Wengen at a glance
- Ideal for
- Skiing the Lauberhorn downhill, open to all
- Car-free holiday: you arrive by train
- Skiing the Grindelwald side too, same ski area
- Less suitable if
- Tight budgets: CHF 79 to 83 a day
- If you want your car outside the hotel
- For high altitude: summit at 2,230 m, no glacier
Weather, snow and webcams in Wengen
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Wengen
Wengernalp / Kl. Scheidegg
Isolated hotels in the middle of the runs, served by train
See accommodation →Recommended hotels for your budget
Comfort
Upscale
What to do in Wengen besides skiing
Wengen piste map and ski area
Beginners: children’s snow garden at the Männlichen summit, Lily Slopes at Kleine Scheidegg
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial.
Wengen lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Jungfrau Ski Region · 1 day | CHF 79 | CHF 38 |
| 1 day · high season | CHF 83 | CHF 38 |
| Jungfrau Ski Region · 6 days | CHF 404 | CHF 183 |
| 6 days · high season | CHF 424 | CHF 183 |
2026-2027 prices · In CHF · child aged 6–15 · high season 19 Dec→3 Jan, 30 Jan→28 Feb and weekends (1 day) · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Wengen
Book your skis before you go
- 1 Skiset shop in Wengen, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset and Snowrental: one shop, Skiset Wengen · Alpia, Molitor and Central Sport in the village
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Children’s group lesson, 1 morning | CHF 82 |
| Children’s group lesson, 6 mornings | CHF 390 |
| Private lesson, 3h in the morning | CHF 276 |
| Private lesson, 5h | CHF 420 |
Group lessons in the morning, from 4 registered; children’s snow garden at the Männlichen summit. · Group lessons start on Sunday or Monday: arrive the day before.
When to ski in Wengen
Best time: January to March
Getting to Wengen
On site
Wengiboden 1349B, 3823 Wengen
Where to eat and unwind in Wengen
Wäsch-Bar on the Wengen run, then in the village the Hasenstall, the Anonyme bar and the Rocks Bar
Restaurants in the resort
Mountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
Spa and fitness of the Victoria Lauberhorn, 1,000 m² in total
Entry from CHF 36Jacuzzis, saunas, view of the Jungfrau; ages 18 and over
Entry from CHF 50Day pass for non-residents, until 4pm
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Frequently asked questions
When does Wengen open?
The Wengen-Kleine Scheidegg-Eigergletscher sector opens on 21 November 2026 and closes on 25 April 2027, subject to snow conditions. The Männlichen, on the Grindelwald side, is open from 12 December to 4 April.
How much is a lift pass in Wengen?
You buy the Jungfrau Ski Region pass: CHF 79 a day for an adult (CHF 83 in high season and at weekends), CHF 404 for 6 days (CHF 424 in high season). Child aged 6 to 15: CHF 38 a day, CHF 183 for 6 days.
Can you drive to Wengen?
No, the village is car-free. You park in Lauterbrunnen (975 spaces at the station) and go up in 11 minutes on the Wengernalp train.
Can you ski the Lauberhorn run?
Yes. The World Cup downhill, about 4.5 km long, is open to all and included in the lift pass.
Are Wengen and Grindelwald linked on skis?
Yes, via Kleine Scheidegg and the Männlichen: this is the Grindelwald-Wengen ski area, 102 km. First and Mürren are on the same pass but not linked on skis.
How do you get to Wengen from Paris?
By train, about 5h50: TGV Lyria to Basel, then Interlaken Ost, Lauterbrunnen and the Wengernalp train.
Sources and method
Resort profile: jungfrau.ch, wengen.swiss, wikidata.org
Lift passes: jungfrau.ch
Accommodation and restaurants: wengen.swiss
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, wengen.swiss
Getting there: wengen.swiss, jungfrau.ch, transport.opendata.ch, router.project-osrm.org
Webcams: wengen.swiss
Ski area: jungfrau.ch
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: SLF (CC BY 4.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Jpatokal, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Paradise Chronicle, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Kabelleger, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Chin tin tin, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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