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Wengen has long been a hit with families thanks to its many miles of accessible hiking and biking trails and great winter skiing. With Wengen a car-free town, you leave your car in the valley and rely on public transport or walking to move around, making Wengen the perfect choice if you’re looking for somewhere tranquil and unspoilt.
Hotels in Wengen
The majority of Wengen’s hotels are three- and four-stars, but there is also plenty to suit I you have a tighter budget, or you want to splash out on some five-star luxury. You’ll find a cluster of four-star hotels in Schonegg, near the railway station, while a number of three-star hotels are on Galliweidli , slightly further from the railway and ski lifts. From purpose built hotels to tradition mountain chalets and rather grand mansions that now have full-service spas, Wengen hotels all have a friendly Swiss welcome waiting for you.
Getting Around in Wengen
With so many trains and cable cars operating all across the Bernese Alps, you’ll find you can happily get by in Wengen without a car. Buy a Swiss railway pass to get unlimited use of all modes of public transport across the country.
Ride on the Männlichen cableway, which will take you to the Wengen regional mountain. In winter, this area offers excellent family-friendly ski slopes, and plenty of well-marked trails to explore during the warmer months. From the Kleine Scheideg railway station, you could take the famous Jungfraubahn, with views of glaciers glimpsed through the windows of the four-mile tunnel, and book a tour to the Jungfrau.
Special Events in Wengen
Each September, Wengen celebrates the Jungfrau Marathon, where ambitious athletes run up around 6,500 feet. Though far from the world's largest marathon, the scenery is certainly hard to beat and the atmosphere with crowds cheering on the runners is great fun. Classical music lovers should also consider visiting during the Mendelssohn Music Week in August, when Wengen holds concerts of many of the world's leading musicians.
