This snowy spring, Wengen plays host to two exciting international festivals of a very different kind – open air music and a rugged mountain race taking in 5 resorts across 3 countries over 4,500 vertical metres.

The time has never been better to visit this inredible traffic-free mountain village.

VERTICAL UP TOUR, WENGEN – 25th MARCH

5 resorts, 3 countries and 4,500 vertical metres – Vertical Up is not a race for the faint-hearted.
Wengen plays host to this epic race on Saturday 25th March.

Participants will run, snow-shoe, ski tour and mountaineer their way around this tough high altidude endurance course.

Start: 1,278m
Finish: 2,315m
Elevation gain: 1,028 vertical metres
Course length: 4.480 m
Average gradient: 25 %
Suggested equipment: touring skis, cross-country skis, running shoes with spikes, crampons, snowshoes, ski poles and barefoot!

http://vertical-up.com/en/wengen 

SNOWPEN AIR, WENGEN – 8-9TH APRIL

Rock music lovers will be in seventh heaven from 8 – 9 April when SnowpenAir takes centre stage in Wengen at 2,061 metres, with top artists including Gölä, The Baseballs and Andreas Gabalier.

Snowpenair guarantees an amazing atmosphere against a truly unique and stunning mountain backdrop.

An unforgettable musical festival with top international and national acts performing at the foot of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau mountains.

http://www.snowpenair.ch/en/ 

WHERE TO STAY

Stay close to all the action at a gorgeous mountain retreat – sample all Wengen has to offer staying at the Hotel Schoenegg with this great value Spring ski package:

3 nights in a double room anytime from 20th February until 9th April 2017* on a half-board basis including 2 days ski pass, ski hire and Fondue meal on the slopes (including drinks) for £1,200 per couple (£600pp).

To book call +41 33 855 34 22
Email mail@hotel-schoenegg.ch 
www.hotel-schoenegg.ch  
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Notes to Editors:

*Subject to availability

Zurich airport – 2 hours by road
Geneva airport – 3 hours by road
Cars left at Lauterbrunnen – 15 min train ride to Wengen
Hotel address: Hotel Schönegg, Auf der Burg 1401C, 3823 Wengen, Switzerland

For further information or to arrange a visit to Hotel Schoenegg please contact:

Polly Hamilton polly@pollyhamilton.co.uk 07801 279391

Caroline Ogi & Sylvain Stefanazzi Ogi
Hosts, Manager & Head Chef