Ten of the best hotels in Wengen

The picturesque alpine village of Wengen is a popular holiday destination year round. Located on a sunny terrace above the Lauterbrunnen Valley, this car-free village makes an ideal base for exploring the stunning Jungfrau Region.

Whether you are visiting in winter for the excellent skiing and snowboarding opportunities or during the warmer months for hiking and enjoying the breathtaking views, there is a Wengen hotel to suit.

Wengen offers a good range of hotels – some directly beside the ski slopes, others with spa and wellness centres, and many with panoramic alpine vistas from the bedrooms.  When it comes to choosing your hotel accommodation, Wengen offers something for every budget.

In this guide, we cover ten of the most popular lodging choices to help you find the perfect hotel in Wengen, Switzerland for your stay.

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Hotels in Wengen covered in this guide

Braunbär Hotel & Spa	Browse and Book
Beausite Park Hotel	Browse and Book
Maya Caprice Boutique Hotel and Spa	Browse and Book
Hotel Silberhorn	Browse and Book
Wengenerhof	Browse and Book
Hotel Schonegg	Browse and Book
Arenas Resort Victoria-Lauberhorn	Browse and Book
Hotel Bären Wengen	Browse and Book
Hotel Alpenrose	Browse and Book
Hotel Alpenruhe	Browse and Book

Braunbär Hotel & Spa – 4*

Braunbär Hotel & Spa is a contemporary Alpine-style hotel offering a relaxed atmosphere, wellness facilities and a convenient location in the centre of car-free Wengen.

Location: The hotel is located opposite the Männlichen cable car station and within easy walking distance of Wengen railway station, making it a convenient base for exploring the Jungfrau Region.

Rooms:

Accommodation includes a range of double rooms, family rooms and suites, many featuring warm timber finishes and private balconies with mountain or valley views. 

Amenities:

Guests can enjoy a daily breakfast buffet, restaurant, lounge bar and cosy fireplace areas. Wellness facilities include an indoor pool, sauna, steam bath and relaxation spaces.

During the warmer months, outdoor seating and garden areas provide a pleasant place to relax after hiking or sightseeing.

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

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Beausite Park Hotel – 4*

Beausite Hotel Wengen is nestled at the foothills of the Jungfrau, Eiger and Monch mountains within this car-free Swiss village, and offers fabulous facilities including fine dining and a luxurious spa. 

Location: Central Wengen by cable car lower terminus

Rooms:

There is a selection of spacious, light-filled rooms at Park Hotel Beausite Wengen, including suites, an apartment and family suites.

Amenities:

Guests at Beausite Park Hotel Wengen can enjoy a hearty buffet breakfast daily as well as fine dining in the restaurant for lunch and dinner. 

There is free WiFi throughout, as well as a fitness and relaxation zone, indoor pool, jacuzzi steam bath, sauna and Himalayan-style tepidarium. 

Outside is an ecological swimming pond for summer use, while for children there is an indoor playroom and a playground outside. 

Hotel Beausite Wengen is ideally situated for accessing the area’s ski slopes, including Grindelwald and the Kleine Scheidegg. The hotel offers a transfer service from the train station.

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Maya Caprice Boutique Hotel and Spa – 4*

The delightful Hotel Caprice Wengen is a fully renovated chalet-style property in a convenient, scenic spot. It features a stylish, contemporary interior.

Location: Close to the train station

Rooms:

There are a range of room styles at Hotel Caprice for guests to choose from for their accommodation in Wengen, including budget, small or superior rooms as well as triples and suites. 

All rooms have recently been redecorated in a natural style with lots of wood and huge windows as well as en-suite bathroom, cable TV and DVD, hairdryer and mini-bar. 

Most rooms have balconies with valley and mountain views.

Amenities:

The cuisine at the Caprice restaurant is Mediterranean-inspired, using fresh seasonal ingredients from the local region. Menus change daily, and each dish is freshly prepared. 

The restaurant boasts mountain views and there is also a lounge with a fireplace, an apres-ski bar, and an outdoor sun terrace. 

This charming hotel in Wengen village is just a short walk from the station and enjoys uninterrupted views of the Jungfrau and Lauterbrunnen valley. 

There is quick, easy access to both the ski slopes and the local hiking area, and the cable car is just 200 meters away. 

Within the hotel guests can relax in the sauna, whirlpool bath and gym, or book an indulgent massage.

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Hotel Silberhorn – 4*

Hotel Silberhorn Wengen is a four-star property in the car-free village center, surrounded by the Bernese Oberland mountains within the Jungfrau region.

