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Wengen ski resort

Snow Range

1034-2970m

a winter wonderland for skiers and non-skiers alike

Set amidst the spectacular scenery, Wengen is steeped in skiing history and was one of the first places to welcome the first English skiers. The pretty virtually traffic-free Wengen is accessed by a quaint mountain railway and has a unique village atmosphere with its chalet styled shops, bars, and restaurants. Wengen and the neighbouring resort of Grindelwald offer over 158kms of well marked pistes that cater for a range of abilities, the area is especially suited for intermediate skiers. For a surcharge on the lift pass, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Jungfraujoch the land of eternal snow, and the highest train station in Europe is a popular excursion.

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The experience

Wengen Après Ski

A good variety to suit all tastes from quiet and informal cafés to lively bars. Recommended is Sina's Bar with live music, Tanne, the Crystal bar or Rocks bar.

Activities

· Sports centre with pool · Curling · Ice skating · Bowling · Snowshoeing · Paragliding · Guided walks · Tobogganing (50 kms)

Eating out in Wengen

Wengen has a variety of restaurants to choose from. Pizzas from approx. SFr18 · Fondue from approx. SFr25 · Try the Da Sina or the Lauberhorn Treff .

Other amenities

· Flood-lit ski and snowboard exhibitions · Cinema · Shopping · Train to the Jungfraujoch at 3454m · Piz Gloria revolving restaurant on the Schilthorn above Mürren · English church

Family choice

Wengen offers good facilities to look after and care for children during the day. In Wengen, the Playhouse is an English speaking kindergarten taking children from 18 months - 7 years and is held at the Sport Pavilion. Its hours are 0900-1700 from Sundays to Fridays, children can be dropped off at anytime. It costs approx. 15 SFr for 1 hour and lunch costs 10 SFr and is taken at the Sunstar Hotel (To be booked locally, and price may vary).

Resort features
  • Crystal Ski Escort
  • Fast Pass
Transfer time

Geneva: 3hr 15mins, there is a coach to Lauterbrunnen and then a train.
Zurich 3 hrs. All transfers are by Swiss Rail.

The slopes

Beginners

(Crystal rating 3)

There are nursery slopes in Wengen and there is an excellent English speaking Swiss ski school. Once those basic skills have been honed, beginners can move onto the Klien Scheidegg.

Intermediates

(Crystal rating 4)

The full area Jungfrau Top Ski Region ski pass covers 213kms of pistes, providing almost unlimited scope for intermediates on a range of relaxing runs or more testing routes down the Kleine Scheidegg mountain. Highlights include the 8km run from Oberjoch down to Grindelwald and the powder slopes from the Eigergletscher to Wengernalp.

Advanced

(Crystal rating 3)

Experts can try the famous Lauberhorn World Cup downhill piste, or the fearsome Black Rock run which starts at the base of the Eiger. If you can cope with any more then there is the famous black, almost vertical 'Kanonenrohr' in Mürren.

Snowboarding

(Crystal rating 3)

There are two half-pipes in the region, a jumpers corner in Wengen, a terrrain park at Schreckfeld and excellent runs for beginners.

Slope facts
  • Total kms of piste

    213kms

    Piste Type No. of Runs
    Easy 24
    Intermediate 36
    Difficult 15

  • Number of lifts

    44 (2 funiculars, 4 cable cars, 2 gondolas, 4 mountain railways, 16 chairlifts, 16 drag lifts)

  • Direction of slopes

    N, E, S, W

  • Longest run

    15kms (Schilthorn-Lauterbrunnen)

  • Mountain restaurants

    21

  • Cross-country trails

    30kms

  • Snow Range

    1034-2970m

  • Village Height:

    Wengen: 1,274m (4,180ft)

  • Highest Ski Lift

    2,971m (9,748ft) - Schilt

Lift passes and tuition

Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.

Lift Pass

6 Day Adult Senior Child Youth
Local £181 £163 £90 £145
Area £201 £181 £100 £161

Child 6-15yrs. Youth 16-19yrs, Senior 62yrs +
Lift pass coverage: Local pass covers all lifts in Wengen and Grindelwald. Area covers Mürren and 50% reduction to the Junfraujoch. Walker's passes are available. Chf 5 deposit required for electronic passes.
Photo required for lift pass? for 10 + days

Ski/Board Tuition

Wengen Adult Child
Ski (6 x 3 hrs am) £187 £187
Board (6 x 3 hrs am) £187 £187

Usual hours of instruction:
Sun-Fri 0900-1200 (beginners 1000-1300) (Closed 1st Jan and during Lauberhorn race 15-17 Jan 2010).
Children: From 4-12 years, same hours as adults.

Please note: Group tuition & First Time not available in Wengen before 19/12.

First Time Skiing / Boarding

Wengen Adult Child*
First Time ski £527 £351
First Time board £527 £385

*Child ski 6-12 yrs incl. Board 8-12yrs
Includes: 6 days equipment hire, 6 days tuition and 6 days local lift pass.

Ski/board equipment

Ski/Board Equipment

6 Days (Wengen) Adult Child Youth
Skis £107 £31 £53
Superior skis £146 - -
Boots £63 £24 £31
Superior boots £74 - -
Snowboard £107 £53 £74
Snowboard boots £63 £31 £44
Helmet £23 £14 £14

Child: 4-7yrs Youth 8-11yrs.

 

† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.

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