

It's a perfect place to hike. In winter, there are many options for skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing. Mürren, on the other side of the valley, offers a similar, but not identical experience.

Like many popular villages, Wengen is pretty touristy, but we feel it's in a good way: all facilities like hotels, the basic shops and transportation systems are there, so it's easy to experience the Jungfrau region without hassle. At the same time, there are no cars, large shopping centers or fast food places.

Wengen in winter

Wengen is an excellent winter village. It’s not as high as Mürren on the other side of the valley, but you’ll still have good chances of snow in town. Snowfall is most likely in January, February and early March

Snow activities are widely available: there are groomed hiking trails, snowshoe tours, an ice rink for curling and skating and sledge runs. An interesting sledge run is the ‘Fox trail’: it’s next to the famous Lauberhorn ski run.

For more options, you can also visit the ski areas near Mürren and Grindelwald

November and early December aren’t the best time to visit Wengen: snowfall isn’t likely and it’s low season. Not all mountain transportation is operational.

Location and scenery

Wengen is sitting on a plateau in the Jungfrau region. The village offers panoramic views of the Lauterbrunnen valley, and mountains like the Jungfrau, Breithorn and Schilthorn.

Pros and cons of Wengen

Wengen is car-free, which is perfect for hikers, families and anyone seeking peace and quiet in the Alps. The village is popular, so not necessarily the cheapest place to stay.

While it's a perfect base to explore the Jungfrau region, it takes quite some time to travel to other areas from here, as you first have to take the train down to the valley.

Wengen is small. There are plenty of hotels and restaurants, but don't expect museums or many nightlife options.

Are you interested in alternative towns in the Jungfrau region? You'll find them here.

What not to miss during your stay

A visit to Jungfraujoch should be on your list. Also, the panoramic walk from Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg can't be missed. Another very nice trip is a visit to Mürren and possibly Schilthorn on the opposite side of the valley.

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Bad weather activities

Staying in Wengen means you are dependent on the weather as nearly all activities are in the outdoors. Some ideas for rainy days:

  • Shpping in Interlaken
  • The national capital Bern
  • The town of Thun
  • The Trümmelbach Falls down in the Lauterbrunnen valley (they're in caves)

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