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No roads lead to Wengen so there's no traffic except for the silent little electric trolleys that carry goods around. It is reached by mountain railway which winds its way up in around 14 minutes from Lauterbrunnen in the valley below and is a charming and unspoilt village lying on a sunny plateau with spectacular views to the high Alps. Its wooden chalets and relaxed atmosphere, together with the backcloth of the Eiger and Jungfrau Mountains, makes it everyone's idea of the perfect winter resort. Although an unspoilt village it's nevertheless a lively place with a choice of long established hotels, cosy stüblis and lively bars. The exciting Lauberhorn race (Men's World Cup) is held here every year (11-13 January in 2007).

Resort Facilities

Ski & Boot Hire You will be well looked after by Viktor Gertsch and his friendly staff. Never worry about coming back to change your boots or skis if they don’t suit you. All equipment is of the highest quality and maintained to the highest standards (all skis are now VIP skis). Ski clothes can also be hired.

Lift passes Bookable in advance and no photo necessary. Nowadays the lift pass is a smart card that stays in your pocket.

Kindergarten For children aged 2 to 7. Sunday to Friday from 08.30 to 17.00. Half day is 56sfrs (4 hours) Full day (8 hours) 104sfrs. Lunch if required is 8sfrs. Kindergarten is best booked in advance. The ski school also accepts children from 4 years.

Snowboarding Ample opportunities all over the area. There's a half pipe at Männlichen and 'Snowboard Valley' at Kleine Scheidegg as well as some good jumps at Wixi and Grund. There is also a new fun-park and snow bar at the Bumps lift on Wengernalp.

Toboggan Toboggan route down from Wengernalp back to the village and toboggans can be hired from our recommended sports shop.

Ice rinks Natural and artificial open-air and covered rinks in the centre of the village for skating and curling.

Walking Network of 62 miles of prepared paths kept open all winter. Take the train up to Wengeneralp and after a hot chocolate and a delicious Swiss pastry have a wonderful walk back to Wengen. Special escorted ‘walking weeks’ for non skiers, call us for details and information sheet.

Snow Cannons There are snow cannons at Männlichen and Kleine Scheidegg and also on the lower slopes if at any time the pistes need brightening up.

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Aprés Ski

Unsophisticated and relaxed, the choice ranges from lively discos where you can dance the night away to cosy stüblis where you can just relax with a gluhwein. You are certain to find somewhere that is perfectly suited to your taste and style. The Pickel Bar, Tanne Bar and Crystal are popular venues in the heart of the village with a lively atmosphere, especially as skiers wind their way home from the ski slopes. The Silberhorn and Arvenstube have a more relaxed atmosphere.  As Wengen is compact and traffic free many people enjoy a walk round the village after dinner and you can call in to the ‘piano bar’ at the Beausite Park hotel or relax in the beautiful rustic stübli of the Schönegg. There’s a bowling alley with a bar at Sinnas and some pool tables at another venue. Most weeks there’s either an ice hockey match or floodlit ski jumping. Wengen’s relaxed apres ski life is perfect partner to the more energetic pleasures of the ski slopes.