Switzerland Resort guide

Wengen for Families

Wengen scores 4.3/10 for families: Beginner score 5.4 /10, Village elevation 1,274 m and Pool, ice rink or cinema 3 of 3.

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Piste network
104 km64.8 mi
Lifts
47
Top elevation
2,647 m8,680 ft
Ski area
Jungfrau Ski Region

Family score

  • 4.3Family
Why this score
FactValue
Beginner score5.4 /10
Village elevation1,274 m
Pool, ice rink or cinema3 of 3

Facilities

Family facilities in Wengen
FactValue
Childcare facilities0
Pools1
Ski schools0

Tips for families

  • Wengen scores 4.3/10 for families.
  • 40% of the piste network is green or blue, the easiest classification.
  • The village sits at 1274 m.

Easy pistes

Green and blue pistes in Wengen
PisteDifficultyLengthVertical
6Blue4,067 m13,340 ft684 m2,240 ft
2Blue3,005 m9,860 ft444 m1,460 ft
HindenburgBlue2,140 m7,020 ft305 m1,000 ft
11Blue2,105 m6,910 ft235 m770 ft
12Blue2,046 m6,710 ft327 m1,070 ft
DreisternBlue1,965 m6,450 ft339 m1,110 ft
36Blue1,955 m6,410 ft179 m590 ft
25Blue1,893 m6,210 ft351 m1,150 ft
22Blue1,802 m5,910 ft255 m840 ft
8Blue1,116 m3,660 ft185 m610 ft
31Blue1,054 m3,460 ft86 m280 ft
Bob RunBlue912 m2,990 ft103 m340 ft
MaulerhubelBlue686 m2,250 ft129 m420 ft
Maulerhubel CarvingBlue627 m2,060 ft128 m420 ft
FigelerBlue230 m750 ft19 m60 ft
FinelBlue179 m590 ft49 m160 ft

60 unnamed connecting sections, 15 km9.6 mi.

Frequently asked questions

Why does Wengen score 4.3/10 for families?

The three inputs that move the score most are Beginner score 5.4 /10, Village elevation 1,274 m and Pool, ice rink or cinema 3 of 3.

Is there childcare in Wengen?

0 childcare providers are listed in OpenStreetMap for Wengen.

How many ski schools are there in Wengen?

0.

How much of Wengen is easy skiing?

39.5% of the piste km we measure is green or blue.

How high is the village in Wengen?

1,274 m, with lifts to 2,647 m.

Are there magic carpets in Wengen?

3 magic carpets are mapped in Wengen.

How far is Wengen from Bern airport?

Bern is about 116 minutes by road from Wengen (47 km).

How high is Wengen?

The highest lift-served point is 2,647 m, with the village at 1,274 m, a vertical of 1,846 m.

Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)