Wengen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Jost von Allmen/Jungfrau Region Tourism
Wengen
Photo provided by Jungfrau Region Tourism
Wengen
Wengen

Drink in dramatic views from a sunny terrace, ride one of Europe’s highest Alpine trains, visit waterfalls and explore miles of groomed ski runs amid the Bernese Alps.

Wengen is a postcard-perfect village perched on a plateau above the Lauterbrunnen Valley in the Bernese Alps. It’s a destination for all seasons and boasts breath-taking vistas the whole year round. Come in winter for family-friendly skiing on Männlichen. Arrive in the summer to hike and ride high-altitude railways to the soaring peaks of the Jungfrau Region.

Start your visit in the pretty village, where chocolate-box buildings line a series of twisting car-free streets. Find a range of self-catering chalets, hotels and restaurants, some featured in the revered Gault Millau guide. Play 18-holes at the ski-themed Minigolf Wengen and check out the quaint St. Bernard’s Church. Sit on a bench outside the church and marvel at the views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau massifs.

Travel by scenic cable car to the Kleine Scheidegg-Männlichen ski area. Ski, snowboard and sled on 68 miles (110 kilometres) of runs. Follow winter walking footpaths and challenge the Lauberhorn World Cup piste. Visit in January to watch the Lauberhorn World Cup Races.

After the snow melts the meadows turn green and wildflowers bloom to signal the start of the summer season. Explore the trail that leads from the village to Kleine Scheidegg. Hike the Eiger Trail, which skirts the base of Eiger. Walk to the Trümmelbach Falls, Europe’s largest subterranean waterfalls.

Step aboard a cogwheel train for a spectacular journey to the 11,332-feet (3454-metre) high railway station at Jungfraujoch. Pass through tunnels and peer out of panoramic windows. Don’t miss the views from Sphinx Observatory. Adrenalin junkies can enjoy a tandem paragliding flight from Männlichen.

Indulge in some post-activity entertainment at Wengen’s assortment of cocktail lounges, rustic bars and mountaintop terraces. Attend classical music concerts during August’s Mendelssohn Music Week, which celebrates German composer Felix Mendelssohn.

Wengen is just 8 miles (13 kilometres) south from Interlaken and easily reachable via public trains. If arriving by car then you’ll need to park in Lauterbrunnen and then catch a train to the village. Be prepared to extend your trip to discover more natural beauty and superb skiing at nearby Mürren.

Hotel Regina Wengen
Hotel Regina Wengen
4 out of 5
Dorfstrasse 1, Lauterbrunnen, BE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £226 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
£226
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lauterbrunnen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (200 reviews)
"Loved the view from my balcony, proximity to the train station and Coop. Breakfast at the hotel was excellent! Staff were friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Hotel Regina Wengen
Hotel Victoria Lauberhorn Wengen, a Faern Collection Hotel
Hotel Victoria Lauberhorn Wengen, a Faern Collection Hotel
3 out of 5
Wengen, Lauterbrunnen, BE
The price is £220 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£220
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Lauterbrunnen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (645 reviews)
"Great location, wellness area so relaxing, good breakfast."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Hotel Victoria Lauberhorn Wengen, a Faern Collection Hotel
Hotel Silberhorn - Residences & Spa Wengen
Hotel Silberhorn - Residences & Spa Wengen
4 out of 5
Wengiboden 1347, Lauterbrunnen, BE
The price is £295 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£295
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lauterbrunnen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (310 reviews)
5 star recommendation
"It was amazing. Perfect location. Wish we had stayed longer. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Hotel Silberhorn - Residences & Spa Wengen
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Haus Bel Air
Haus Bel Air
3 out of 5
Gruebi District, Lauterbrunnen, BE
Stay at this 3-star ski holiday home in Lauterbrunnen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Staubbach Falls and Eiger are located ...
"Quaint, comfy apartment right in the middle of everything. Not far from train station and shops. Next door to fine dining (1903) and great pizza joint (La Sina)"

Reviewed on 11 Sep 2024

Haus Bel Air
Chalet Sonnenhof - With Fireplace, Hot Tub & Mountain Views
Chalet Sonnenhof - With Fireplace, Hot Tub & Mountain Views
Wengen, Bern
Stay at this ski holiday home in Lauterbrunnen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and ski-in/ski-out access. Popular attractions Staubbach Falls and Eiger are located ...
Chalet Sonnenhof - With Fireplace, Hot Tub & Mountain Views
Traditional chalet in Wengen - Parterre or Ground
Traditional chalet in Wengen - Parterre or Ground
Lauterbrunnen, BE
Stay at this holiday home in Lauterbrunnen. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Staubbach Falls and Eiger are ...
Traditional chalet in Wengen - Parterre or Ground
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Wengen

4.6
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 70%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 20%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 10%
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3/5 - Okay

GG

For skiing it is difficult to get to by train from Geneva. Skiing also average compared to some Alpine resorts. Very British resort.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A privilege to spend time in Wengen. Superb skiing, scenery and people. Idyllic in every way.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Easy to walk around and almost traffic-free. A good hub for train connections to the various valleys.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Surprisingly little in some of the tourist magazines- which is perhaps not a bad thing!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

There are many beautiful walks to be had in and above the Lauterbrunnen valley such as the stunning mountain view trail from Grütschalp to Mürren or the North Face Trail from Almendhubel to Mürren.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A very pretty nice sized resort in a beautiful location with lots of walking trails in the area, and close to mountain attractions.

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