Grindelwald & Wengen
Grindelwald & Wengen Ski Resort are part of the Swiss juggernaut known as the Jungfrau Ski Region that includes Muerren Schilthorn and the resort town of Interlaken all under the one lift pass. The numbers for the region are as staggering as are the views from the top of Europe at the iconic adventure platform at Jungfraujoch at 11,332 feet (3454 meters) above sea level.
The Jungfrau Ski Region offers 132 miles (214 km) of groomed slopes, a mind blowing 7,132 foot (2,174 metre) vertical drop and a leg burning longest run of 9 miles (15 kilometres) serviced by 66 lifts.
The train rides and alpine scenery of the Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau and Lauberhon have to be experienced to be believed and when you combine the great skiing, villages and winter activities it makes the region one of the best ski areas of Switzerland and the world.
Grindelwald & Wengen Ski Resorts
The area offers three areas and includes open endless red groomers, open powder off-piste, steeps and beginner friendly terrain. At Wengen there is a family friendly small, relaxed village surrounded by dramatic views if you lock up and down. Although famous for it’s high-speed World Cup Lauberhorn Downhill course, which is the longest and one of the toughest on the World Cup circuit, it’s gentle slopes are more suited to beginners and intermediates with one of the best beginner areas in Switzerland.
Getting to Wengen
Wengen lies in the heart of the Jungfrau region and is set on a sloping shelf above the Lauterbrunnen valley, opposite Mürren, and reached only by a cog railway. The cog railway takes about 15 minutes.
The famous mountain village of Grindelwald lies at the foot of the Eiger north face and offers a unique Alpine landscape. Helped made famous by James Bond in “Your Majesty’s Secret Service” the area was also featured in Star Wars Episode III: Mountain scenery for the planet Alderaan. The skiing is all that you could ask for out of the village and for thrill seekers you can try the World’s longest sledging run of 9 miles (15 km). Or a ride up to Grindelward-First and experience the 52 mile per hour (84 km) 2,624 feet (800 m) First Flyer where you are suspended by a cable and below you there is nothing but air where you travel mountain and the from First to Schreckfeld in sope places hovering approximately 50 metres above the alpine meadows.
Getting to Grindelwald
By rail
Via Bern or Lucerne to Interlaken-Ost. Change to the Bernese Oberland Railway to Grindelwald.
By car
Via Bern or Lucerne to Interlaken. Or the Simplon Pass and the Lötschberg car-transport train to Interlaken. Then follow the signs to Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen.
Grindelwald & Wengen Accommodation, Lodging & Hotel Options
How To Get To Wengen & Grindelwald
Flying To Wengen
Wengen is located 221 km from Geneva International Airport. To transfer from the airport to the resort is around two hours 30 minutes by road.
Rail Travel To Wengen
Via Bern or Lucerne to Interlaken-Ost. Change to the Bernese Oberland Railway to Lauterbrunnen. Change to the Wengernalp Railway to Wengen.
Driving To Wengen (Wengen is car-free)
Via Bern or Lucerne to Interlaken. Or from the south via the Simplon Pass and the Lötschberg car-transport train to Interlaken. Then follow the signs to Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen. Parking is available in the car park at the railway station. With the Wengernalp Railway to Wengen. Wengen is car-free.
Getting to Grindelwald
By rail
Via Bern or Lucerne to Interlaken-Ost. Change to the Bernese Oberland Railway to Grindelwald.
By car
Via Bern or Lucerne to Interlaken. Or the Simplon Pass and the Lötschberg car-transport train to Interlaken. Then follow the signs to Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen.
Wengen Trail Map
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