Hi Chris,
Yes that's the appartment we are Staying at too - Mrs and Mrs Fuchser - do you know them ?
Good to hear about the views... we've cut back on the accomodation cost this year as this will be the first time actually skiing.
I don't know them personally but when we have friends staying i suggest that apartment and others in the village that 'still' offer good value for money. The only downside is the walk up with the luggage when you arrive but just arrange for the luggage to be collected if you don't fancy the challenge.
The red is easy and by the 2/3 day you will be skiing down it with your instructor or on your own(depending on your ability of course)
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Hi Chris, (or anywone else with knowledge)..
last couple of Q's before we start packing finally... Bearing in mind we are complete novices, do any of the Ski rental places have boot lockers as such ?.. or until we get our ski legs are we resigned to walking up and down that hill behind the Hotel Eiger in ski boots ?..
and lastly.. any recommendations for restaurants for an evening meal or a lounge bar to relax in with a few glasses of wine of an evening ?
thanks again - you have been really really helpful leading up to our first stay outside Wengen.
It snowed all morning at Murren today, ceasing about 1pm and now there is some blue sky and sunshine. The weather has been good since Sunday. I went with friends to the Schilthorn on Monday and to the top of the Jungfraujoch on Tuesday, on both occasions sunshine, no wind and of course stunning views! . I'm now sat in the airtime cafe in Lauterbrunnen using their free WiFi and consuming some of their excellent coffee and cakes (they do superb chocolate brownies )
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Alastair Pink, Is the airtime cafe in Lauterbrunnen very far from the station as if i have a very bad weather day during my visit to wengen it might be worth a visit.
Hi Chris, (or anywone else with knowledge)..
last couple of Q's before we start packing finally... Bearing in mind we are complete novices, do any of the Ski rental places have boot lockers as such ?.. or until we get our ski legs are we resigned to walking up and down that hill behind the Hotel Eiger in ski boots ?..
and lastly.. any recommendations for restaurants for an evening meal or a lounge bar to relax in with a few glasses of wine of an evening ?
thanks again - you have been really really helpful leading up to our first stay outside Wengen.
I think Alfred's Sporthaus offer a free Ski Depot service each night but if not try Mürren Tourism (info@muerren.ch) and ask if they offer a locker service which is located cross the road from them.
With regard to meals I would try the following restaurants -
Edelweiss Hotel (located on the lower road and close to Thams which you will pass when walking to it from Mürrenbahn station)
Home made Pizzas (cooked in a pizza oven, one of the best tasting in Mürren) and the Hot stone which i would also recommend
Menus online : http://www.edelweiss-muerren.ch/en/restaurant/menus.html
Winteregg Restaurant (out of the village, train journey or ski to it)
Superb home made rösti and lovely home made cakes with a great sun deck too and watch the world go by (pinched pic from the net as I don't have any good ones of the restaurant)
Hotel Jungfrau
Nice small relaxing bar inside and a great outside cablecar bar located on the large sun deck, good food from the restaurant with the added bonus in the evening of taking your drinks through to the large lounge with an open fire to let your food go down (good meeting point too)
http://www.hoteljungfrau.ch/en/home
Old pictures (igloo bar)
new picture (with old Schilthorn cablecar)
Plenty of other good quality restaurants to visit but it all depends on how long you are staying and your budget!!
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Alastair Pink, Is the airtime cafe in Lauterbrunnen very far from the station as if i have a very bad weather day during my visit to wengen it might be worth a visit.
It's no more than 5 mins walk from Lauterbrunnen station. If you locate the kiosk shop at lauterbrunnen station then at the rear of that building there is a ramp footpath that takes you up to the level of the main road, continue walking in the direction towards lauterbrunnen village and you'll find the airtime cafe on the right hand side of the road (just beyond Alpia sports which is on the left hand side).
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Alastair Pink, Is the airtime cafe in Lauterbrunnen very far from the station as if i have a very bad weather day during my visit to wengen it might be worth a visit.
It's no more than 5 mins walk from Lauterbrunnen station. If you locate the kiosk shop at lauterbrunnen station then at the rear of that building there is a ramp footpath that takes you up to the level of the main road, continue walking in the direction towards lauterbrunnen village and you'll find the airtime cafe on the right hand side of the road (just beyond Alpia sports which is on the left hand side).
+1 for this place. It's also one of the few places in the Alps where you can get a proper pie
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Can't wait to visit Wengen on Jan 18. Was thinking about maybe having a lesson. Any suggestions please from where from the wengen experts?
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Was raining when we arrived mid day but is now snowing heavily.
