Where is Wengen located?

Wengen is a charming mountain village in the canton of Bern, Switzerland , idyllically situated at an altitude of 1,275 m in the middle of the Alps. Nestled in the picturesque landscape at the foot of the Männlichen, it belongs to the municipality of Lauterbrunnen. The region is part of the famous Jungfrau Ski Region Grindelwald - Wengen and offers a wide range of leisure activities all year round. The peaks of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau rise majestically here. The Jungfrau Region stretches from Interlaken (570 m above sea level) right up to the white peaks of the 4000 m high Central Alps. The exceptionally good accessibility of the region enables every guest to experience the whole range of offers, from swimming in Lake Thun to the icy glacier world on the Jungfraujoch and the spectacular view from Schilthorn - Piz Gloria (location of the film 007 James Bond - On Her Majesty's Secret Service).

What's going on in Wengen?

Two hikers with a view of the mountain panorama near Wengen under a radiant sun.

In the Jungfrau Region, rail excursions can be ideally combined with a hike or bike tour in the warmer seasons. For over 100 years, the Jungfrau Railway has been transporting guests from all over the world to Europe's highest railroad station at 3,454 m, the Jungfraujoch. On the opposite side of the valley, the cable car leads up to the Schilthorn. James Bond has already enjoyed the view of 200 Alpine peaks from the revolving restaurant here. On 500 kilometers of marked hiking trails, you can marvel at the diverse alpine flora and let your gaze wander to the mountains and glaciers. 160 kilometers of bike trails invite you to hike on two wheels. Other highlights of the region are the 72 waterfalls of the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Goethe and JRR Tokien were inspired by the 300-metre-high Staubbach Falls and the Lauterbrunnen Valley in general. The Trümmelbach Falls are unique in Europe. A lift and paths open up the grandiose world of the underground mountain stream. Webcams near Wengen and the surrounding area are available to help you plan your next excursion. They allow you to observe the beauty of the landscape at any time and find out about the weather conditions.

What can you do in Wengen?

Skiers in action on the piste with a view of the snow-covered mountain panorama near Grindelwald.

Snow sports history was written in the Jungfrau Region, and the villages of Mürren and Wengen in particular are regarded as the cradle of skiing. The first ski races and the first Ski World Championships (1931) were held in Mürren. Alpinism also plays a central role in the Jungfrau Region. On the one hand, the Jungfrau was the first 4000-metre peak in Switzerland to be climbed (1811), while on the other, the dramatic first attempts to climb the north face of the Eiger attracted numerous tourists to the region.
Jungfrau Region today means pure snow fun: the three sub-regions of Grindelwald-First, Kleine Scheidegg-Männlichen and Mürren-Schilthorn are linked together and provide access to over 200 kilometers of pistes and 100 kilometers of sledging and hiking trails - all with one ski pass. And every activity comes with a view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. This includes the longest toboggan run in the Alps: from the Faulhorn, the trail leads over 15 kilometers and an altitude difference of 1600 meters via Bussalp to Grindelwald. Those who prefer to get away from the hustle and bustle can hike through the snow-covered winter landscapes on snowshoes. Various signposted routes in Grindelwald, Wengen and Mürren show the way. Are you curious about the Jungfrau Region? The webcams in Wengen give you authentic impressions of this fascinating region. Plan your activities conveniently with the live cams, which offer you a direct view of the picturesque territory.

The weather in Wengen

Wengen has a temperate alpine climate characterized by distinct seasons. In summer , maximum temperatures average 16 °C, while the nights cool down to around 5.8 °C. Winter brings much colder conditions, with average highs of -2.5 °C and lows of around -12 °C. You can check the current weather conditions at any time using the webcam in Wengen. Both in summer and winter, the live cams offer you impressive insights into the Jungfrau Region. Take a look and enjoy!