The magic of the holidays comes to Wengen
End of year celebrations in Wengen: Experience the magic of Christmas in the heart of the Swiss Alps
Nestled in the heart of the Bernese Alps, Wengen is transformed every winter into a veritable haven of magic. Surrounded by the mythical peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, this car-free resort seduces with its alpine charm, cozy ambiance and timeless elegance. When the snow covers its chalets and the lights twinkle in the streets, Wengen becomes the perfect setting for unforgettable end of year celebrations.
Whether you are a couple, family or friends, come and celebrate the most magical time of the year by staying in a resort, where Swiss traditions and lifestyle meet in the heart of a strikingly beautiful landscape for an unforgettable Christmas vacation.
A Christmas in Switzerland
Whether you dream of a magical stay conducive to disconnection or for your children to count the days before Christmas, treat yourself to a magical break. In Wengen, between Swiss traditions, snowy landscapes and moments of sharing, the magic of Christmas is fully experienced in the heart of the mountains. It is one of the ideal periods to enjoy the unique and enchanting atmosphere of the Swiss village.
The December 20, 2025, the station will vibrate to the rhythm of the famous Mulled wine festival, an unmissable event for all Christmas lovers. From 4 pm to 7 pm, visitors will be able to taste different varieties of mulled wine accompanied by small local sweets, all to the sound of music. A festive and friendly atmosphere will take place on the village square, where it will also be possible to skate under Christmas lights.
The next day December 21, will take place at 5 pm The Wengen Christmas concert, a moment particularly awaited by locals and travelers alike. Founded in 1897, the Wengen Musikgesellschaft, composed of around twenty musicians, performs every year in the village. Their repertoire combines traditional music and festive tunes to make the mountains vibrate to the sound of Christmas.
Then, the December 25 at 5 pm, Wengen will celebrate Christmas with the traditional open-air mass, an event full of charm and spirituality. At the edge of the Waldweihnacht Flüeleboden forest, locals and visitors gather around a fire, sharing punch, mulled wine and Christmas carols in a magical atmosphere. It is a friendly and typically Alpine tradition, to be experienced at least once in a lifetime.
To prolong these magical moments, our teams offer you a refined Christmas menu, to be enjoyed in a warm atmosphere.
Take advantage of a destination that invites you to relax and recharge your batteries at spa, and fully enjoy a family stay in the heart of the snowy mountains.
Celebrate The new year in an exceptional setting
In Wengen, the mild days following Christmas elegantly prepare for the excitement of New Year's Eve, when the station lights up to welcome the New Year in the most beautiful way possible.
New Year's Eve promises to be as spectacular as unforgettable.
Only a 30-minute drive from Wengen, the charming village of Grindelwald hosts festivities every year that attract visitors and locals alike. From 7:30 pm, a grand parade goes through the illuminated streets, before a procession heads to the church at midnight to mark the start of the New Year.
Starting at 9 pm, the Eiger summit comes alive with a DJ set under the stars, while the main street becomes the beating heart of the party. And to end this unforgettable evening, a drone show Illuminate the valley at 0:30 am, drawing sparkling shapes in the sky visible from the best viewpoints: Panoramaplatz, minigolf or even the Graben car park.
And for the occasion, our teams are also preparing a menu with local flavors that will be available very soon. In this magnificent setting, celebrating the transition to 2026 becomes much more than a celebration but an unforgettable Alpine experience, to be shared with those you love.
Wengen, the elegance of traditional celebrations in an exceptional setting
Traditional festivals in snowy landscapes, Wengen embodies all the magic of alpine winter. Between nature, festivities and gourmet pleasures, the resort offers a unique setting where emotion, refinement and authenticity mingle.
So, if you don't yet know where to go on vacation this winter, let yourself be seduced by Wengen, this village suspended between sky and mountains, where every moment becomes a precious memory.