Arrive in the alpine village of Wengen. This car free village is quintessential Swiss with its wooden chalets, adorned with colourful flowers and alping pastures. Check into your traditional chalet-style hotel.
The best way to reach Wengen is by train to Lauterbrunnen; just 55 mins from Interlaken, 2hrs from Bern, 3hrs from Zurich or Basel, 3h45 from Geneva. From Lauterbrunnen you take the classic rack rail train up to Wengen (12mins).
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Overnight Wengen
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Accommodations
A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.
The Beausite Park Hotel is located slightly elevated above the village centre of Wengen. The view of the Jungfrau and the mountains is breath-taking and you can easily reach the village centre and the cable way station on foot. They have a large swimming pool with whirlpool and a sauna area with steam bath.
Grand Hotel Belvedere is a 5-star newly-renovated resort nestled away in Wengen, set against the panoramic mountain scenery of Schilthorn, Silberhorn and Jungfrau Mountain. With 90 rooms and suites it carters to individual traveller, couples and families likewise.
Hotel Silberhorn is in the heart of the village. It has an impressive spa and two lovely restaurants.
Today you have a choice of rewarding walks from Wengen. A few of these you can take mountain (train or cable car) transport to the start/end to enhance the experience.
We recommend the Grustschalp to Mürren Mountain View Trail. From Wengen you take the mountain train down and then the cable car up to Grustschalp. From here your linear hike contours around the mountains, with splendid panoramic views across the valley to the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. On arrival in the car free village of Mürren you can enjoy a coffee and cake or traditional lunch in one of the resturants, before taking the mountain train back to Wengen.
Grutschalp to Mürren via the Mountain View Trail: 6.5km, ascent/descent: 450m/300m
Maennlichen-Kleine Scheidegg-Wengen: 11.5km, ascent/descent: 950m/50m
Wengen - Leiterhorn Loop: 5km, ascent/descent: 285m/275m
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Overnight Wengen
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Accommodations
A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.
The Beausite Park Hotel is located slightly elevated above the village centre of Wengen. The view of the Jungfrau and the mountains is breath-taking and you can easily reach the village centre and the cable way station on foot. They have a large swimming pool with whirlpool and a sauna area with steam bath.
Grand Hotel Belvedere is a 5-star newly-renovated resort nestled away in Wengen, set against the panoramic mountain scenery of Schilthorn, Silberhorn and Jungfrau Mountain. With 90 rooms and suites it carters to individual traveller, couples and families likewise.
Hotel Silberhorn is in the heart of the village, and boasts an impressive spa with fitness suite. It has 63 rooms and two restaurants (one of which is a la carte, serving such Swiss specialities as raclette and fondu; the other is a buffet/half board restaurant). Guests can book massages with therapists (booking recommended 1-2 days in advance, payable locally). There is a solarium (surcharge payable). The spa has a relaxation area with lounge beds and whirlpools and herbal tea. There are herb and Finnish saunas and a steam bath (facilities open from 14:00-20:00). Minimum age 16yrs for the sauna/spa area. Rooms have tea and coffee making facilities, and there is free WiFi in the entire hotel.
One of our favourite Swiss walks is the Eiger Trail from Eigergletscher (a short train ride from Wengen) to Alpiglen. This high route brings you right in front of the famous North Face itself; look up and right to see the metal ladders and perhaps even a climber or two setting off on an adventure.
Soak up the views over the Wetterhorn and the Grosse Scheidegg before continuing on a zig zag trail down to Alpiglen. Here you can jump on board the train, or walk further via Gletscherschlucht to Grindelwald, your base for the next 2 nights.
Remember, you can also take cable cars or the train all the way from Wengen to picture-postcard Grindelwald, and there are easier/shorter walks to choose from.
Maennlichen-Kleine Scheidegg - Wengen: 12km, ascent/descent: 950m/50m
Eiger trail via the Gletscherschlucht to Grindelwald: 13.5km, ascent/descent: 250m/1500m
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Overnight Grindelwald
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Accommodations
A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.
Belvedere Swiss Quality Hote is a 4-star superior hotel dating from 1907, with unrivalled direct views of the Eiger. Your hosts are the Hauser family, now in their third generation of running the hotel. Relax in the small but attractive spa area with its large indoor pool, ‘Experience’ shower, Finnish sauna and glacier steam bath, or take a dip in the outdoor salt water Jacuzzi. You can book the sauna for private use in the evening – please ask at reception. The fine dining Restaurant Français showcases inventive cuisine featuring fresh, home-grown ingredients; classic Swiss specialities as well as light fusion food with a Mediterranean or Asian influence. The restaurant is a member of the French gourmet association ‘Chaîne des Rôtisseurs’. On Monday evenings you have the chance to take a peek behind the scenes, with a visit to the kitchen with Markus Berger and his crew. All rooms have a large balcony with mountain views, and there’s even a choice of pillows for a truly refreshing sleep! If you would like to dine on the terrace we recommend making a reservation, especially during July and August (as this is very popular).
A must-do optional excursion during your stay in the Bernese Oberland is the ‘Top of Europe’ Jungfraujoch, easily reached by rail from either Wengen or Grindelwald. From Kleine Scheidegg, the cog-wheel railway climbs steeply up to the Jungfraujoch (3454m).
At the very top you’ll find an ice palace with ice sculptures, a viewing plateau, restaurants and panoramic “Sphinx” observation terrace with views over the Aletsch glacier, the longest alpine glacier at 23km.
From Grindelwald you’ve a choice of walks; explore the Grosse Scheidegg plateau, the sparkling Bachalpsee or First with its cable car station. Mountain cafés dotted around Grindelwald will tempt you to relax in the sunshine with a large slice of Apfelstrüdel or Mövenpick icecream sundae— you need to keep your energy levels up after all!
First - Bachalpsee - Grosse Scheidegg: 16.0km, ascent/descent: 850m/1050m
Grindelwald - Grosse Scheidegg: 8.5km, ascent/descent: 950m/80m
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Overnight Grindelwald
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Accommodations
A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.
Belvedere Swiss Quality Hote is a 4-star superior hotel dating from 1907, with unrivalled direct views of the Eiger. Your hosts are the Hauser family, now in their third generation of running the hotel. Relax in the small but attractive spa area with its large indoor pool, ‘Experience’ shower, Finnish sauna and glacier steam bath, or take a dip in the outdoor salt water Jacuzzi. You can book the sauna for private use in the evening – please ask at reception. The fine dining Restaurant Français showcases inventive cuisine featuring fresh, home-grown ingredients; classic Swiss specialities as well as light fusion food with a Mediterranean or Asian influence. The restaurant is a member of the French gourmet association ‘Chaîne des Rôtisseurs’. On Monday evenings you have the chance to take a peek behind the scenes, with a visit to the kitchen with Markus Berger and his crew. All rooms have a large balcony with mountain views, and there’s even a choice of pillows for a truly refreshing sleep! If you would like to dine on the terrace we recommend making a reservation, especially during July and August (as this is very popular).
After breakfast check-out of your traditional chalet-style hotel and make your onward journey. If you’re planning a longer European tour then the Italian Lakes combines perfectly with the Swiss Alps.
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