Villas in Wengen
Wengen suits car-free mountain stays, with Jungfrau Ski Region lifts above the village and the Lauberhorn downhill course on its slopes. Wengen is reached only by the Wengernalp Railway, so drivers leave the car at Lauterbrunnen.
- Villas
- 79
- From, per week
- £483
About Wengen
Wengen is a car-free village at 1,274 m in the Lauterbrunnen valley, at the foot of the Jungfrau with views of the Bernese Alps. The Wengen to Männlichen aerial cableway runs straight from the village up to the ski area, and the village hosts the Lauberhorn race. From Kleine Scheidegg, between the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, the Lauberhorn Trail drops from 2,316 m to 1,098 m in about 3 hours 25 minutes. Down in the valley, Staubbach Falls is less than a kilometre from Lauterbrunnen and Trümmelbach Falls about 3 km. Our homes all lie in the village itself, mostly small apartments and chalets for around four. Few have a garden, and a fair number have a fireplace.
Is Wengen right for you?
- Best for
- Skiers and walkers happy to leave the car at Lauterbrunnen
- Not for you if
- You want to drive to your door, because Wengen is reachable only by railway.
Near Wengen
Lauterbrunnen
Valley station for the Wengernalp Railway, with a car park for drivers; Staubbach Falls, at 297 m, is less than a kilometre away.
Kleine Scheidegg
Pass between the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, where you change trains for the Jungfraujoch, and the start of the Lauberhorn Trail.
Männlichen
Reached by the Wengen to Männlichen aerial cableway, whose roof opens in summer; the Royal Walk at the top looks at the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
Mürren
Village at the base of the Schilthorn, reached from Lauterbrunnen by cable car and connecting train; home of the Mürren-Schilthorn ski area.
Grindelwald
At the far end of the Wengernalp Railway; from Grindelwald Terminal the Eiger Express and Jungfrau Railway reach the Jungfraujoch in about 45 minutes.
Getting to Wengen
Fly to Zurich, which is about two hours by train from Interlaken, then take the Bernese Oberland Railway to Lauterbrunnen and the Wengernalp Railway up to Wengen. Drivers park at the railway station car park in Lauterbrunnen. No car is needed once you are in the village.
When to go to Wengen
The 97th Lauberhorn ski race is listed for 15 to 17 January 2027, so book that week early. Ski passes are sold for 21 November 2026 to 25 April 2027, but early-season skiing depends on snow and may be weekends only until the end of November. Summer and autumn are for hiking, including the Lauberhorn Race summer trail and the walk down from Männlichen.
Villas in Wengen
3-star property
Helene Studio Christel
Wengen, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
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4-star property
Goldenhorn Apt.F
Wengen, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveFridge+5 more
from£117
per night
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Helene Apt Diana
Wengen, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
5
2
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4-star property
3-star property
Bristol Apt. M
Wengen, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
6
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£277
per night
3-star property
Bristol Studio M
Wengen, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
2
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£115
per night
3-star property
Holiday Apt. T
Wengen, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
2
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveFridge+4 more
from£125
per nightWengen villa holidays: questions answered
Is Wengen car-free?
Yes. Wengen is accessible only by the Wengernalp Railway, and drivers park at the railway station car park in Lauterbrunnen. Guests change trains there from the Bernese Oberland Railway.
When is the Lauberhorn race in Wengen?
The 97th International Lauberhorn Race is listed for 15 to 17 January 2027. The course also becomes a summer walk, the Lauberhorn Trail, which falls from 2,316 m to 1,098 m.
Which ski area is Wengen part of?
Wengen skis in the Jungfrau Ski Region, which has about 211 km of pistes across Grindelwald-Wengen, Grindelwald-First and Mürren-Schilthorn. The Männlichen cableway links the village to the slopes.
Wengen or Grindelwald for a villa stay?
Wengen is a car-free village reached only by railway; Grindelwald has the Eiger Express from Grindelwald Terminal, with the Jungfraujoch about 45 minutes away. Pick Wengen for quiet streets and Grindelwald for the more direct route up.
Is Wengen worth visiting in summer?
Yes. Hikers walk the Lauberhorn Trail and the route down from Männlichen, and the Männlichen cableway's roof opens in summer. Staubbach and Trümmelbach Falls are both close to Lauterbrunnen in the valley below.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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