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.
Resort
Guide
Snow
Range: 1034-3454m
Village Heights:
Wengen: 1,274m (4,180ft);
Grindelwald: 1,034m (3,412ft)
Highest Lift:2,971m
(9,748ft) - Schilt
Transfer Times: 2-3 Hours
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
Afterburner in Wengen
Espresso Bar
The Gepsi in Grindelwald
and a lot more...
Bars
Cafes
There is a huge variety of
cafés and restaurants as well as different bars and
clubs. Many are informal and lively and there is even a casino.
Amadeus bar
Number Two in Montana
Punch Zapata
Le Pub in Crans
Le Barocke and Absolut nightclubs.
Activities
Sports centre with pool (Grindelwald)
Curling
Ice skating
Wellness massage
Cinema (Wengen Fri Sat only)
Bowling (Grindelwald)
Snowshoeing
Guided walks on prepared trails
Tobogganing
Eating
Out
Both villages have an abundance
of restaurants to choose from. (Pizzas from approx. SFr18,
Fondue from approx. SFr25)
Hotel Schweizerheim
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
Extra
Services
Kindergarten:
Wengen and Grindelwald both offer good facilities to look
after and care for children during the day In Wengen, there
is an English speaking kindergarten taking children from 2-7
years, held at the Sport Pavilion, 0930-1700 from Sundays
to Fridays Approx SFr350 for 6 full days incl lunch Grindelwald
also has an English speaking kindergarten held at the Bodmi
nursery slopes Open 0915-1530 from Monday to Friday and takes
children from 3-7 years Full day cost approx SFr50 There is
also an English speaking ski kindergarten at the top of the
Mannlichen and First ski area
Ski
Area Terrain
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.
Intermediaries:
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.
Snowboard Guide:
There is one half-pipe in Mürren and one Superpipe in Grindelwald
as well as excellent runs for beginners. There is also Stonelandpark
near Oberjoch, with jumps boardercross and rails.
