Wengen

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/wengen

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How high is Wengen?1,274 meters (4,180 feet)
2. What is the location?Bernese Oberland, Canton of Bern, Switzerland
3. What is the year-round population?Approximately 1,300
4. What makes Wengen special because cars can't drive there?Wengen is a car‑free village, so there are no cars, only people walking or using the railway. This keeps the air clean and the village quiet. It makes it a peaceful place for visitors.
5. Why do so many people visit Wengen in winter?In winter, Wengen has world‑famous skiing. The Lauberhorn races and many ski slopes attract about 10,000 visitors each year, giving the village a lively winter atmosphere.

Bernese Oberland: A high-altitude region in the Swiss Alps renowned for its dramatic mountain scenery and glacial landscapes.
Jungfrauregion: A famous alpine area in Switzerland, home to iconic peaks like the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.
FIS Alpine Ski World Cup: The premier international circuit for alpine ski racing, featuring elite athletes competing in various disciplines.
Cogwheel railway: A specialized railway system employing a toothed wheel that meshes with a rack rail, enabling trains to ascend steep gradients.