This Stunning Village Is the 'Sleeping Beauty' of the Swiss Alps-and You Can Only Reach It by Train

""Wengen is like stepping into a postcard-car-free streets, flower-draped chalets, and the towering presence of the Jungfrau above it all," Maurer tells Travel."

""It's a popular base for travelers venturing into other villages in the area and those taking day trips to the Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe.""

Wengen, a picturesque car-free village in the Swiss Alps, offers stunning mountain views and charming chalet-style buildings. Known for the International Lauberhorn Race and as a base for exploring the Lauterbrunnen Valley, it recently gained a five-star hotel, Grand Hotel Belvedere. The village, often overshadowed by well-known Swiss destinations, is gaining recognition and is described as the 'sleeping beauty' of the Alps. Its postcard-like scenery makes it a desirable winter destination for travelers seeking unique experiences in the mountains.

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