Wengen & Grindelwald Ski Resort
Set amidst the spectacular scenery of the Jungfrau mountain range, with the breathtaking Eiger as their backdrop, Wengen and Grindelwald offer over 158kms of well marked pistes. The two charming villages remain totally unspoilt and boast a long tradition of hospitality and friendliness. The pretty traffic-free village of Wengen is accessed by a quaint mountain railway, whilst Grindelwald is dotted with chocolate box chalets, yet the centre has a bustling and cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Beginners
There are nursery slopes in Wengen and just above Grindelwald. Quick progress will be made with lessons from the excellent English speaking Ski Schools.
Intermediates
The full area Jungfrau Top Ski Region ski pass covers 213kms of pistes, providing almost unlimited scope for intermediates on a range of relaxing runs or more testing routes down the Kleine Scheidegg mountain. Highlights include the 8km run from Oberjoch down to Grindelwald and the powder slopes from the Eigergletscher to Wengernalp.
Advanced
Experts can try the famous Lauberhorn World Cup downhill piste, or the fearsome Black Rock run which starts at the base of the Eiger. If you can cope with any more then there is the famous black, almost vertical ‘Kanonenrohr’ in Mürren.
Snowboarding
There are two half-pipes in the region and a jumpers corner in Wengen and excellent runs for beginners, including the Oberjoch in Grindelwald. Look out for the 74th Lauberhorn ski race in January 2004.
| Approx Transfer Time | Berne Grindelwald 1 hr 15 mins, Wengen 1 hr 30 mins, Geneva 3 hrs 15 mins. Transfers are by coach to Grindelwald. For Wengen there is a coach to Lauterbrunnen and then a train to Wengen. Zurich 3 hrs. All transfers are by Swiss Rail. |
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| Village Height | Wengen: 1,274m (4,180ft); Grindelwald: 1,034m (3,412ft) |
| Highest Lift | 2,971m (9,748ft) - Schilt |
Apres Ski
A good variety to suit all tastes from quiet and informal cafés to lively bars. • Sina’s Bar, Tanne, the Hot Chilli Pepper bar or Rodes bar in Wengen. Café Genepi, Pumuckl's bar, Gepsi and a lot more in Grindelwald.
Activities
- Sports centre with pool
- Wellnes Centre with sauna and massage (Grindelwald)
- Curling
- Ice skating
- Wellness
- massage
- Cinema
- Bowling (Grindelwald)
- Snowshoeing
- Guided walks on prepared trails
- Tobogganing (50 kms)
Eating Out
Both villages have an abundance of restaurants to choose from. • Pizzas from approx. SFr18 • Fondue from approx. SFr25. • Da Sina or Lauberhorn Treff in Wengen, Fiescherblick, Eiger and Spinne for exclusive tastes in Grindelwald.
Other Amenities
- Flood-lit ski and snowboard exhibitions
- Cinema
- Bowling (Grindelwald)
- Train to the Jungfraujoch at 3454m
- Piz Gloria revolving restaurant on the Schilthorn above Mürren
- English church in Wengen
Resort Facts
| Total Km's of Piste | 213kms |
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| Easy Runs | 24 |
| Intermediate Runs | 36 |
| Difficult Runs | 15 |
| Longest Run | 15kms (Schilthorn-Lauterbrunnen) |
| Direction of Slopes | N, E, S, W |
| Total Lifts | 44 (2 funiculars, 4 cable cars, 2 gondolas, 4 mountain railways, 16 chairlifts, 16 drag lifts) |
| Uphill Lift Capacity | 42,000 (per hour) |
| Mountain Restaurants | 21 |
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