Location: Close to train station

Rooms:

Hotel Silberhorn offers comfortable Alpine-style accommodation in the centre of car-free Wengen, with many rooms featuring seating areas and mountain views. Room categories range from singles and doubles to larger family rooms and apartments.

Amenities:

The hotel is conveniently located just a short walk from Wengen railway station and close to the Männlichen cable car and ski slopes, making it a popular base for both winter sports and summer hiking.

Facilities include a wellness area with indoor and outdoor whirlpools, saunas, steam bath and relaxation areas, along with a fitness room and ski storage facilities.

The hotel also features an on-site restaurant serving Swiss and international cuisine, including traditional dishes such as fondue and raclette. A bar and lounge area provide a cosy setting for après-ski drinks or evening relaxation.

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Wengenerhof – 4*

The traditional style Wengenerhof dates from 1998 and provides a range of accommodation in Wengen, situated within extensive, scenic grounds.

Location: 450 metres from train station

Rooms:

Hotel Wengener Hof offers a range of accommodation including single, double, triple and family rooms, along with spacious suites. Many rooms feature balconies and panoramic mountain views.

Amenities:

One of the hotel’s standout features is its garden terrace with sweeping views of the Jungfrau and Lauterbrunnen Valley. The hotel is known for its warm hospitality, peaceful atmosphere and convenient location within walking distance of the village centre and railway station.

Facilities include complimentary Wi-Fi, a wellness area with Finnish sauna, experience showers and relaxation spaces.

The hotel restaurant serves breakfast and refined evening meals accompanied by an extensive wine selection. Guests can also relax in the cosy lounge and bar area with fireplace.

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Hotel Schonegg – 3*

Hotel Schönegg Wengen occupies one of the oldest buildings in this Swiss mountain village, directly opposite the Jungfrau Massif.

Location: The hotel is located close to the Männlichen cable car station and within easy walking distance of Wengen railway station.

Rooms:

Accommodation includes single, double and family rooms as well as junior suites, many with south-facing balconies overlooking the mountains.

Rooms combine Alpine charm with contemporary comforts and include complimentary Wi-Fi, TV and modern en-suite bathrooms.

Amenities:

Guests can enjoy a daily breakfast buffet, while the hotel restaurant serves seasonal cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients.

The hotel also features a cosy lounge area, honesty bar and terrace with mountain views.

Throughout the property, timber interiors and traditional Alpine styling create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

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Arenas Resort Victoria-Lauberhorn – 3*

Hotel Victoria Lauberhorn Wengen dates from 1897 and is located right by the train station and cable car. Facilities include a swimming pool and a deluxe spa.

Location: Central Wengen, close to train station

Rooms:

Guests can choose from single, double, triple or family rooms at Arena Hotel Lauberhorn Wengen, some of which have attached balconies. 

All rooms include free WIFI access, TV, radio and telephone, safe, hairdryer and coffee machine. 

Amenities:

Hotel Victoria Wengen has its own wellness center, the Alpine Spa, featuring a pool, sauna, steam bath, fitness room, massage showers, relaxation room, and sun terrace. 

Restaurant Pasta and More offers à la carte dining including grills and Swiss specialties for lunch and dinner, while Lobhörner restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. The latter comprises a four-course meal of your choice.

Various sporting and leisure pursuits can be reached on foot from Arenas Resort and Hotel Lauberhorn Wengen including curling, tennis, mini-golf, and skating.

If you’re looking for a 3-star hotel in Wengen near the train station, this is a great choice.

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Hotel Bären Wengen – 3*

Hotel Baren Wengen offers Alpine-style, modern accommodation that has been designed to seem as if the mountains are right there within the room with you.

Location: Central Wengen, 350 metres from train station

Rooms:

Light-filled, comfortable rooms at Baren Wengen offer great views of the natural environment. Some have balconies, and they can sleep up to four people or families. There is also a two-bedroom chalet. 

All rooms are equipped with an en-suite shower room, flatscreen TV, free WiFi, hairdryer, and safe with coffee, tea, and fresh mountain spring water.

Amenities:

The restaurant at Hotel Baeren Wengen is open daily for breakfast and dinner, serving freshly prepared seasonal dishes, which can be enjoyed on the terrace during summer. 

Other hotel facilities include a children’s playroom and outdoor playground, reserved ski storage at the cable car station, ping pong table, and tablet devices for guests’ use. 

Hotel Bären is situated just 350 metres from the train station, and you can walk to the cable car in just five minutes.

