10 Best Things To Do In Wengen, Switzerland – Fun Skiing Lessons, Amazing Hiking Trails, Delicious Food, and More!

This is my list of 10 fun things to do in Wengen, Switzerland. This quintessential Swiss village is known for its rustic Swiss wooden chalets, charming Belle Epoque hotels, and tranquil car-free setting. It is located in the Jungfrau region of Bernese Oberland.

The wife and I stayed here for two days during our holiday in Switzerland. It was a wonderful experience to stay in this idyllic village that offers an old world charm and stunning views of the gorgeous Swiss Alps.

Based on my personal experience and research, I have created a list of 10 awesome things to do in Wengen below.

1. Wengen-Männlichen Aerial Cableway

Luftseilbahn Wengen-Männlichen Cable Car Station

This is a scenic cable car ride between Wengen and Männlichen (a mountain in the Swiss Alps). The cable car station is a 3-minute walk from Wengen train station.

From Männlichen, you will get to enjoy awesome views of the three famous mountains in the Swiss Alps: Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. It is also a great vantage point for views of the beautiful alpine valley below.

The cable car ride is about 6 minutes. It runs every 20 minutes, and costs CHF 23 (CHF 11.50 with the Swiss Half Fare Card).

The cable car is in operation for most of May to October. Check out the latest cable car schedule here.

2. Männlichen-Kleine Scheidegg Hike (Panorama Trail)

From Männlichen, you can hike for about 4.4km to Kleine Scheidegg. This is also known as the Panorama Trail.

It is an easy route with picture-perfect views that should take around 1.5 hours. This is a great hike for families and beginner hikers.

The path leads through beautiful meadows, which will be covered with colourful wildflowers in the summer.

3. Männlichen Royal Walk

The Männlichen Royal Walk is a short 1km hike up to the Männlichen peak. It is a gentle uphill walk (100 metres elevation gain) that is suitable for families with children.

At the top, there is an observation deck which offers awesome views of the Swiss Alps.

You can consider doing this short hike before starting on the route to Kleine Scheidegg.

4. Wengen-Kleine Scheidegg Hike

It is also possible to hike from Wengen to Kleine Scheidegg. However, it is a challenging 6.9km route with steep uphill climbs. The hike will take about 3 hours to complete.

The trail leads through pine forests and beautiful grasslands. You will see cows grazing and local Swiss timber chalets along the way.

The last section of the hike offers breathtaking views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau summits.

This route is suitable for outdoor enthusiasts with a high level of fitness.

5. Sledding / Sledging From Männlichen

Sledging

Sledding in summer

If you are looking to do something more exciting, you can go on an exhilarating sledging adventure from Männlichen to Holenstein. This is also known as “tobogganing”.

In summer, you can go on an equally fun sledding descent from Männlichen to Grindelwald.

For more details, you can visit this summer sledding company website and the official Männlichen sledding website.

6. Ski & Do

Ski & Do is a popular ski school in Wengen that offers lessons for both beginners and advanced skiers. It has plenty of excellent reviews on TripAdvisor.

7. Minigolf

It’s hard to find a minigolf course with a better view than the one in Wengen. This challenging but fun course is a great family activity if you’re feeling bored. And of course, you get to enjoy amazing views while playing.

8. Rocks Bar

Rocks Bar is a cozy and welcoming bar in Wengen that serves a good variety of draft beers, bottled beers, spirits and alcohols. It also offers live broadcasts of sports matches. This is a very popular bar with plenty of great reviews on TripAdvisor.

9. Pasta & More

Beautiful outdoor dining area

Pasta & More is a popular Swiss restaurant in Wengen. It serves a variety of pasta dishes (hence its name), salads, international dishes, and classic Swiss specialties.

This lovely joint offers great ambience, good service, and delicious food. It is also conveniently located along the main street which made it easy for us to find.

The wife and I ate here on our last night in Switzerland. It was the perfect way to cap off our Swiss experience.

10. Explore The Gorgeous Village

Anybody wants to buy an apartment in Wengen?

The main road in Wengen

The co-op opens daily from 8am to 6.30pm

Saw a church

Used my drone to capture some aerial shots

The wife and I stayed at an airbnb in Wengen during our holiday in Switzerland. It felt surreal to be surrounded by rustic Swiss chalets and enjoy amazing views of the Swiss alps every day.

And I loved that the village was traffic-free. I did spot a few small vehicles travelling along the main road, but they were very rare.

Therefore, compared to the other Swiss villages / towns we visited, Wengen was significantly quieter.

The wife and I spent about one hour walking around this idyllic village to revel in its beauty and tranquility. I also used my drone to capture some pretty aerial footage.

This article is part of our completely free and fantastic Ultimate Jungfrau Region Travel Guide. Why spend days researching when all your holiday information is simply a click away?