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Former municipality in Bern, Switzerland
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Wengen is an Alpine resort in the Bernese Highlands of Switzerland. It's at above sea level, reached by cog railway and with no vehicle access, on the route up towards the Eiger and Jungfrau. Its permanent population is about 1300, which swells in summer to 5000 and in winter to 10,000.
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Evangelisch reformierte Kirche Wengen
Perched on an outcrop at the north end of town, the austere interior of the church is not much to look at, but the pointy white clock tower is a local landmark and on a clear day the valley views from the gardens outside are breathtaking.
Wengen's sole movie theater features standard Hollywood fare. Open most nights with a single viewing at 8:30pm.
The largest independent ski school in the area, the sky blue coats of their instructors are ubiquitous on the slopes. Excellent, personalized service at a premium price. Partnered with the SkiSet gear rental shop in Wengen.
This is in town centre, next to the "magic carpet" lift for beginner practice. Group lessons run Sunday to Friday, individual lessons anytime.
Cafe-bakery with rolls, pastries, chocolate, sandwiches, quiche and the like, by some way the cheapest meal in town.
A local institution, this cavernous wooden barn stacked full of Swiss-Italian kitsch serves up pizza, pasta, steaks and has branched out into an attempt at an Irish pub as well. The pizza dough and oven are on point, but the toppings have room for improvement. Packed on weekends, so reserve a table in advance or take away.
Just when you'd despaired of finding a Bernese biryani. Tiny place, limited menu but reliable quality. They also have a branch in Grindelwald.
Sunny terrace for a rösti and a beer or three, with indoor seating if the weather is not cooperating. Come here for a leisurely meal not a quick bite.
Probably the best place to eat in Wengen: no frou-frou molecular gastronomy here, just food made with love from locally sourced ingredients. They have rooms, which are small and modern.
On Wengen's main drag, Tanne Bar has friendly service, eccentric decor, and a good selection of drinks with a particular emphasis on gin and whiskies. Get in early, because in season it fills up fast.
Comfy place 500 m from the centre and station, so it's quieter than others.
Charming 40-room chalet established in 1881, friendly and efficient and gets lots of return visitors.
Good mid-price hotel a ten min walk from the centre.
Pleasant central spa hotel.
Atmospheric hotel opened in 1894, with great mountain views. Comfy rooms, 2 conference rooms, gym and sauna; stylish dining in Chez Meyer or Jack's Brasserie.
The most central and probably the plushest hotel in the village, with fitness centre and good restaurant.
Great scores for comfort, service and dining, though it's edge of town.
Small but well-stocked branch of the ubiquitous Swiss chain, this is Wengen's only real supermarket.
Gift shop selling the usual Swiss Army knives and cuckoo clocks: the twist is that everything sold here is actually made in Switzerland.
For inter-city routes, travel via Interlaken, which has trains every 30 min from Bern.
Read in the guideWengen is compact so you walk. Some hotels have electric buggies for transfers.
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