Mendelssohn Musikwoche a great success in Wengen

 

The Mendelssohn Musikwoche in Wengen was another great success.  Running from 17 to 24 August at the Reform Church the festival featured amazing musicians from a variety of countries and backgrounds.

The initial concert featured The Guarneri Trio Prag with an all Mendelssohn programme.

 

Thanks to Rolf Wegmüller and Beatrix Jerie for all their hard work and success.

Find out more about this festival.

MG Band Concert in Wengen

 On 16 July 2024 the MG local band performed for tourists and locals in the town centre.  Fantastic music and refreshments.  The series of concerts this summer will continue in August.  Click here for more information.

16 July 2024 Concert

Moon over Breithorn

 Early morning view of the almost full moon over the Breithorn.

Avalanches hopefully mark the end of the snow season in Wengen

 

After a week of heavy spring snow the sun is back out and the avalanches down the side of the Männlichen have started.  My dog does not like them!

Tal & Sagen Museum Lauterbrunnen, Berner Oberland, Switzerland

The Tal Museum in Lauterbrunnen is located in the former mill.  Specialising in local history and legends, the museum is open from 1 June to the end of September.  Special events include guided historical walks and festivals featuring Swiss music and food.  Check the website for opening days and times.  https://www.talmuseum-sagenwelt-lauterbrunnen.ch/

 

Easter at St Bernard's English Church in Wengen

Easter week was celebrated with cloudy skies and services by visiting chaplain, Liz Lever.  A candlelight Good Friday evening service was particularly poignant with readings from Women of Holy Week: An Easter Journey in Nine Stories by Paula Gooder.  The story of Mary, wife of Clopas, reflected on how women were there with Jesus at his death and burial.

The church will be closed until mid-June 2024 when new visiting chaplains will resume their service to the wider community.

 

 

Spring storm brings fresh snow to the slopes in Wengen

 

Fresh snow in the mountains this weekend but warmer temperatures in the Bernese Oberland mean it won't last in Wengen village for long.

 Pool Race, Wengen, Switzerland   16 March 2024

The annual Pool Race was held in the main square of the town at the bottom of the ski slope.  A purpose built snow pool welcomed over 100 racers who made the occasional special by dressing in all kinds of crazy outfits.  Congratulations to Nicholas Niederhäuser for his win!

Sunshine on the Männlichen, the north face of the Eiger and Grindelwald    

A beautiful day to explore the Männlichen ski area with a fantastic view of the Eiger, Grindelwald and the ski areas.  The Eiger Express is a relatively new cable car that takes you from Terminal in Grindelwald up to Eigergletscher station.  Lunch at Kleine Scheidegg tops it off!

 Spring is Arriving in Wengen!

Warmer temperatures and rain showers signal that the winter season is changing quickly.  Lots of beautiful cloud formations and a mix of rain and sun.  Daffodils are starting to appear and other spring flowers dot the fields.  Perfect weather for hiking in the Bernese Oberland!

A beautiful morning in Wengen, Switzerland

 

 21 February 2024  Tonight the Frog Prince at the Marionette Theatre Wengen

Production with songs and music to listen to and sing along to.

Reservation / information recommended!
 Tourist Information Wengen, Tel. 033 856 85 85

Admission: Children CHF 15.00, adults CHF 20.00,
recommended age from 4 years

Playing time approx. 1 hour
5:00 p.m.

in the Wengen puppet theatre

Am Acher
3823 Wengen

Additional dates

Wed. Feb. 28, 2024

Wed. March 6, 2024

Wed March 13, 2024 Dernière

 Downhill Only Club celebrates 99 years in 2024

On Tuesday, 6 February, 2024 the DHO hosted the annual President's drinks and reception at their headquarters in the Eiger Building in Wengen.

President Sarah Hoyle welcomed all the members, guests and representatives of local businesses and relayed news about upcoming events.

Of particular interest to many is the planned 100th anniversary gala dinner in 2025 to be held in February.

Next week starts the annual half term ski racing with special categories by age and ability.

Ryan Regez back on the Ski Cross Scene in St Moritz

 After a long break due to injury, Swiss skier Ryan Regez was back on the slopes in St Moritz this weekend.  Qualifying in 13th place on Saturday he eventually placed 14th.  Excellent news for Regez fans as he is getting the feel of the highly competitive sport.  Teammate Alex Fiva placed second.  Blick newspaper has an interesting article on his return.

The team are now on their way to Colere, Italy for competitions starting tomorrow.

The village of Wengen is cheering Ryan on to another spectacular season.

Inferno Race Finishes in Mürren Today

 The 80th International Inferno Ski Races started on January 24, 2024.  Conditions are far from perfect but the grand finish today will still be exciting.

The whole village and the cable cars are all decorated with Inferno memorabilia.  

 The Financial Times has published an article about Mürren's Kandahar Club's 100th anniversary.  Mürren is just a train and cable car ride away from Wengen.

 Hawley MacLean is a Wengen-phile who shares lots of information and photos from Wengen.  Check out his page on Facebook.

Marco Odermatt of Switzerland stormed to a fantastic win at the Lauberhorn Race on Saturday 13 January 2024 finishing 59 hundredths of a second ahead of France's Cyprien Sarrazin.  Dominik Paris of Italy finished in 3rd place.  The conditions were perfect.  25,000 fans crowded the slopes to cheer on the local hero.  Sadly Norwegian skier Aleksander Aamodt Kilde who was projected to be on the podium had a terrible crash near the finish and was airlifted to hospital in Bern.  Nothing broken but a dislocated shoulder means he is out for the season. 

Stefan Zürcher from Wengen has published a fantastic memoir of his time featuring in, and working on, many James Bond movies starting with 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service'.  A fascinating account of life behind the scenes in Hollywood, particularly in the filming of snow scenes.  Available on Amazon.

 

 There is lots to do in Wengen this winter.  Visit the Wengen tourism site for more information.

13 January 2024

Welcome back to Visit Wengen!  Today is the famous Lauberhorn Downhill Race and what a day for it!  Absolutely perfect weather and conditions.  Rooting for Marco Odermatt the Swiss favourite!