Hotel Falken

Features

Terrace/Balcony
Half board

Run by the Cova family for over 100 years and one of the original hotels of Wengen, the historic Hotel Falken is full of character and has an old-fashioned charm. Situated just 5 minutes’ walk above the village centre, it enjoys a quiet location with wonderful views. Guests return year after year for the relaxed and informal atmosphere.

Bedrooms: 44. Simply furnished and pleasant, most twins and singles have bath or shower, wc, telephone and radio. Some good value twins have washbasin only (no private wc - use of shower/wc in corridor). All rooms have superb views of the surrounding mountains.

Meals: Buffet breakfast and good 4-course dinner.

Facilities: Comfortable lounges, one with piano; cosy bar; reading and TV room with satellite channels; large dining room; sunny terrace; lift. Ski back to hotel, conditions permitting.

Special Attractions: • Welcome drink • Pianist most evenings • Christmas and New Year gala dinners included • Weekly buffet • Member of Swiss Historic Hotels

Official Rating: n/a

Wengen Resort Info

Wengen, which shares the Jungfrau pass with Grindelwald and Murren, is most famous for its dramatic downhill course, the 'Lauberhorn'. It's also known as one of those classic Swiss ski resorts that is relaxed and has stunning scenery. Don't come here solely to bash as many pistes as possible. Wengen is traffic free and only accessible only by train from Lauterbrunnen. Many skiers will then take the train on up to Kleine Scheidegg, so a good knowledge of the timetable is vital to avoid queues although the newly renovated cable-car to Mannlichen provides a quicker alternative into the main area. As with Grindelwald, the views of the Eiger and the surrounding mountains are awesome. Both resorts share the problem of unreliable snow, as the pistes don't go much higher than 2000m. The skiing is very good for intermediates and beginners and the ski schools are excellent. Advanced skiers and boarders don't have too many pistes to try, but off-piste is adequate.

Many people go to Wengen simply for the atmosphere. It's sedate, stress- and traffic-free and 'old-school'. The village has excellent hotels that provide most of the dining, with some superb mountain eateries to boot. Nightlife is fairly restrained but non-skiers have plenty to occupy themselves with. In particular there is the option of the train, providing access to the valley below, to Murren, and to Interlaken. When the weather is fine, many people are happy just to sit out, enjoy the scenery and soak up the ambience of the place. It isn't just skiing in Wengen, you know. More Wengen resort information