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Wengen

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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Eat
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Drink
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Buy
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12 places

  1. Eat

    Bäckerei Vincenz

    Cafe-bakery with rolls, pastries, chocolate, sandwiches, quiche and the like, by some way the cheapest meal in town.

    Mon Tue Thu-Sat 07:30-18:30

  2. Eat

    Bären

    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.

    Daily 18:00-21:30B&B double Fr. 250

  3. Buy

    Coop

    Small but well-stocked branch of the ubiquitous Swiss chain, this is Wengen's only real supermarket.

    Daily 08:00-18:30

  4. Eat

    Da Sina

    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.

    Daily 17:30-21:30, plus lunch Sat Sun onlyMains Fr. 20-40

  5. Eat

    Eiger

    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.

    Daily 08:00-21:00

  6. Eat

    Golden India

    Just when you'd despaired of finding a Bernese biryani. Tiny place, limited menu but reliable quality. They also have a branch in Grindelwald.

    Tue-Sun 12:00-15:00, 17:00-21:30

  7. See

    Kino Wengen

    Wengen's sole movie theater features standard Hollywood fare. Open most nights with a single viewing at 8:30pm.

    Adults/children CFH 15/10

  8. See

    Lutheran Church

    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.

  9. Drink

    Tanne Bar

    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.

    Daily 16:00-02:30

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    Altitude Ski School

    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.

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    Ski School Wengen

    This is in town centre, next to the "magic carpet" lift for beginner practice. Group lessons run Sunday to Friday, individual lessons anytime.

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    Swiss Made

    Gift shop selling the usual Swiss Army knives and cuckoo clocks: the twist is that everything sold here is actually made in Switzerland.

    Daily 08:30-18:30