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Resort facts
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Resort Height
Wengen: 1,274m (4,180ft)
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Transfer time
Geneva: 3hr 15mins, there is a coach to Lauterbrunnen and then a train.
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Typical costs
small beer £1.80 bottle of house wine £7.50 cup of tea/coffee £1.50-2.00 -
Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
high altitude skiing
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
3
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Intermediates Ski Rating
4
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Beginners Ski Rating
3
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Snowboarding Rating
3
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So what's it like?
A winter wonderland for skiers and non-skiers alike
Ever popular with British visitors, the Jungfrau Region is set against the beautiful backdrop of the majestic Eiger. The diverse terrain was the “birthplace of alpine skiing”, and the pretty villages have a long skiing tradition. Wengen retains a more rustic mountain flavour, accessed by mountain railway, the centre is virtually traffic free. Exclusive offer: Buy one lift pass and get one FREE (valid for ALL departure dates for Winter 11/12)
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2 for 1 equipment
2 for 1 equipment hire on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013 - get on the slopes for less with this fantastic equipment hire deal.
Available on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013. Terms apply.
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2 for 1 lift pass
Book today and get on the slopes for less. Buy one lift pass and get another one free when you book your ski holiday.
Excludes certain departure dates, see terms and conditions for details.
Ski information
Beginners
There are nursery slopes in Wengen and there is an excellent English speaking Swiss ski school. Once those basic skills have been honed, beginners can move onto the Klien Scheidegg.
Intermediates
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.
Nightlife
A good variety to suit all tastes from quiet and informal cafés to lively bars. Recommended is Sina's Bar with live music, Tanne, the Crystal bar or Rocks bar.
Activities
· Sports centre with pool · Curling · Ice skating · Bowling · Snowshoeing · Paragliding · Guided walks · Tobogganing (50 kms)
Eating out
Wengen has a variety of restaurants to choose from. Pizzas from approx. SFr18 · Fondue from approx. SFr25 · Try the Da Sina or the Lauberhorn Treff .
Other amenities
· Flood-lit ski and snowboard exhibitions · Cinema · Shopping · Train to the Jungfraujoch at 3454m · Piz Gloria revolving restaurant on the Schilthorn above Mürren · English church
Private Transfer
From Geneva airport
One-way (arrival) from £193 pp. Return from £366 pp.Families
The pretty village of Wengen is a superb family resort with excellent facilities to care for children during the day. In Wengen, the Playhouse is an English speaking kindergarten taking children from 18 months to 7 years and is held at the Sport Pavilion. Its hours are 0900-1700 from Sunday to Friday and children can be dropped off at anytime. Its costs approx. 15 SFr for 1 hour and lunch costs 10 SFr, taken at the Sunstar Hotel (to be booked locally and price may vary). Grindewald has an English speaking kindergarten at the Bodmi nursery slope and at the top of the Mannlichen and First areas. Opening times are 0930-1600 Monday to Friday for children aged 3 to 7 years. Full day care is approx SFr 50 per day.
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Our best deals to Wengen
Looking for the cheapest date/price combo? We've done the searching so you don't have to...
| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sat 17 March 2012 | London Luton | Wengen in Switzerland | Self catering |
£449 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 17 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Wengen in Switzerland | Half board |
£465 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Wengen in Switzerland | Half board |
£514 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Wengen in Switzerland | Half board |
£547 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 17 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Wengen in Switzerland | Half board |
£610 based on 4 sharing |