Wengen, Bernese Alps, Switzerland
Grand Hotel Belvedere
Nestled in the Bernese Oberland, the charming village of Wengen beats with the rhythm of the mountains, overlooking the majestic Lauterbrunnen Valley and facing the iconic Jungfrau. A historic cradle of skiing and a hiker's paradise, this resort offers the quintessential pleasures of the Alps year-round. Dominating this exceptional landscape, the newly renovated Grand Hotel Belvedere unveils its 90 rooms and suites, each offering breathtaking views. Here, well-being and joie de vivre are at the heart of every stay, from the Japanese-inspired spa to two restaurants and bars.
hotel Guide
Facilities
- 90 rooms and suites. From every window and balcony, the majestic peaks of the Swiss Alps command attention, creating a truly hypnotic backdrop. Experience sumptuous parquet floors, furniture, and panelling crafted from the same wood, complemented by natural limestone walls, green granite bathrooms, and plush wool textiles. The ambience is completed by thoughtfully chosen lighting, ceramics, tapestries, and other pieces by local artisans.
- In-room amenities include: TV, B&O Bluetooth speaker, coffee machine, minibar, and free bottled water.
- Bath amenities by 'The Grown Alchemist' in rooms and Susanne Kaufman in their SPA.
- An in-house Monocle store is set to open this summer.
Wellness & SPA
- The wellness area offers a serene escape with a sauna, hammam, and Susanne Kaufmann treatments featuring Alpine botanicals. Two onsen-style pools (one outdoor with mountain views) for further relaxation. Additional amenities include Jungfrau-facing yoga, gym access with personal training, and a walking trail through the hotel's private forest.
Wine & Dine
- Two restaurants, Brasserie Belvedere and Restaurant Waldrand, skillfully rework the best of Swiss traditions with contemporary touches and techniques. Bringing a fresh and distinctive flair, Will Gordon, a young English chef, oversees all culinary endeavours throughout the hotel. Discover new modern classics, such as the forest mushroom ragu, pure alpine salmon, or the Luma ribeye served with their signature mountain hollandaise. Alternatively, simply savor the classic Fondue on the sun-drenched Sonnenbad terrace.
Dresscode
- Mountaineer-style.
Budget
- Rates start at CHF 380 per night and room, including à la carte breakfast and shuttle from the train station.
Local Guide
Summer Activities
- Over 500 km of marked walking trails and 15 mountain cableways in the surroundings lead to the most beautiful vantage points of the Jungfrau region; take for example the classic panorama route between Wengen and the Kleine Scheidegg, which offers up a particularly impressive view of the rock massif of the mighty Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. Wengernalp is a convenient starting point to travel up to the Jungfraujoch.
- Strongly recommended is the Eiger Trail hike at the foot of the Eiger north face as well as the scenic panoramic walk from the Männlichen over to Kleine Scheidegg, with its view down to Grindelwald and across to the Wetterhorn.
Ski Paradise
- The Jungfrau region is known for having some of the most extensive and varied skiing in Switzerland. With over 200 kilometres of ski runs from challenging black runs for experts to plenty of easy reds and blues for novices and intermediates, it makes it ideal for families and all grades of skiing ability.
- The neighboring ski areas of the Jungfrau region, Grindelwald-First, and Mürren-Schilthorn are also easily accessible.
Other Winter Activities
- The clean air, the long hours of sunshine – especially in winter – the toboggan runs, and around 50 km of winter hiking trails also attract non-skiers to the sunny resort.
When to Go
- The hotel is open all year round. Summertime is peak season.
How to Get There
- Wengen is a car-free village and only accessible by train. From Lauterbrunnen, take the 12-minute ride on the historic 1893 rack panoramic train to Wengen (runs every 1/2h). You will be picked up by one of their electric cars and driven to the hotel.
- Regular trains from Zurich, Geneva, and Basel airports via Bern and Interlaken Ost provide convenient connections to Lauterbrunnen. Undercover parking adjacent to the station is also available for car travellers.
