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The car-free mountain village in the Bernese Oberland perches on a sun terrace above the Lauterbrunnen Valley with views of the Eiger, Moench, and Jungfrau. Famous for the legendary Lauberhorn downhill, the oldest ski race in the Alps.

What awaits you

SkiingHikingNatureCar-free

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 21°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

Insider tip: October — a pleasant 15°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (4°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
3°
Jan
6°
Feb
8°
Mar
9°
Apr
14°
May
19°
Jun
21°
Jul
21°
Aug
16°
Sep
15°
Oct
8°
Nov
5°
Dec
Sunshine hours
5h
Jan
7h
Feb
8h
Mar
8h
Apr
10h
May
12h
Jun
12h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
7h
Oct
5h
Nov
4h
Dec
Rain days
14d
Jan
13d
Feb
14d
Mar
18d
Apr
24d
May
18d
Jun
16d
Jul
11d
Aug
18d
Sep
14d
Oct
16d
Nov
16d
Dec

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Wengen as a Vacation Destination

Wengen is an excellent choice for ski holidays, hiking trips. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 21°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. As an upscale destination, a more generous budget is advisable.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

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Local languages
DE