Wengen Ski Resort Guide
Wengen, Switzerland
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 112km70 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,320m7,612ft |
| Resort Height | 1,250m4,101ft |
| Nearest Airports | Berne and Zurich |
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Wengen
The ski area of Wengen is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,250m4,101ft, with 112km70 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Wengen is part of the Jungfrau Region ski area with access to 591km367 miles of downhill skiing, with 131 marked pistes, served by a total of 66 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Wengen itself (112km70 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Jungfrau Region ski resorts of Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen and Mürren.
With ski lifts as high as 2,320m7,612ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Wengen is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in Wengen.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Wengen is 12km7 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Lauberhorn'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Wengen?
The next notable snow forecast is 22cm9in, expected on 23 December.
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Snow this week
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| Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Wengen Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 7 | 22km14 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 17 | 66km41 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 8 | 22km14 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 112km70 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 17km11 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 19 | |
Jungfrau Region Ski Area
| Pistes Number of runs | 131 | |
|---|---|---|
| Downhill Total Length | 591km367 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 66 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Wengen Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,320m7,612ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,270m4,167ft |
| Resort Altitude (Wengen) | 1,250m4,101ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,070m3,510ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Wengen has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Wengen
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Wengen Ski Schools and Wengen Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Wengen?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Lauterbrunnen, Interlaken-Oberhasli District.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Wengen is Berne, 70 minutes drive away.
Zurich, Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Geneva, Lugano, Sion, St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Annecy airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 19 ski lifts are able to uplift 20,200 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 50km31 miles of ski runs, with 150 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Wengen open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Mid April .
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
