9 Things to Do in Wengen 2025

9 Highlights in Wengen

• Wengen hosts the annual Lauberhorn race (spectacular ski race with up to 160 km/h)
• Wengen lies at 1274 m above sea level and 400 m above the Lauterbrunnen Valley
• Wengen is completely car-free
• The local mountain of Wengen is the Männlichen (2342 m above sea level) with the best view of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau
• 500 km of hiking trails offer beautiful views of the Jungfrau region
• 16 mountain railroads and chairlifts bring visitors to the mountains
• The Wengernalpbahn offers a magnificent view of the Lauterbrunnen Valley
• The Wengen-Männlichen aerial cableway has a summer viewing platform in the fresh air
• 102 km of mostly easy to intermediate ski slopes are offered by the Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen - Grindelwald/Wengen ski area

Excursion Destinations from Wengen

You can reach Wengen from Lauterbrunnen by cog railway. Another cog railway goes from Wengen to Allmend. The cable car takes visitors up to the Männlichen. This way, you are well connected in all directions from Wengen.

Männlichen

You can reach the Männlichen via the Wengen Männlichen cable car. In addition to the fantastic view of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, the summit offers many recreational options. In the summer, it invites you to hike. Popular trails include high-altitude hikes to Alpiglen or to Kleine Scheidegg.

Families will enjoy the Royal Walk along the themed path Liselotte. There's a playground for children and a hiking trail with 13 play stations awaiting little adventurers. In winter, there are excellent winter sports opportunities for skiers and snowboarders.

Jungfraujoch

The Jungfraujoch is part of the UNESCO World Heritage region Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn. At an elevation of 3,454 meters, it houses the highest train station in Europe.

The eternal snow provides opportunities for winter hikes even in midsummer on the plateau. The Sphinx Observation Building offers fantastic views at an altitude of 3,571 meters. Among the attractions is the Ice Palace, a 1,000 square meter ice labyrinth.

Winter sports enthusiasts can shorten the wait for the next season in the ski and snowboard park. On the Glacier Trek, you can take glacier hikes or join one of the guided glacier tours or high-altitude ski tours offered.

Kleine Scheidegg

The Kleine Scheidegg is located at 2,070 m above sea level and can be easily reached from Wengen via the Wengernalp Bahn. From here, there are beautiful hiking paths to Jungfraujoch. In summer, the pass is a paradise with many hiking routes. In winter, the ski lifts take winter sports enthusiasts to the slopes. The Jungfrau Railway also stops here, in addition to the Wengernalp Bahn. In September, Kleine Scheidegg is the destination for the Jungfrau Marathon.

Lauterbrunnen Valley

A worthwhile trip is to Lauterbrunnen Valley, which delights with 72 waterfalls. Among them are the Trümmelbach Falls, 10 glacial waterfalls inside a mountain. Access is provided via a tunnel lift. The waterfalls are illuminated. The fact that they are accessible despite being located inside a mountain is unique in Europe.

Swiss Activities Tips Wengen

We have found some tips for you in Wengen that we would like to share with you.

children prices

Children up to the age of eleven are allowed to stay for free in their parents' room at the Hotel Silberhorn in Wengen.

Distance Lauberhorn Race

Friends of the Lauberhorn race have the opportunity to run exactly this route in the opposite direction to the top, although the type of equipment is not prescribed. Spikes, running shoes, skis, everything is allowed. Whoever takes less than 3 hours becomes a star.

Eiger Run

The Eiger Run toboggan run is a special experience. The Eiger north face is also very impressive when seen from below. You can shorten the 13 km route as you wish and return at any time with the Wengernalpbahn.

Activities in and around Wengen

The vacation village above the Lauterbrunnen valley is an ideal destination for the whole family all year round. In winter it invites not only skiers but also winter hikers. In summer, 500 kilometers of hiking trails and 15 mountain railroads are waiting for you to discover the mountain world.

