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Let's go to Wengen in Switerland (near Lauterbrunnen)

If you haven’t heard of Wengen Switzerland you are missing out on a lot. This small resort town in the Swiss Alps is just so beautiful. It is easy to fall in love with it.

Being a car-free zone, the town is really awesome for families with small children, especially if you love walking or hiking in nature.

Quick Facts About Wengen

Wengen sits 1,274 m above sea level on a sunny terrace above the Lauterbrunnen Valley.
The village has about 1,300 permanent residents, but the number rises dramatically during ski season.
It is a car-free mountain village, meaning visitors arrive by train.
Wengen lies in the Jungfrau Region, facing the famous peaks Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

The Lauberhorn Ski Race

Every January, Wengen hosts the legendary Lauberhorn downhill race, part of the Alpine Ski World Cup.

Wengen is a small Swiss Alpine village in the Bernese Oberland region and municipality of Lauterbrunnen, known for its Swiss Alp timber chalets and magnificent views. Here you will find the Jungfraubahn railway which climbs to the most famous Jungfrau summit.

Best photo spots:

Wengen Church viewpoint – overlooking the Lauterbrunnen Valley
Wengernalp meadows – open alpine fields with views of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau
The village main street – classic Swiss chalets and flower balconies

The meadow at Wengernalp sits at about 1,874 m altitude and offers panoramic views directly toward the giant north faces of the Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger.

TRAVEL TIP

The air is noticeably cooler. At over 1,200 meters altitude, evenings can feel cold even in summer.

THE BEST TIME TO VISIT

During winter (Christmas and New Years’ time), Wengen is the most picture perfect little town ever and there is even an open-air ice rink in the centre of the village for everyone to enjoy. Although Wengen is popular as a ski destination and for winter sports, summer is also an amazingly beautiful time to spend here.

Is it worth visiting in summer?

With an elevation of 1 274 m and situated 400 m above Lauterbrunnen, Wengen offers spectacular jaw-dropping views of the lush green mountains and valley. In my opinion Wengen is the perfect place for summer picnics and nature walks being surrounded by green mountain-slope meadows filled with wild flowers and picture perfect chalets everywhere.

The Wengen–Männlichen cableway is a hit, giving quick access to panoramic viewpoints and mountain paths. Kids can enjoy the small village playground, and there’s space for picnics while soaking in the clear mountain air.

Why Wengen Feels Different From Other Swiss Villages (for families)

Wengen has a way of slowing you down the moment you arrive. With no cars on its streets, the village feels calm and easy to wander, just stepping from one wooden chalet to the next. Wengen is a wonderful place to visit with kids.

The car-free streets make it safe to explore on foot, and the gentle walks through the village are easy for little legs. Families can enjoy simple moments—watching the valley below, spotting alpine flowers, or just strolling past wooden chalets—making it a calm and memorable mountain escape.

There is a small but charming play area for children near the center of the village. It’s simple—slides, swings, and space to run around—but perfect for little ones to burn off energy while parents soak in the views of the Alps

Suggested Reads:

Lauterbrunnen – the most beautiful village
Switzerland on a budget
Romantic things in Switzerland
Interlaken – 5 best day trips

How to get there

Nearest international airport is Zurich (ZRH However, Bern Airport is geographically closer, though it has limited international flights. Most travelers do use Zurich.
By train: From Zurich Airport you can take a train to Interlaken. From Interlaken you have to take the Bernese Oberland railway to Lauterbrunnen (spend a day or two there if you like) and then via the Wengernalp Railway travel to Wengen. (The Wengernalp Railway runs from Lauterbrunnen to Grindelwald via Wengen and Kleine Scheidegg.)

Trains run frequently
The mountain railway between Lauterbrunnen and Wengen runs roughly every half hour.

Things to do

Take in the spectacular views of the Aletsch Glacier from the Sphinx observation deck, but note this requires traveling up to Jungfraujoch (3,454 m), it’s not directly in Wengen.
You can take the cable car to the Männlichen’s slopes, with views of the Eiger and Mönch peaks. The Wengen- Männlichen Aerial Cableway operates from June to October. Visit the 8.5 metre tall wooden cow, attend a musical event or book a mountain brunch on Männlichen.
Männlichen rises to 2,343 metres in the Bernese Alps and sits high above the famous villages of Wengen and Grindelwald. Getting there is easy and scenic. Take the aerial cableway straight up from Wengen, or ride the modern gondola from the Grindelwald Terminal. From the top station, the summit is a gentle 15-minute walk, with wide alpine views opening up almost immediately. It feels accessible, relaxed, and incredibly rewarding for very little effort.
Close by is the Trümmelbach glacier waterfalls
Hiking in summer is fantastic in Wengen with many routes to choose from. Easy short walks as well as, in my opinion, a more challenging walk from Wengen to Lauterbrunnen with views of the Breithorn and Staubbach Falls in the Lauterbrunnen valley. Another option is to walk the Eiger Trail at the north face of Eiger which is not that difficult to the everyday hiker but also offers stunning vistas.

Travel tip for when you book your accomodation:

“It is my own opinion and therefore only a suggestion, but I would not get accommodation near the cable car as the noise could get frustrating if you love the sound of nature. Wengen is actually a very quiet area and I love the peace and quiet of the Alps. On the other hand it is all part of being in the alps and in winter time it is awesome to be near the cable car as then you just have a short distance to walk.”

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