Located on a sunny plateau at 1,274 m altitude at the heart of the Bernese Alps, Wengen offers an exceptional panorama with views of the Jungfrau massif and the narrow Lauterbrunnen valley.

For hundreds of years before Alpine tourism developed in the region, Wengen was a small farming community that was only reachable on foot.

In the course of the 19th century, the Jungfrau region was discovered by travelers, mainly British, but tourism only began to flourish when the rack railway Wengernalp opened in 1893, connecting Wengen to Lauterbrunnen.

Shortly after that, in 1896, construction on the Jungfrau Railway began. This initiative by the Zürich-based entrepreneur Adolf Guyer-Zeller led to the opening of the highest railway station in Europe, located on the Jungfraujoch, 3,454 meter above sea-level. Even today, visitors are still overwhelmed by the magnificent view of the Aletsch Glacier.

Over the years, Wengen has staged many ski races and curling competitions, but the most notable event takes place in mid-January when Wengen hosts the Lauberhorn World Cup alpine ski races. Set in front of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, tens of thousands of spectators watch the best skiers race down the world’s longest downhill course.

We recommend that you give yourself plenty of time to unwind. Take in the beauty of the Alps as you relax on a mountain bench. Connect with the slow pace of life that nature has been imposing on the local farming community for centuries. Enjoy the many wonderful things that this Alpine culture has to offer, such as local cheese making, the sound of traditional music echoing through the mountains, or the colourful cattle parade at the end of the grazing season.

In summer, more than 500 km of hiking trails with panoramic views await you. These include the famous “Via Alpina”, one of the most extensive long-distance hiking trails in the world at 2,500 km.

For daredevils: rafting, canyoning, paragliding and bungee jumping are just some of the options.

Or how about an excursion to the Jungfraujoch, Schilthorn, or Trümmelbach Falls?

For more information, please visit the following websites:

www.wengen.swiss
www.jungfrauregion.ch
www.myswitzerland.com

The Männlichen-Kleine Scheidegg ski region has been a popular destination for many generations. 110 km of superbly prepared slopes and 30 km of toboggan runs against the stunning backdrop of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau make for unforgettable days of skiing, snowboarding or tobogganing.

Modern transport facilities and a sophisticated snow-making system provide the basis for carefree skiing at different altitudes.

We collaborate closely with Central Sport, right next to the Männlichen cable car station at the bottom of the ski slope for all ski-related services and storage of your favorite equipment.

The event calendar, which is continuously updated by Wengen Tourism, can be found here:
Event calender – Wengen Tourism

Jungfrau Travel Pass
The Jungfrau Travel Pass offers you unlimited travel on most mountain railroads and trains in the Jungfrau Region such as Männlichen, First, Kleine Scheidegg, Harder Kulm and Schynige Platte. Depending on the period of validity, BLS boat trips on lakes Thun and Brienz are also included.
www.jungfrau.ch

Swiss Travel Pass
The Swiss Travel Pass offers you unlimited travel on all trains, buses and boats on the SBB network. Reduced prices for mountain railroads.
www.swissasap.com

Regional Pass Bernese Oberland
The Bernese Oberland Pass offers you unlimited travel on most mountain railways and trains in the Bernese Oberland.
www.berneseoberlandpass.ch

Which ticket is best for you depends on your travel plans. If you only want to explore the Jungfrau region, the Jungfrau Travel Pass is a good option. If you want to explore other parts of Switzerland, too, the Swiss Travel Pass is the better option.

Tip: we recommend booking your tickets online in advance to get the best rates.