We are pleased to present a new Solo Travel Destination Post from Kimberly, a member of the Solo Travel Society on Facebook. Kimberly lives in Canada, and submitted the following report about Wengen. Do you have a solo travel destination that you would like to recommend? Submit your description here, along with a few photos, and share it with fellow travelers!
Solo travel rating: 1 (1 is easiest, 3 is most difficult. Please see chart below)
Languages spoken: Swiss German, English
Incredible views
Reasons to Visit Wengen, Switzerland
Wengen is a village in the Bernese Oberland in the canton of Bern, located in central Switzerland. It is situated at an elevation of 1,274 m above sea level. I found Wengen to be akin to a fairy tale or a Disney movie in appearance. The pictures you will take will not do it justice.
The beautiful snow-capped mountains, lush green scenery, and quiet fresh air are a few reasons this place is breathtaking.
Even if you're not into hiking in the summer or skiing in the winter, it's wonderful to just wander around, up and down hills, or sit on a balcony taking it all in. Wengen's beauty will stay with you for a lifetime.
My recommendation is to stay at Hotel Alpenrose and request a mountain view room at the front of the hotel. Make sure you eat there too! Their healthy and delicious five-course dinner consumed in the large dining room that faces the mountain was unreal and the buffet breakfasts made me want to get up earlier. Play some mini golf in the Swiss Alps while learning about Switzerland's Olympic history. Then make sure you finish it off with a cold beverage and some fondue (of course).
If you're game, take a hike around the area. You'll encounter beautiful cows and their authentic cowbells grazing in pastures and tiny original Swiss homes with their unique charm. You can even just hang out around the train station and take in the quiet, natural beauty and stunning landscape.
Fondue with a view? Yes, please!
Beautiful view from the balcony at Hotel Alpenrose
Solo Travel Destination Rating System
Safety – 1 (1 very safe, 2 safe in most areas, 3 be cautious at all times.)
Language – 2 (1 English is first language, 2 English speakers easy to find, 3 English speakers rare)
Navigation – 1 (1 easy to navigate by transit or car, 2 poor transit, car necessary, 3 not easy to get around)
Culture – 1 (1 Similar to North America or Western Europe, 2 Different from above but relaxed and easy, 3 Challenging)
Average Rating – 1 (1 is easiest, 3 is most difficult)
