Wengen, located at an altitude of 1274 m, is one of the most famous ski resorts in Switzerland. It is here each January that the famous stages of the World Cup in slalom and downhill skiing on Mount Lauberhorn are held. Wengen is famous for its clean mountain air, and it is not surprising - there is no traffic in the city except the Jungfrau railway line passing through a 7 km long tunnel laid in three mountains and built in 1912
On the main street of Wengen there is a tourist office , where tourists can get more information about excursions and attractions
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How to get to Wengen
By plane to the airports - Berne (70 km), Zurich, Basel (170 km) and by rail to Interlaken, by train to Lauterbrunnen and further to the train to Wengernalpbahn (WAB).
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Hotels in Wengen
You can stop in Wengen both in hotels of various classes, and in residences, hostels or in private apartments. In the four-star Hotel Regina, the room rate starts at 130 CHF per night (780 CHF per week). Here you will find restaurants, bars, a beauty salon, a lot of shops.
In the "treshke" Alpenrose the prices start from 140 CHF, the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. In the interiors of the hotel the traditional Swiss style is combined with modern conveniences. Of course, there is a restaurant, bars and two small cozy chalets.
In the family hotel Baer, located on a slope, the prices are even lower - from 90 CHF. At the Bernerhof residence the cost of the single is 90 CHF, but for an additional 15 CHF, you can count on a second bed in the room. The hotel has a traditional restaurant and a pizzeria
The tourist office of the city can independently reserve an apartment or a chalet for local residents. The prices are different, it all depends on the size of your company and your requests.
Restaurants and shops
In addition to the fact that there is a restaurant (or even two) in every hotel in Wengen, you can have lunch and relax in the city itself. You should definitely try the cheese fondue in the Allmend restaurant, and also have a cup of real Swiss coffee in the cafe "Maria". There are also 6 discobars, cinemas, a concert hall and night clubs in Wengen.
Wengen's shops will provide you with everything you need for rest and skiing (5 sports shops), as well as a huge selection of local souvenirs and gifts.
- Before the fall, skiing on blue, red or black tracks
- To see the World Cup slalom and downhill competitions
- To try the delicious cheese fondue at the Allmend restaurant
- Take a trip on an excursion to the cave "Ice Palace" in Jungfraujoch.
Slopes of Wengen
You can practice winter sports in Wengen between December and April. The total length of the routes around Wengen is 110 km (8 of them are blue, 17 are red and 5 are black). The height difference is 1100 m.
Ski Pass
The cost of ski passes will be from 62 CHF - adult (31 CHF child) per day, from 255 CHF adult (128 CHF child) - for 5 days. Ski rent will cost 30 CHF per day. Lessons with an instructor - 70 CHF per one lesson (320 CHF - full day)
Entertainment, excursions and sights of Wengen
At your service there is a ski school, curling, ice rink, toboggan, many hiking trails . Also you can visit the sauna, swimming pool, gym and sauna.
Be sure to go on an excursion to Jungfraujoch, near which is the famous Ice Palace - a cave carved from ice. In the Ice Palace, a lot of beautiful, amazing imagination of ice sculptures. Get to the cave is through the underground passage.
In the summer in Wengen, too, there is something to do. For tourists laid on the slopes of the mountains and in the valley a lot of hiking and cycling routes. You can climb to the mountains under the guidance of experienced guides from the Wenen Mountaineering Center, ride horseback or in a carriage.
There are 5 tennis courts, mini golf, playgrounds and an outdoor pool. Folklore shows and barbecue parties are held regularly in the evenings. In early September, an international Jungfrau marathon passes through Wengen.
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