Wengen resort guide

How big is Wengen?

Wengen has 110 pistes served by 25 lifts — 16th for pistes of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland. On lifts it ranks 15th of the 34.

How high is Wengen?

The lifts run from 1274m at the base to 2320m at the top, a vertical of 1046m. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 23rd highest, with the 21st biggest vertical.

Is Wengen good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Wengen split 25% beginner, 45% intermediate and 30% advanced, against an average of 30% beginner and 29% advanced across the resorts we track in Switzerland.

On those numbers it suits intermediates and confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.

When is the ski season at Wengen?

Over the last ten winters Wengen has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 10 November to 13 June, about 217 days.

March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 191cm, 105cm of new snow and 5.0 bluebird days.

What is the nearest airport to Wengen?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bern (BRN), 47km away in a straight line. Lugano (LUG) is 101km, Zürich (ZRH) is 107km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift pass at Wengen?

A 6-day adult Jungfrau Ski Region costs CHF 424 for 2026/27, or CHF 71 a day. For value it ranks 16th of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.