Holiday in Wengen
City in Switzerland — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇨🇭
Country
Switzerland
Type
City
Best time to travel
June to October (hiking), January (Lauberhorn), December to April (skiing), year-round (Jungfraujoch)
Budget/day
150-250 CHF: mountain hotel, Jungfraujoch, train rides, restaurant
Getting there from Germany
Train from Interlaken Ost (cogwheel train, 25 min) | Car to Lauterbrunnen + train | Bern 70 km
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What makes Wengen special as a destination?
Wengen is a car-free mountain village on a sun terrace above the Lauterbrunnen Valley and part of the legendary Jungfrau region. The Lauberhorn races — the most traditional downhill race in the Ski World Cup — take place here every January. The view of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau is breathtaking, and the cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch — the highest railway station in Europe — starts just above Wengen. The car-free village preserves alpine charm from another time.
What are the top highlights in Wengen?
The top highlights in Wengen include Lauberhornrennen, Jungfraujoch, View of Eiger North Face, Männlichen-Bahn.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Lauberhornrennen
Most traditional downhill race in the Ski World Cup — 4.5 km long course with speeds up to 160 km/h.
Jungfraujoch
By cogwheel train to the highest railway station in Europe (3,454 m) — Ice Palace, Sphinx viewing platform, and eternal ice.
View of Eiger North Face
Direct view of the infamous Eiger North Face from Wengen — one of the most dramatic mountain walls in the world.
Männlichen-Bahn
Gondola to Männlichen with Royal Walk — 360-degree panorama of the Bernese Alps.
Hotels in Wengen
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Reise-SIM für Wengen
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Wengen?
The best time to visit Wengen is June to October (hiking), January (Lauberhorn), December to April (skiing), year-round (Jungfraujoch). Alpine sunny, 15-22°C, clear mountain air at 1,274 m In winter: Cold, -8 to 2°C, snow reliable and sunny
Recommended travel time
June to October (hiking), January (Lauberhorn), December to April (skiing), year-round (Jungfraujoch)
Summer
Alpine sunny, 15-22°C, clear mountain air at 1,274 m
Winter
Cold, -8 to 2°C, snow reliable and sunny
How much does a holiday in Wengen cost?
Budget travellers: 80-120 CHF: Chalet, hiking free, Jungfraujoch from 220 CHF/day, mid-range: 150-250 CHF: mountain hotel, Jungfraujoch, train rides, restaurant/day, luxury: 400+ CHF: Grand Hotel, helicopter flight, gourmet menu/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
80-120 CHF: Chalet, hiking free, Jungfraujoch from 220 CHF
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
150-250 CHF: mountain hotel, Jungfraujoch, train rides, restaurant
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
400+ CHF: Grand Hotel, helicopter flight, gourmet menu
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Wengen?
Train from Interlaken Ost (cogwheel train, 25 min) | Car to Lauterbrunnen + train | Bern 70 km
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there for Wengen?
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Definitely visit Jungfraujoch — the highest railway station in Europe is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Come in January for the Lauberhorn races — the atmosphere at the finish line is electrifying.
Take the Männlichen Royal Walk — a 15-minute panoramic path with the best view of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.
Wengen is car-free — everything is accessible on foot or by cogwheel train, which adds to its charm.
What should you eat in Wengen?
Typical specialities in Wengen: Berner Rösti — golden-brown fried potato pancakes, the Swiss national dish, Raclette — melted cheese with potatoes and gherkins, perfect after skiing, Meringue with Gruyere cream — crispy meringue with fresh cream, a dessert from the Bernese Oberland, Fondue moitie-moitie — melted Gruyere and Vacherin in a caquelon.
These specialties you must try!