Already the arrival is an experience. From Lauterbrunnen the Wengernalpbahn goes up to Wengen. The rack railroad was opened in 1893 and continues over Kleine Scheidegg to Grindelwald.

The family-friendly vacation village has a good 1400 inhabitants. There are 4700 beds in 22 hotels. In addition, there are 500 vacation apartments. The terraces of the gastronomic establishments invite you to sunbathe. The high plateau at the foot of the Jungfrau is one of the sunniest places in Switzerland, especially in winter.

Summer activities:

• Hiking
• Bike and Gemel riding
• paragliding

Winter activities:

• Ski and snowboard, ski touring
• tobogganing
• cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and winter hiking

Hiking from Wengen and Männlichen

In summer, the charming resort village of Wengen is perfect for hiking. At Männlichen, you can enjoy exhilarating rides on the Summer Gemel or take the informative Royal Walk. The Wengen Männlichen cable car takes you comfortably to the mountain, where you'll have a fantastic view of the towering peaks.

Panorama Trail

The Panorama Trail leads to Kleine Scheidegg. It's especially loved by hikers who enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery. The trail passes steeply rising cliffs, along the Tschuggen to Honegg and Rotstöcki. The route descends gently, making it ideal for leisurely hikers. You'll need about 1.5 hours to cover the 4.5 km. From Kleine Scheidegg, you can take the cog train back to Wengen.

Romantic Trail

The Romantic Trail stretches for 7.2 km to Alpiglen. You'll hike through an almost untouched alpine landscape. In the meadows and pastures, alpine flowers like anemones, gentians, and alpine roses bloom. The trail takes you through the Devil’s Gorge, passing the Arvengarten all the way to Alpiglen. If you find the way down too easy, simply turn around and tackle the 600 meters of elevation gain instead.

Chamois Trail Männlichen - Wengen

You don't always have to take the cable car. A lovely hiking path leads down to the village, which hosts the Lauberhorn race in January, starting from Männlichen. The five kilometers become quite the workout if you tackle the uphill route, overcoming nearly 950 meters of elevation. But the Chamois Trail is also rewarding when going downhill.

The trail has its name for a reason: Chamois can often be spotted in groups along the slopes, and if you're lucky, you can observe them with binoculars. From the Männlichen mountain restaurant, the trail initially heads to Parwengi.

If you prefer a gentler route, take the easier option via Steinenwald and Chilchenstein from here. For a rougher experience, follow the path through Äusseren Allmend to Wengen, leading to the sunny plateau above the Lauterbrunnen Valley.

Eiger Trail

If you want to push your limits, the Eiger Trail, a moderately difficult mountain hiking path, might be the right challenge for you. You'll need crampons, a rope, and carabiners for this trek. The trail begins at the Eigergletscher station. On this mountain path, you'll have direct views of the Lauberhorn, Kleine Scheidegg, and Grindelwald.

You’ll experience the impressive and nearly mystical Eiger north face right at your feet. To spot a climbing party high above, it’s worth bringing binoculars. The trail takes you past roaring streams and waterfalls, and through steep alpine meadows. The path leads to the Alpiglen train station.

• 8.4 km length
• 3:30 hours
• 780 m ascent
• 334 m descent
• 2346 m above sea level highest point

Bike or Gemel ride from Wengen

Cyclists will find a fantastic backdrop in addition to the sporting challenges. The Wengernalpbahn also takes the bike. A particularly beautiful bike tour runs through the Lauterbrunnen Valley.

Lauterbrunnen Valley

The tour starts in Lauterbrunnen and goes to Stechelberg along the waterfalls. As soon as you are on the forest road, the gradient increases slightly. You ride along the Weisse Lütschine to Trachsellauenen. The path goes back the same way.

• 19.5 km
• 2:30 hours
• 430 meters of altitude

Summer Gemel at Männlichen

With a Summer Gemel (also known as Mountaincart) you can drive down the slope between the top station Männlichen and the middle station Holenstein in summer. The route for the Summer Gemel starts at an altitude of 2,225 meters and leads down about 600 meters over a length of 6 kilometers.

