You have to ask yourself what sort of experience you are looking for when seeking the best places in the alps like Murren Switzerland .
I wanted to be in one of the best alpine locations. I envisioned traditional Switzerland, and although Mürren was the priciest place I visited on my first trip to Europe, I absolutely adored it, and as a result, it quickly shot to the top of my list of favourite places.
There is no traffic noise in the cute village of Murren, which offers breathtaking views. It sits on an Alpine pasture shelf that forms a balcony with a view of the Lauterbrunnen Valley’s sharp cleft. It’s difficult to find places with the alpine landscape, mountain culture, and fun activities that Murren offers! Hiking lovers who want to take in Switzerland’s natural beauty will love it here. There is skiing for all skill levels during the winter.
What to do in Murren Switzerland
Hiking Schilthorn
Put on your hiking boots because, if you’re in Mürren, you probably have at least some curiosity in the landscape around you. One of the best locations in the Alps for hiking is Mürren. You could even argue that it is the best.
Nestled above the Swiss village of Mürren in the Bernese Alps, the Schilthorn is a 9,744-foot (2,970-meter) mountain. It is the highest peak in the range north of the Sefinenfurgge Pass, and it overlooks the Lauterbrunnen valley.
From the summit, you can enjoy stunning views of the popular Black Forest and the Titlis, Jungfrau, Mönch, Eiger, and Jura mountains all the way to the Vosges Mountains. And barely visible is Mont Blanc. A telescope at the top of the mountain has a neat little trick where it labels each mountain as you look through it.
The James Bond theme song will play during the cable car ride up, and as you get out, you’ll see a tonne of images and graphics.
A James Bond display called Bond World is located on one floor and features artefacts as well as behind-the-scenes video from the filming process.
There’s the 007 Walk of Fame outside. There are plaques on this walk featuring images of the cast members, a summary of their roles, and an actor’s handprint.
Hiking Birg
On the way up to the Schilthorn, the cable car stops and changes at Birg, a peak measuring 8783 feet (2677 metres). You are free to stop here and take a look around as your ticket does not require you to go all the way to the top. The views it offers are superb even though it’s not as high as the Schilthorn.
Inside are two attractions called the Thrill Walk and the Skyline Walk, as well as a snack stand.
These walks circle the sheer rock face and include fence tunnels, fenced-in slacklines, and glass-bottom floors.
Just so you know, this might not be for you if you have vertigo or have a fear of heights.
Skiing And Snowboarding in Murren
One of the top ski resorts in the Alps is Mürren. When I was in Mürren, it wasn’t snowboarding season, but if it had been, I would have rented one for sure.
With 14 different types of lifts, the area offers an impressive 32 miles (52 km) of ski slopes. Although skiing in the backcountry and with heli-skiing is doable, it is important to use a guide service for safety reasons.
You can ski in and out of a number of guesthouses, including Pension-Restaurant Sonnenberg, where I stayed. The village offers rentals for skis and snowboards.
See The Inferno Races
Are you visiting Switzerland to go skiing in one of the top alpine resorts?
Perhaps you could watch the world-famous Mürren Inferno Race or even give it a try.
At 9.25 miles (14.9 km), the Inferno Race is the world’s longest and biggest amateur skiing competition. Overall skiers will find this race to be very packed so early registration is essential to having a chance to compete.
Although the race takes place in January, registration for it closes in September of the year before.
Unfortunately, because of its popularity, only 1850 skiers are allowed to enter; more than 2000 applications were received, so a lottery system is used to choose participants.
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Mürren Via Ferrata
Climbing a via ferrata is undoubtedly one of the most thrilling activities to do in Switzerland, and the Mürren via ferrata is among the best.
A via ferrata is a type of climbing path where climbers use steel cables, rungs, or ladders that are fixed into the rock. They attach a harness with leashes to the metal fixtures to prevent falls.
The 2.2 km (1.4 mile) Mürren via ferrata descends to Gimmelwald in roughly 3 hours. According to the German via ferrata scale, it is rated as K3, which is roughly equivalent to “difficult.”
The Mürren via ferrata is open from 9 AM to 6 PM, June 1 through October 31. Although it’s free, donations and guides are strongly advised.
Trümmelbach Falls in Mürren
Are you in love with waterfalls? There are a whopping 72 waterfalls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Lauter Brunnen, its very name, translates to “many fountains.” However, you would think that if you saw one waterfall there, you had seen them all. False. Actually, all 10 glacier-fed waterfalls that make up the Trümmelbach Falls are located within the mountain.
This popular waterfall appears to be falling within the mountain because of how narrow the gorge it has carved out is. A number of stairways, paths carved directly into the mountain, and a lift allow you to reach the falls.
It is at the bottom of the valley, close to Lauterbrunnen. There will be crowds because it’s a major tourist destination in one of the best locations in the alps. I advise arriving early.
Where To Stay In Mürren, Switzerland
Mürren has far more lodging options than you might think for a town with only 450 residents permanently. Something like 2,000 plus hotel rooms. So relax, it’s very simple to find a place to stay. Here are just some of the options you can choose:
Hotel Eiger, Murren
A classic 4-star family hotel with 49 rooms, suites, and apartments, the Hotel Eiger is located in Muerren. It is a fourth-generation family business with a charming atmosphere.
Recently, every room went through renovations and was refurbished in the classic pinewood style. These peaceful rooms take advantage of the afternoon sun because they face north.
Edelweiss Hotel, Murren
The elegant 3-star Hotel Edelweiss, run by a family, is located on the brink of the Mürrenfluh cliff and has an idyllic setting with panoramic vistas of the Lauterbrunnen valley, the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains. The Mürren Train Station and a number of stores are only three minutes’ walk away. Free WiFi is accessible everywhere.
The Edelweiss hotel was the first structure in the Swiss Alps to have a flat roof when it opened in 1927. Rooms at the hotel have a TV and a private bathroom. You can use the printer, periodicals, board games, and books in the common area.
You can taste a full breakfast buffet every morning. The à-la-carte restaurant serves homemade pizza and traditional Swiss cuisine.
How to Get to Murren, Switzerland
It’s easy to get to Mürren. There are two ways to get to the village, unless you like carrying all your bags on a long, steep walk (which is possible).After arriving, I rode the train to Lauterbrunnen from Interlaken (the station is called Interlaken Ost). From there, you can take a bus to continue travelling through the valley or you can hike.
The first route up is by narrow-gauge electric railway and cable car from Lauterbrunnen, which drops you off at one end of Mürren. The other option is to go to Gimmelwald via cablecar, which will carry you from Stechelberg, which is at the other end of the Lauterbrunnen valley. After that, you switch cable cars and climb up to Mürren.
Throughout Switzerland, all of your rail and cable car travel is covered by the Swiss travel pass. I bought one and I absolutely suggest it.
Later as I was departing, I rode the cable car to Gimmelwald, explored the even smaller village for a short while, and rode the cable car once more to reach Stechelberg.
Although it might appear complicated on paper, this is actually quite simple to understand when it is in front of you.
One of the greatest (and cleanest) transit systems I’ve seen is in Switzerland.
Also, a lot of tourists will arrive at the same location and ask, “Is this the way to Mürren?” So you can simply follow the crowds if you’re worried.
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