Jungfrau - Top of Europe

Wengen

The Jungfrau in the background, flanked by the immense panorama of the Bernese Alps, at the foot of the spectacular Lauterbrunnen valley: Wengen offers a pure mountain experience. In the car-free Lauberhorn village, which is only accessible by the Wengernalp Railway, relaxation is guaranteed, whether hiking or taking in the sun on the terraces of hotels and restaurants.

Highlights

  • Männlichen – Wengen hike
    Männlichen – Wengen hike

    Männlichen – Wengen hike

    Downhill hike with a view - the trail from Männlichen to Wengen offers wide panoramas, easy paths and follows the legendary Lauberhorn piste.

  • Along the downhill course – Lauberhorn Trail
    Along the downhill course – Lauberhorn Trail

    Along the downhill course – Lauberhorn Trail

    Only those who have walked the longest downhill course in alpine ski racing on foot know how much courage it takes to race down it on skis.

    • 2316–1098 m
    • Time required ~ 3 h 25 min

Getting to Wengen

By rail
Via Bern or Lucerne to Interlaken-Ost. Change to the Bernese Oberland Railway to Lauterbrunnen. Change to the Wengernalp Railway to Wengen.

By car (Wengen is car-free)
Via Bern or Lucerne to Interlaken. Or from the south via the Grimsel Pass (summer only) or the Simplon Pass and the Lötschberg car-transport train to Interlaken. Then follow the signs to Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen. Parking is available in the car park at the railway station. With the Wengernalp Railway to Wengen. Wengen is car-free.

Stories from Wengen

Your adventure begins here
Canyon Swing Adventure

Your adventure begins here

Whether it's adrenaline, nature or culture – the Jungfrau Region offers far more than just mountains and skiing. Real adventures, exciting destinations and unforgettable experiences await you here – for every taste:

  • Paragliding over the Lauterbrunnen Valley, Interlaken or Grindelwald
  • Canyoning & jetboating for adrenaline junkies
  • Beatus Caves – discover a mysterious underground world
  • Helicopter skydive & parachuting – freefall above the alpine scenery
  • 35Train arrivals / daytime from Lauterbrunnen
  • 4'700Tourist beds
  • 161,9Maximum speed Lauberhorn descent (km/h)
  • 113Construction time of the Wengen–Männlichen aerial cableway (days)

The Jungfrau Region

  • Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
    Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
    from CHF 129.60

    Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

    From Grindelwald Terminal to the Jungfraujoch in just 45 minutes! Take the new Eiger Express tricable car from Grindelwald Terminal to the Eigergletscher and from there continue to Europe's highest railway station on the Jungfrau Railway.

  • Kleine Scheidegg - Top of Hiking
    Kleine Scheidegg - Top of Hiking

    Kleine Scheidegg - Top of Hiking

    Kleine Scheidegg is nestled between the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau and offers a unique panorama of the imposing mountain world. This traditional mountain pass invites you to linger, hike and enjoy – right in the heart of the Bernese Oberland.

  • Grindelwald-First
    Grindelwald-First

    Grindelwald-First

    Cable car experience with First Cliff Walk by Tissot, First Flyer, First Glider and Mountain Cart.