WENGEN: RESORT HIGHLIGHTS

STAY:

Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and spectacular views onto the Jungfrau range and Lauterbrunnen Valley from Hotel Alpenruhe. Expect a warm, friendly welcome from hosts, Jana and Andreas, and their team who provide excellent service and the finest attention to detail. The interior of the 24-room hotel is defined by peaceful colours and stylish Swiss 20th-century design and each day begins with a superb breakfast using local produce. Children are welcome from the age of eight years old. +41 33 856 24 00; alpenruhe-wengen.ch

SKI:

Test yourself on the Lauberhorn downhill course — one the longest and toughest on the World Cup Ski circuit, where pros reach speeds of up to 100mph. Some runs — mostly black — are open to the public offering views of the region’s famous peaks, the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

SEE:

Take the WengenMännlichen cable car for breathtaking views at Royal Walk. Or explore Jungfraujoch to see the

Ice Palace, carved from the Aletsch Glacier, a UNESCO World Heritage site.