Abendlauf Wengen 2027 - evening run through the village
On Friday 25 June 2027, the Abendlauf Wengen sends adults and children on an evening run through the car-free village, with start and finish on the village road.
Good to know
When: Friday 25 June 2027, in the evening; a second date for 2027 has not yet been published
Where: start and finish on the village road in Wengen
Format: main run of about 8 km, 2 km short run and 1.25 km children's races
Registration: online at abendlauf-wengen.ch, where start times and entry fees for 2027 are published
Getting there: Wengen is car-free and reached by train from Lauterbrunnen in 10 to 15 minutes
The event
The Abendlauf is a village run organised by the Verein Laufsport Wengen, based at Wengen Tourismus. Adults run about 8 km, the 2 km short run suits anyone who wants a shorter distance, and children have their own races over 1.25 km. In 2026, the children started at 18:40, the adults at 19:00 and the short run at 19:10, and entry cost CHF 25 for adults, CHF 15 for the short run and CHF 10 for children. Late registration was possible on race day from 16:00 to 18:00 behind the tourist centre, and participants travelled free on the train from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen.
In 2026 the run took place twice, on 3 July and 7 August. For 2027 the June date is set, and the date of a second evening will be published at abendlauf-wengen.ch.
Plan your stay
Hotel Victoria Lauberhorn is 1 minute on foot from Wengen station, in the car-free village where the run takes place. After the race, the 1,000 m² wellness and fitness area is in the same building, and Pasta & More, one of the hotel's restaurants and bars, serves à la carte in the evening. More events this summer are listed on the Wengen page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Abendlauf Wengen?
The Abendlauf Wengen is an evening run through the car-free village of Wengen, with start and finish on the village road. Adults run about 8 km, a 2 km short run is open to everyone, and children have their own races over 1.25 km. It is organised by the Verein Laufsport Wengen, based at Wengen Tourismus.
When is the Abendlauf Wengen 2027?
The 2027 edition takes place on Friday 25 June. In 2026 the run was held twice, on 3 July and 7 August, and a second date for 2027 has not yet been published. Start times for 2027 are published with registration at abendlauf-wengen.ch.
How do I register, and what does entry cost?
Registration runs online at abendlauf-wengen.ch, where the 2027 entry fees are published. In 2026, entry cost CHF 25 for adults, CHF 15 for the short run and CHF 10 for children. Late registration was possible on race day from 16:00 to 18:00 behind the tourist centre.
How do I get to the start?
Start and finish are on the village road in Wengen, which is car-free and reached by train from Lauterbrunnen in 10 to 15 minutes. In 2026, participants travelled free on the train from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen, with the ticket issued at Lauterbrunnen station.
Why stay at Hotel Victoria Lauberhorn for race night?
Hotel Victoria Lauberhorn is 1 minute on foot from Wengen station, in the car-free village where the run takes place. The hotel has a 1,000 m² wellness and fitness area in the same building. For dinner there is the Lobhörner Restaurant for half board and Pasta & More à la carte.