The Hotel Jungfrau in the Bernese Oberland situated at 1900 metres on the sunny alpine meadows of Wengernalp is far from the bustling crowds. The exhilarating views across to the 4000m mythical mountain peaks and glaciers of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau have captivated painters, composers and writers since the awakening interest for the Alps began in the 18^th century. History has been written here ... and is still being made today. The ski in/ski out convenience of the hotel affords easy connections to the many lifts and cable cars in the Jungfrau region that covers Wengen, Grindelwald and Mürren. A brief descent takes you to the nearby chairlift and the Wengernalp train station just below the hotel. In summer at Wengernalp, with its quintessential Alpine scenery, there is a diversity of outdoor activities and adventures to suit guests of all ages.

Each of the individual rooms are simply furnished in a tasteful style that is both comfortable and charming. Most offer stunning views of either the Eiger, Mönch or the Jungfrau, while the well-appointed modern en-suite bathrooms have a traditional feel that complements the character of the rooms. The focus of our hotel's reception rooms is on comfortable, cosy spaces for families to relax after a day's winter sport or walking in the Jungfrau region. The intimate bar is ideal for a fireside drink before or after dinner with friends, while the rustic Jungfraustube is popular for lunch, an evening game of cards or a glass of wine around the snug fireplace. For those seeking a quiet moment to read or relax over a cup of tea and maybe a slice of homemade chocolate cake the elegant drawing room with its classic upholstered chairs is the perfect place. After a day in the mountains the health giving sauna and plunge pool is there for guests to pamper themselves and soothe tense muscles. Seasonal flower arrangements adorn most reception rooms and a fine collection of historical paintings of local alpine scenes add to the ambience.

A stay at the Hotel Jungfrau, with its spectacular location, provides our guests with many lasting impressions, be it winter or summer. Our regular guests, some who are now several generations of the same family, frequently tell us that staying at Wengernalp is an experience they look forward to each year. We believe this is largely because we still retain the tradition of being a small, family run hotel that is both friendly and caring, but also respectful in every way of our guests needs. For first time guests you'll find there's a lot to discover at Wengernalp, from the intriguing details of the hotel to the romantic surroundings ... and of course being up here in the mountains is an invigorating experience in itself. So like many others who have stayed with us before, we hope it will leave you with lasting impressions and many happy memories.

The Hotel Jungfrau has a long history that dates back to the beginning of touring the Alps in the 18^th century. First mentioned in a formative German travel book "Die Eisgebirge Des Schweizerlandes" by Gottlieb S. Gruner, published in 1760 it has undergone many significant changes since. Starting life as a primitive mountain hut it was then converted into a shelter providing food and drink to weary travellers. By the early 19^th century it became a popular mountain inn and by 1865 it was opened as the Hotel Jungfrau that we know today. Over the years many famous composers, poets, writers and artists have stayed here and an intriguing collection of well known drawings, prints and photographs record the history and events that are detailed in the late Kaspar von Almen's story of the Wengernalp (hotel proprietor from 1958 - 2007).

Story of the Wengernalp. (PDF)