How big is Wengen?
Wengen has 110 trails served by 25 lifts — 16th for trails of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland. On lifts it ranks 15th of the 34.
Wengen resort guide
Bern, Switzerland
Car-free alpine village with spectacular mountain views
Wengen at a glance
110
Trails
25
Lifts
7,612ft
Top
4,180ft
Base
3,432ft
Vertical
BRN
Nearest airport, 29 mi
25% beginner45% intermediate30% advanced
Wengen is a charming car-free village offering traditional Swiss hospitality and excellent skiing in the Jungfrau region.
Your questions about Wengen, answered
How high is Wengen?
The lifts run from 4,180ft at the base to 7,612ft at the top, a vertical of 3,432ft. 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 trails 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 November 10 to June 13, about 217 days.
March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 75in, 41in of new snow and 5.0 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Wengen?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bern (BRN), 29 mi away in a straight line. Lugano (LUG) is 63 mi, Zürich (ZRH) is 66 mi. 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 ticket 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.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Wengen
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- BernBRN29 mi
- LuganoLUG63 mi
- ZürichZRH66 mi · major airport
Travel time to Wengen
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Zürich (ZRH)Quickest
- Flight
- 8h 30m · 3,921 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 15m · 89 mi
- Total
- ≈ 10h 45m
- Fly to Bern (BRN)
- Flight
- 8h 25m · 3,893 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h · 39 mi
- Total
- ≈ 11h 55m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Lugano (LUG)
- Flight
- 8h 35m · 3,981 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 5m · 85 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 10m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Wengen lift ticket 2026/27
CHF 4246-day adult Jungfrau Ski Region · ≈$514
CHF 71 per day · 2.8 km of trails per € · #16 of 34 for value in Switzerland
71value scoreGreat value
Wengen trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Wengen. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Wengen has 110 trails and 25 lifts, running from 4,180ft to 7,612ft.
Why go to Wengen
- Car-free village atmosphere
- Stunning Alpine scenery
- Great for all skill levels
- Traditional Swiss charm
- Excellent for families
- Beautiful mountain views
Things to know
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
- Limited challenging terrain
Skiing and snowboarding Wengen by ability level
Beginners
Wengen is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Wengen offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Wengen, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Our take on Wengen
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Mid-range
Facilities
Official resort website: wengen.com
More on Wengen
- Wengen snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Wengen snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Wengen lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in SwitzerlandLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Switzerland
Ski resorts near Wengen
Distances are straight-line, not by road.