Timeline
16:07
Take the cable car up to the Lauberhorn summit. The climb takes the edge off the day and gives you space to breathe before the crowd arrives. Dress warmly; the wind at 2,472 meters is sharp in January.
16:52
Photopoint Männlichen Grindelwald - Wengen
Walk 38 minutes north to the Photopoint Männlichen Grindelwald - Wengen. This is the prime vantage point. Settle in early to find a clear spot facing west. The sun will sink toward the WSW, painting the peaks in blue and gold.
17:22
Head back down to the village. The light fades quickly, so use the next hour to find a place to eat. Since there are no food shops listed in the immediate vicinity, check the route from the station to a restaurant in Wengen or Lauterbrunnen.
18:22
End the evening in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. It is a 50-minute walk west from the anchor, or a short train ride. The valley floor is sheltered and warm, offering a quiet place to finish your meal and a drink as the stars come out.
Local tip
The walk from the summit to the photopoint is exposed. Ensure your footwear is suitable for snow and ice in January. The return journey is best done by cable car to keep your energy up for dinner.
Check before you go
- Cable car schedules change seasonally. Check the current timetable for the Wengen-Männlichen line.
- Sunset is at 17:07 on 15 January. It gets dark soon after; bring a headlamp for the walk to the photopoint if you arrive late.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Wengen (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).