Tickets are available at the mountain railroad stores in Wengen, Grindelwald or directly at the Männlichen mountain station. The Gemel sled is issued in the Pit Shop at the top station and must be returned in person at the Holenstein middle station

Paragliding in Wengen

A paragliding flight over the high plateau and the Lauterbrunnen Valley is a special experience. Tandem flights are offered by experienced pilots

Some take-off points in the Wengen area:

• Männlichen: from Wengen with the gondola up to Männlichen, 20min walk towards the summit
• Klein Tschuggen: from Männlichen on foot in the direction of Tschuggen - Lauberhorn. Start from a medium steep meadow.
• Lauberhorn**: from Wengen with the Wengernalpbahn to Kleine Scheidegg, there 40 min walk to the Lauberhorn summit. Start from steep and rocky terrain 20-50m below the summit
• Gruetschalp: by funicular to Lauterbrunnen, from there by cable car to Gruetschalp. On foot 150m up to the forest clearing.
• Lauberhornschulter: with the Wengernalpbahn from Wengen to Kleine Scheidegg. On foot (in winter Lauberhorn lift) via the hiking trail to the Wixilift mountain station (start Lauberhorn downhill run) Starts directly behind the Lauberhorn downhill run
• Wengernalp: Take the Wengernalpbahn in the direction of kleine Scheidegg to Wengernalp and from there walk to the starting point.

Other summer activities

If you travel to the alpine village in summer, you don't even have to miss out on the legendary Lauberhorn race altogether. A mini-golf course, the Lauberhorn Crazy Golf, offers 18 holes of interesting activities related to the World Cup ski spectacle.

Small Ski Area Kleine Scheidegg/​Männlichen–Grindelwald/​Wengen

Wengen is well-known as a ski resort primarily because of the Lauberhorn race. The family-friendly Kleine Scheidegg/​Männlichen–Grindelwald/​Wengen ski area offers 102 km of pistes. The total capacity of the 8 lifts, 10 chairlifts, and 6 cable cars is 31,351 people per hour.

Small Ski Area Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen-Grindelwald/Wengen|Pistes (km)|Altitude (m a.s.l.)|Number of Lifts/Cable Cars| |:--------:|:--------:|:--------:| |102|944-2320|24|

Pistes (km)	Easy (km)	Medium (km)	Difficult (km)
102	33	56	13

Skiing and Snowboarding, Ski Touring

The ski area features an advanced snow-making system. In Wengen, two ski schools offer courses to teach you how to ski safely or show you new techniques.

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Tobogganing in Wengen - Eiger Run and Fox Run

The toboggan runs are fun for the whole family. For example, there are great toboggan runs at Männlichen.

These include the following hiking trails:

• 60 Männlichen Summit
• 61 Easy Männlichen Holenstein

Eiger Run

A popular route is the 13 km stretch between Eigergletscher and Grindelwald Grund. It follows the line of the Eiger Express and Wengernalpbahn cable cars. You can reach the start with the Eiger Express, which also carries toboggans whenever the Eiger Run is open for tobogganing. But you can also start at any of the following stations. The Wengernalpbahn also transports toboggans and sleds.

Toboggan Route Eiger Run|Section|Start|End| |:--------:|:--------:|:--------:| |1|Eigergletscher|Kleine Scheidegg| |2|Kleine Scheidegg|Alpiglen| |3|Alpiglen|Brandegg| |4|Brandegg|Grindelwald Grund|

A special event known as night tobogganing takes place on the Eiger Run from Thursday to Saturday.

Fox Run

The Fox Run runs right next to the Lauberhorn descent. It's a 4.5 km challenging toboggan run, meticulously groomed.

Snowshoe Hiking and Winter Hiking

One of the oldest forms of movement is snowshoe hiking. You can experience this unique adventure on a guided hike. Winter hikers will find a network of trails that spans approximately 50 kilometers.

