Related Regions: Bernese Oberland, Jungfrau, Switzerland

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Wengen - Kleine Scheidegg

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A very picturesque resort that is set in some of the most spectacular scenery that exists anywhere in the world, Wengen has welcomed skiers since the turn of the century and is one of the handful of 'original' downhill skiing destinations pioneered by British tourists (it celebrated 110 years of winter sports in the area in 1998). The resort is the base of the famous Downhill Only Club (DHO), established in 1924 when the early English visitors first persuaded the locals to keep the railway running in the winter to get a lift up the mountains, then jump out and ski 'downhill only'. Many members of the Club still return every year, content to go back to the same resort annually, (often the same week in the same room in the same hotel). Wengen first appeared 'on the map' in the 1880s, before alpine skiing was invented, with the construction of the Wengenalpbahn, the first mountain railway in the area. This ultimately went on to reach the legendary Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station, perched at 3454 metres (11,332 feet). Much of today's Wengen was then build on a sunny 'balcony' on the mountain along one main street ending, at the station. It is still reached by the antique but eternally efficient cog railway, which connects with the international European rail network. Car drivers must leave their vehicles in a carpark in the valley and take the train up. No introduction to Wengen is complete without mention of its other legendary and spectacular attraction - the Annual Lauberhorn World Cup downhill course, the longest and many believe the greatest there is.

Elevation

Summit

7612 Ft.
Vertical Drop

3432 Ft.
Base

4180 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

20%

Intermediate Runs

60%

Advanced Runs

20%

Expert Runs

KM of Nordic Open

N/A

KM Pistes

110.00

Terrain Parks

N/A

KM Night Skiing

N/A

Lifts

Eight Person Lifts:
Gondolas & Trams: 5
High Speed Sixes: 2
Quad Chairs: 6
Triple Chairs: 0
Double Chairs: 2
Surface Lifts: 4

Common Misspellings

Wangen, Wenigen, Wenjen, Wingen, Wingene, Wingin

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: Dec 10, 2011

Projected Closing Ski Season: Apr 9, 2012

Years Open: 103

Wengen - Kleine Scheidegg Reviews

by hmelawyer Oct 20, 2009
- Overall Rating 4.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
- Terrain Park 0.0
- Nightlife 2.0
Classic Alpine Resort

Pros: natural beauty, lots of trails
Cons: often find yourself waiting on train or tram
by anonymous_user Mar 30, 2008
- Overall Rating 2.0
- Family Friendly 3.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 2.0
- Terrain Park 2.0
- Nightlife 1.0
Wengen Review

Went to Wengen late Feb.2008,found snow conditions very icy in morning,then mush later.Ski area poorly linked,and lift queues unsupervised,could learn a lot from Colorado.Scenery was great,but town is very small with not... [! full_review
by ybuggy Mar 4, 2008
- Overall Rating 4.0
- Family Friendly 4.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
- Terrain Park 4.0
- Nightlife 5.0
Wengen Review

really lovely resort, quiet but nice and some lovely [! full_review