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Thank you again Chris for the added info! will definitely pop in to see Mr Tham and have dinner one night... Variety and all that.. Been reading the Tripadvisor reviews and looks excellent.
One week to go, looks like we'll miss the bluebird set for this week.. But on the plus side seems like getting colder for our arrival and some fresh snow.
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Can't wait to visit Wengen on Jan 18. Was thinking about maybe having a lesson. Any suggestions please from where from the wengen experts?
Privat Ski School - they only do private lessons. Office is at the end of the Main Street opposite the Bernerhof. They're all good but if you can get Tino you'll have one of the best lessons of your life.
Not had lessons in years but know many who have, all recommend Tino at Privat
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Just wondered if there is anything on for week after the Inferno race in Murren? I see that the Eiger guest house has some music on 29th jan.
The allmenhubel cafe bar has fondue evening on the Thursday 30th with torchlight descent ( has anyone done this?) any ideas on cost? Was it good? Etc?
Looking for some après ski and evening out ideas if anyone has any?
Thanks guys
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Just wondered if there is anything on for week after the Inferno race in Murren? I see that the Eiger guest house has some music on 29th jan.
The allmenhubel cafe bar has fondue evening on the Thursday 30th with torchlight descent ( has anyone done this?) any ideas on cost? Was it good? Etc?
Looking for some après ski and evening out ideas if anyone has any?
Thanks guys
Just wondered if there is anything on for week after the Inferno race in Murren? I see that the Eiger guest house has some music on 29th jan.
The allmenhubel cafe bar has fondue evening on the Thursday 30th with torchlight descent ( has anyone done this?) any ideas on cost? Was it good? Etc?
Looking for some après ski and evening out ideas if anyone has any?
Thanks guys
The tourism Office create a flyer each week which is circulated around the village. They are best people to contact to find out what is going on in the village ( info@muerren.ch )
The fondue night at the Allmendhubel costs CHF35 pp which includes return journey on the funicular or you can do the torchlight descent (guided) at CHF50 pp. The torchlight descent is good fun which can be arranged with the ski school office.
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NE1 wrote:
Can't wait to visit Wengen on Jan 18. Was thinking about maybe having a lesson. Any suggestions please from where from the wengen experts?
Privat Ski School - they only do private lessons. Office is at the end of the Main Street opposite the Bernerhof. They're all good but if you can get Tino you'll have one of the best lessons of your life.
Couldn't agree more. Privat and especially Tino are one of the best times you'll have!
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Any news on piste conditions in Murren this week guys?
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suzysue2, should be good, they got another couple of inches of fresh just 2 days ago, possibly slighty spring like, there might be a bit of snow or rain on Friday
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DG - would you agree that next week's outlook looks a lot colder ?
I'm a bit of a nutcase and like it cold - it was minus 27 two years ago when we were there... whole of Europe in deep freeze if you remember - loved it !
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Any news on piste conditions in Murren this week guys?
Conditions have been great but are deteriorating fast due to the thin cover and high temps.
At the very top today it was 1degC and very warm below, the bottom 1/3 of runs were in a mess with grass and mud showing through. It really feels like Easter skiing. I have heard that it is due to get colder at the weekend, but by then more snow will be needed for the lower runs.
The black run at the top was in fabtastic condition.
Kim at the top.
I dont remember where this video was shot exactly.
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Looks like the Schilthorn viewing platform to me. Thanks for the info, we go 25th so plenty of time for a drop in temps and more snow eh?
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gamer2471, yep temps droping from Friday, which is why it's about 50:50 for rain or snow, next week should be plesantly chilled all week with a slight chance of snow every day, however Monday and the Following Friday or Saturday look most likely for a bit of snow, possibly as much as 20cm on Monday but most likely much less say 5cm.
JimboS, video looks like it's down the red run by the Kandahar Chairlift
Oh and they've started to prep the race tracks in Wengen, they had the water sprays set up on the Slalom course earlier today.
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Yes its a pity as we wanted to do the mens downhill run but most of it is closed.
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I dont remember where this video was shot exactly.
ah - you arrive as we depart !... have fun arriving with the race hoards
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View down to Wengen from the top of the gondola.
And over to the Muren area from the same point.
And the viewing point where we took the pics.
We had another fantastic day up here today.
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JimboS, great pics
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The Europa cup race on the Laberhorn was cancelled today due to the snow being too soft. It was cloudy in the morning and very windy, Wixi chair was off due to the wind, but the sun came out in the afternoon and it turned out to be a great last day in Wengen.
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JimboS, thank you for the pictures and hope you have enjoyed yourselves in this amazing place.
Did you enjoy Mürren and its ski area when you visited??
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