Wengen Holidays

Near its busier neighbour Interlaken, Wengen's a timeless little village with Hollywood-famous views. A place where waterfalls and railroads dot the countryside, it's a picture-perfect place to take in everything central Switzerland has to offer – from local cheeses and goulash to mountain-top adventures.

Winters come early, but there are loads of cosy spots around town to warm up. Fill your boots at one of the relaxed bars and cafés serving upscale and homely European fare. Or, finish a hunt for handmade Swiss souvenirs with an unusually scenic round of minigolf.

For those who want to up the pace, you can buy or rent gear in the local sports shops and carve up the mountainside – either by yourself or with an instructor. Drive three minutes to Lauterbrunnen and you can paraglide over the Alps – talk about a bird's-eye view.

Ascend Mannlichen by cable car, then ramble back down along a walking path for some of the best views in town. You can also hop on the trundling Jungfrau railway for a direct route to the famous Top of Europe and Sphinx Observatory.

Here are some ideas of things to do when staying in Wengen:

• Bike hire
• Cycle routes
• Open-air concerts
• Outdoor pool
• Tennis courts
• Minigolf