Wengen
Wengen stays busy with skiers well into April. Once the snows have receded, Wengen sits amidst ideal hiking country, overlooked by the Jungfrau and the distinctive creamy cone of the Silberhorn. We are presenting you just a few of the many activities that are possible in Wengen and its surroundings. You will be fascinated by the beauty of the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland.

Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe (3454m/11333ft)
Snow and ice 100% guaranteed! The Sphinx observation hall, impressive views of the Aletsch glacier ice, and visits of the Ice Palace and hiking plateau - these are year-round attractions up on the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe. Summer attractions include a ski lift, husky-drawn sled rides and adventure activities.

Schilthorn (2970m/9744ft)
The most spectacular 360° panorama in the Alps! Dine-and-wine in the world's first revolving restaurant at an altitude of nearly 3000 metres. Impressive views embrace some 200 snow-capped peaks, ranging from the Bernese Alps to Mont Blanc in France and Germany's Black Forest.

Kleine Scheidegg (2061m/6760ft)
This remarkable round-trip by modern cogwheel railway has long been one of Europe's top holiday attractions. The Kleine Scheidegg Railway Station is situated right at the foot of the notorious Eiger North Face.

Männlichen (2343m/7687ft)
A cable car takes you from the center of Wengen up to the Männlichen. From here you have unparalleled views of the mountain triumvirate: Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. An easy hike of a little over an hour takes you to Kleine Scheidegg from where you can either take the cogwheel train or hike back down to Wengen.

Trümmelbachfälle
The Trümmelbachfälle are the only glacier waterfalls in the world which are accessible from underground. Up to 20,000 liters per second of melting water dart down to the valley. Beginning of summer until end of November.

Cruises on Lake Thun or Lake Brienz 
April - October. (included with some Swiss Rail Passes!)
Boats are operated on both of these beautiful lakes, for half-day or evening cruises. Enjoy a boat trip on a modern motorship or a leisurely cruise on one of the renovated stately steamers. Excellent catering is available on every steamer. Some paddle steamers are equipped with a Children's Club. Evening cruises with dinner and entertainment are also possible and make for a romantic setting. Cruises depart from Interlaken Ost for Lake Brienz or Interlaken West for Lake Thun. For more information and timetable please visit:
http://www.interlaken.ch/en/cruises-lake-thun-and-lake-brienz.html 

Hiking
Wengen is in the middle of a hiking paradise! The greater region features more than 500 km (310 miles) of summer Hiking paths. Free brochures with suggestions for walks and various detailed hiking maps are available at the local tourist offices.

Rafting
On the Lütschine River in the valley below Wengen, you will find exciting white water rafting on this Class 4 river. Other rivers include Saane, Simme and Aare. Alpin Raft is a local operator from Interlaken and offering several different itineraries.

Skiing/Snowboarding
Wengen is linked to the rest of the Jungfrau skiing region, with 98 km of slopes in the resort itself and 213 km in the entire region. The longest run in the Jungfrau area is 16 km– delightfully challenging for even seasoned long-distance skiers. The resort’s slopes are linked by 23 lifts, and there are 42 lifts in the entire Jungfrau region, with a cumulative uplift capacity of 42,000 skiers per hour. Skiing is offered at Wengen between December and April, with excellent snow guaranteed virtually throughout, due to the high elevation of the resort. Night skiing in Wengen is also available.

Sledging
The Jungfrau Region offers 90 km of sledging slopes - a true paradise! Most of the slopes descend on to Grindelwald and start from Kleine Scheidegg.

Other Winter Sports
Wengen’s attractions are not just limited to skiing. Visitors are invited to participate in a range of other winter pastimes, both indoor and outdoor. The ski resort provides opportunities for natural ice-skating, mountaineering, snowshoeing, paragliding and tobogganing.

Lauberhorn - International Ski Races
The Lauberhornrennen takes place annually in Wengen in January and is the longest downhill run in the world. Additionally, the downhill run is said to be the most beautiful in the world as it is embedded in a uniqe landscape - surrounded by the massive mountains of Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. The Lauberhorn ski races (downhill and slalom) are one of the biggest snow events in the world, attracting around 30'000 spectators each year.

Jungfrau Marathon
Said to be the toughest marathon in the world - the Jungfrau marathon takes place every year in September. Starting in Interlaken, the course is set amid the Switzerland's supereb Alpine setting of Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau, and ranges from the idyllic Lake Brienz to the foot of the Eiger North Face.

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