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Village · Lauterbrunnen, Berna
Wengen
Car-free village at 1,274 m, on a terrace above the Lauterbrunnen valley, served by the Wengernalpbahn rack railway. Host of the Lauberhorn ski race in January.
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About Wengen
Wengen sits on a sunny terrace at 1,274 m, on the east slope of the Lauterbrunnen valley. The village is car-free: only service vehicles and electric taxis run, and access is via the Wengernalpbahn, a cogwheel train that climbs from Lauterbrunnen in about 14 minutes.
The main street brings together wooden chalets, hotels and shops, with views over the valley and the Jungfrau. A cable car to Männlichen departs from the centre, and the same train continues to Kleine Scheidegg, where you change for the Jungfraujoch.
Since 1930, Wengen hosts the Lauberhorn races in January, a World Cup alpine ski event.
In the European summer, trails descend on foot to Lauterbrunnen or follow the slope to Wengernalp and Kleine Scheidegg.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From two hours to half a day.
Best time
From June to September for the trails; in January for those who want to see the Lauberhorn. The village is calmer in the evening, when day visitors go down.
How to get there
Wengernalpbahn train from Lauterbrunnen in about 14 minutes, or from Grindelwald via Kleine Scheidegg.
Tip
Use Wengen as a stop on the way to the Jungfraujoch: go up through one valley and down the other. Those staying overnight in the village take their luggage on the train.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Wengen
Why doesn't Wengen have cars?
The village has no public road access; it's reached by train, and only service vehicles and electric taxis operate within it.
How to get to Wengen?
By rack railway from Lauterbrunnen, in about 14 minutes.
What is the Lauberhorn?
Wengen's ski race, a World Cup stage held in January since 1930.
Can you go from Wengen to Männlichen?
Yes, by a cable car that departs from the village center.