News – 2018/19

Most new developments are on hold while the lift company concentrates on its huge ‘V-Cableway Project’ which includes two much-needed fast new gondolas from Grindelwald Grund. This has finally received all necessary permissions and construction work has started but no new lifts will open for 2018/19. For the 2019/20 season, the slow 40-year-old 4-seater gondola from Grindelwald Grund to Männlichen is due to be replaced by fast new 10-seater. And for 2020/21, a 28-person gondola is due to open from Grindelwald Grund to Eigergletscher.

Summary

Given the charm of the village, the friendliness of the locals and the drama of the scenery, it’s easy to see why many people love Wengen – including large numbers of Brits who have been going for decades. It’s great for a relaxing time, for those who don’t take their skiing too seriously, for families and for mixed groups of intermediates and non-skiers.
Keen piste-bashers should not underestimate the drawbacks. If you’re used to modern mega-resorts, you’ll find Wengen a huge contrast, and may have difficulty adjusting. But the spectacularly scenic Jungfrau region is one that every keen skier should experience; and to experience all of it, Wengen – centrally placed between Mürren and Grindelwald – is the best base.

Blogs, features and news

• Kitzbühel’s Hahnenkamm Races held behind closed doors
• Work underway on Eiger Express
• Journey to the Top of Europe
• Nothing changes in Wengen