Hotel Information

Hotel Schönegg


Property Description

“Top 25 Small Hotels in Switzerland”

TripAdvisor’s Travelers Choice Award 2014

Intimate, romantic and utterly unique, the historic Hotel Schoenegg has hosted generations of devoted guests since 1903. With only 20 rooms, this sophisticated hotel in Wengen, in the heart of Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland, offers a warm welcome, distinctive accommodations, and an exceptional level of personalized service that make it an ideal choice for both families and couples seeking a romantic retreat.

Rustic old timber, stone details and select antiques are ingeniously blended throughout the hotel with modern furnishings and a wealth of sophisticated amenities, including complimentary WiFi, flat-screen televisions and iPads on request. From its expansive windows, balconies and terraces, guests enjoy unrivaled views of the world-famous Jungfrau mountain and surrounding countryside.

The Hotel Schoenegg pampers guests throughout their stay. Its legendary restaurant boasts 13 Gault et Millau points and showcases produce and herbs harvested from its own gardens, as well as black truffles found in the region by the hotel’s own truffle dog.

Among the newest additions at the Hotel Schoenegg is the expansive Penthouse Apartment on the top floor, with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a full kitchen, and separate living room. Other distinctive features include a wine cellar with tables for private dining, a sauna accommodating six, a cozy library ideal for a quiet read, and a spacious lounge with a welcoming fireplace.

To reach the Hotel Schoenegg, guests travel to nearby Lauterbrunnen, where they park and board a train for a 15-minute ride to car-limited Wengen. The hotel is located in the town’s center, a five-minute walk from the train station and two minutes from the Mannlichen cable car, which whisks guests to world-class skiing, hiking and a wealth of other activities in just six minutes.

Dining

Restaurant 1903: Rated 13 Gault et Millau points, the hotel’s charming restaurant showcases exceptional cuisine in an elegantly rustic setting. Swiss regional cuisine is complemented by a wine list of Swiss and European wines, both modern and classic.

Breakfast: The Hotel Schoenegg’s traditional Swiss breakfast buffet provides guests with plenty of delicious fortification for a day in the great outdoors. It includes fresh baked pastries, homemade jams, muesli, cold meats, cheese, yogurt, fruits and more.

Bar Stübli: A cozy and popular meeting spot for hotel guests and Wengen locals alike, the hotel’s lively bar features a great selection of Swiss wines, spirits and local craft beer.

Wine Cellar: Hotel Schoenegg recently introduced a new wine cellar for a memorable and intimate private dining experience. Guests can select their wine bottle straight from the shelf.

Summer Terrace: Open in the warmer months, the hotel’s new terrace offers a lovely spot for al fresco lunch and dinner with an exceptional view of the Jungfrau mountain.

Vegetable and Herbs Garden: This new addition to the hotel debuted in spring 2014 and provides homegrown vegetables and herbs for the restaurant kitchen. In addition, the hotel has its own truffle-hunting dog trained to locate black truffles in the surrounding countryside.

Sports and Leisure

Sauna: The hotel’s new sauna provides post-ski and post-hike relaxation for up to six guests.

Library and Lounge Room: Guests can relax with family and friends over a board game or enjoy a quiet read in a choice of two inviting spaces: the cozy library and spacious, fireplace-warmed lounge.

Winter activities: Wengen is ideally located for access to a wide array of winter sports in the magnificent Bernese Oberland. Guests will find 213 kilometers of slopes for skiing and snowboarding on fresh powder, as well as trails for sledging, winter hiking and snowshoeing. Other winter activities include ice skating and curling.

Summer activities: Warm weather pursuits make the most of Wengen’s idyllic mountain setting. Active travelers can enjoy everything from tennis and hiking to mountain biking and rock climbing. For the adrenaline junkies, there’s paragliding, river rafting, bungee jumping and canyoning, while family travelers can spend sunny days playing mini golf, swimming and more.

Top Hotel Schönegg Selling Points:

  • One of the oldest houses in Wengen, having hosted guests since 1903.
  • Ideally located in the center of Wengen, high above the Lauterbrunnen valley, with first-class views of the old village and the breathtaking Jungfrau massif.
  • The Hotel Schönegg offers a total of 20 rooms ranging from cozy single rooms to spacious suites, including the expansive Penthouse Apartment on the top floor. Most rooms face south and offer a magnificent view of the Jungfrau.
  • The hotel’s legendary restaurant, Restaurant 1903, boasts 13 Gault et Millau points and showcases Swiss regional cuisine complemented by Swiss and European wines in an elegantly rustic setting.
  • Each day begins with a buffet of hot and cold breakfast options prepared from fresh, regionally-sourced products.
  • The hotel’s sun terrace provides a lovely setting to soak in the sun’s rays as well as beautiful views of the old village and Jungfrau massif.
  • Each afternoon the hotel’s pastry chef prepares a selection of cakes and patisserie served with coffee on the sun terrace (weather-permitting) or in the restaurant.
  • The honesty bar, open 24 hours a day/7 days a week, offers a space for guests to relax and enjoy tea, coffee and other refreshing beverages.
  • The hotel’s massage room and sauna offer spaces to relax and be pampered.

Top Wengen Selling Points:

  • Beautiful, picturesque car-free village.
  • Located on an elevated plateau high above the Lauterbrunnen valley, Wengen is considered the sunniest place in the Bernese Oberland.
  • Jungfraujoch / Top of Europe (with its incomparable alpine panorama) is easily reached by train from Wengen.
  • Spectacular sporting events during the course of the year, including one of the most important in Switzerland: The world-famous Lauberhorn race.
  • Broad range of warm and cold weather outdoor activities including skiing, hiking trails, helicopter tours, paragliding, canyoning, ziplining, biking, base-jumping, mountain climbing and curling.
  • Open-air ice rink located in the center of the village.
  • Nearby tobagganing reachable by aerial cableway.
  • 27 km of cross-country ski trails in the region, with most suitable for beginners.
  • 200 km of downhill skiing, ranging from gentle pistes to challenging slopes.

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Hotel Schönegg
Romantik Hotel Schönegg CH-3823 | Wengen, Switzerland
Phone:
+41 (0)33 855 34 22
Fax:
+41 (0)33 855 42 33
General Manager:
Paul Urchs
General Manager Email:
GDS CODES:
Sabre: YX 185221
Apollo/Galileo: YX 13999
Worldspan: YX BRNRH
Amadeus: YX ZLERHS
Reservations
Phone:
+41 (0) 33 855 34 22
Currency:
CHF
Open:
Winter and Summer / Closed early April through early June and early October through mid-December
Air-conditioning:
No
Credit cards:
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners
Airport:
Zurich: 149 km (92 mi); approx. 2 1/2 hours by car
Geneva: 224 km (140 mi); approx. 3 hours by car
Bern: 65 km (40 miles); approx. 1 hour by car
Meal Plan:
BB