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Hotel Alpenrose – 3*

A family-run property since 1881, Hotel Alpenrose, Wengen offers alpine-style accommodation in a quiet and picturesque location.

Location: Approximately 450 metres from Wengen railway station in a peaceful setting overlooking the Lauterbrunnen Valley

Rooms:

Hotel Alpenrose offers a range of accommodation including single, double and family rooms, along with apartments suitable for longer stays or small families.

Rooms are decorated in a traditional Alpine style with warm timber furnishings and include complimentary Wi-Fi, TV and private bathrooms.

Amenities:

The hotel enjoys panoramic views over the Lauterbrunnen Valley, waterfalls and surrounding mountains, making it a relaxing base for exploring the Jungfrau Region.

Guests can unwind in the cosy lounge with fireplace or relax in the peaceful garden during warmer months.

Its quiet location also makes the hotel an excellent starting point for hiking, skiing and mountain excursions throughout the Wengen–Jungfrau area.

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Hotel Alpenruhe – 3*

Hotel Alpenruhe Wengen offers all en-suite accommodation, and every room has a private balcony to afford visitors panoramic views over the surrounding valley and mountains. 

Location: 600 metres from train station

Rooms:

All 24 rooms at the Alpenruhe hotel in Wengen have cable TV, en-suite bathroom, and attached balcony, and each has either a forest or mountain view. Other comforts include high-quality linens and ample storage space. 

Amenities:

The village center, train station, and Männlichen Cable Car are all within ten minutes’ walk, and ski boots can be stored on a complimentary basis at the sports shop by the cable car. 

Luggage storage, station pick-up and transfer is also available free of charge.

A breakfast buffet is served each morning, and by afternoon drinks can be taken on the terrace. Please note there is no restaurant for lunch and dinner.

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Useful things to know about Wengen

Wengen is located on a terrace above Lauterbrunnen in the Jungfrau Region at 1,274 metres above sea level.

The town has a permanent population of around 1,000 residents and 5,500 guest beds.

Wengen’s Tourist Office, Coop supermarket, banks and most shops can be found close to the train station which is in the heart of the village.

The Lauberhorn World Cup Ski race is held in Wengen every January. The event attracts a world-class field of downhill and slalom skiers.

Map of hotels in Wengen, Switzerland

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Wengen Visitor’s Tax

Visitors staying overnight in Wengen are required to pay a Visitor Tax (tourist tax) for each night of their stay. Current rates are typically around CHF 4–5 per adult per night, with reduced rates applying for children.

The Visitor Tax is often added separately to the accommodation cost and is usually payable directly to the hotel or apartment owner at check-out.

Wengen Guest Card

Payment of the Wengen Visitor Tax entitles guests to a local guest card which offers discounts on selected activities and attractions in the Jungfrau Region. Benefits may include reduced admission to local attractions and discounts on selected mountain railways and cable cars, including the Wengen–Männlichen cableway.

If you plan on spending several days in the region, it is also worth considering a Jungfrau Travel Pass or Berner Oberland Pass, both of which include extensive travel on public transport and many mountain railways and cable cars throughout the area.

Best things to do in Wengen

Wengen is an excellent base for hiking in summer and skiing in winter and for exploring the whole Jungfrau Region.

Popular mountain excursions from Wengen include the Jungfraujoch and Mannlichen, but there are many more mountains that can be easily reached by train, cable car and funicular. This article has more suggestions.

Be sure to allow time in your itinerary to enjoy the stunning views from Wengen. It is ideally located at the foot of the Jungfrau and on a sunny plateau above the Lauterbrunnen Valley.

How to get to Wengen

Wengen is a car-free village situated above Lauterbrunnen and can only be reached by train.

Trains depart from Interlaken Ost and travel via Lauterbrunnen to Wengen (and return) every 30 minutes. Journey time from Interlaken is 44 minutes and from Lauterbrunnen is just 12 minutes.

If you have a Swiss Travel Pass, Jungfrau Travel Pass or Berner Oberland Pass, travel between Interlaken and Wengen is free.

Visitors arriving by car can park their vehicle at the multi-storey car park next to Lauterbrunnen station. Rates start from CHF 17 per day / CHF 88 per week.

Final Thoughts

As you can see, there are a wide range of Wengen hotels to choose from. In this article I’ve covered ten of the properties that are regularly rated amongst the best hotels in Wengen.

I hope I’ve helped you to find the perfect hotel for your Wengen stay.

To read our full guide to Interlaken and the Jungfrau Region, > click here.

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