Events in Wengen

The most important event in Wengen is the annual International Lauberhorn Race. It is part of the World Cup and takes place over three days in mid-January between Kleine Scheidegg and Wengen.

Lauberhorn Race Wengen

The Lauberhorn Race is a ski race and is organized by the International Ski Federation FIS.

Contents of the Lauberhorn Race:

• one downhill (Saturday)
• one slalom (Sunday)
• one combination (Friday)

The Lauberhorn race has been held in Wengen since 1930. Legendary is especially the downhill. With a length of about 4.5 km, it is the longest of all downhill runs. The skiing time is about 2:30 hours. The skiers reach a maximum speed of around 160 km/h here.

Torchlight run

Torchlight runs are held in February. They start with the ride up to Wengernalp around 5:30 pm. From there you ski or snowboard down with torchlight. Torchlighters are accompanied by ski instructors from the Wengen Ski School. The way leads via Langentrejen and Allmend back to Wengen. You will be back in Wengen around 7:30 pm.

Lauberhorn Run

At the beginning of April, the Lauberhorn race is held in a completely different way. On the 4.5 km, the 1028 meters of altitude are conquered from the bottom to the top. The aim of the Lauberhorn Run is to conquer this distance in less than three hours.

Hotels in Wengen

Wengen is a small mountain village with 1300 inhabitants without connection to the road network. Nevertheless, about 5000 people stay here in summer and about 10000 in winter.

Therefore there are quite a few hotels in the village. There are at least 21 hotels, three mountain hotels and three vacation apartment organizations in the village.

Hotel Alpenruhe Wengen

The Hotel Alpenruhe Wengen is a three-star hotel. 24 rooms accommodate 45 guests and all have balconies. The hotel is only an eight-minute walk from Wengen train station.

Hotel Silberhorn

The four-star Hotel Silberhorn is located in the middle of the village of Wengen. Single, double, triple and quadruple rooms are offered here, as well as a family apartment. There is a spa and fitness center in the hotel. In addition to the dining room, there is also a restaurant and bar. Children up to 11 years old may stay free of charge in their parents' room. Bathrobes and slippers are provided.

Restaurants in Wengen

After an active day at the foot of the four-thousand-meter peaks, various wellness centers provide soothing relaxation. Your hunger will be satisfied in one of the many inns, restaurants and mountain houses.

The nightlife in Wengen is colorful and varied. In the middle of the village you will find the Rocks Bar, a pub with lots of live music and good Guinness. A few steps away, in the Hasenstall, party friends celebrate to great music exuberantly until the next morning. Bar girls, cool drinks and lots of flirty people make the Hasenstall Wengen's most popular music club.

Mountain Railways in Wengen

In Wengen, there are three mountain railways that operate both in summer and winter:|Name|Type|Valley Station|Mountain Station|Elevation (m above sea level) from to|Length of Track (m)| |----------|------|--------|--------|:--------:|:--------:| |Luftseilbahn Wengen–Männlichen LWM|Cable Car|Wengen|Männlichen|1280 to 2220|2647| |Wengernalp Bahn|Cogwheel Railway|Lauterbrunnen|Wengen|794 to 1272|5794| |Wengernalp Bahn|Cogwheel Railway|Wengen|Allmend|1271 to 1500|2926|

Getting to Wengen

Wengen is easily accessible from all major cities in Switzerland. If you're driving, you can take the route via Bern or Lucerne to Interlaken. Coming from the south, you can get there via the Grimsel Pass (only in summer) or the Simplon Pass and the Lötschberg car train to Interlaken. From there, you'll follow the Gsteigstrasse, Obereigasse, Grenchenstrasse, and Schmiedmatte routes to Lauterbrunnen. The way is well signposted. Since Wengen is car-free, you'll need to leave your car in Lauterbrunnen. The parking spots near the train station are quite suitable for this purpose.

Public Transportation

You can also reach Interlaken East by train from Bern or Lucerne. There, you'll switch to the Bernese Oberland Railway and take it to Lauterbrunnen. The trains from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen run every half hour during the day.