The Charming Village of Mürren in Switzerland

Mürren is one of the most charming alpine villages in Switzerland. It is located 1650m high above the Lauterbrunnen Valley in the Bernese Oberland and can only be reached by cable car. The village is completely car free and has an impressive view of the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau mountains. Walking through this alpine village is a real pleasure. The narrow streets and wooden chalets combined with the view and peaceful environment leave an exceptional impression.

Mürren is also a famous ski resort in the winter and is visited by many tourists. Around the village you can find a large winter sports area with prepared ski and snowboard runs, toboggan runs and a winter hiking trail network. During the summer months the resort is the starting point for hikes with around 200 km of hiking trails.

From Mürren you can take the cable car to Birg at 2677m and to the Schilthorn summit at 2970m. Birg is recommended for its Skyline Walk and Thrill Walk, the Shilthorn summit was featured in the James Bond film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" and has exceptional panoramic views. Close to the center of Mürren you can also take the funicular to Allmendhubel at 1907m. The top features a panoramic restaurant, a children's playground and a flower trail with over 150 different mountain flower species.

Location Mürren: Bernese Oberland, part of Lauterbrunnen. Can only be reached by cable car from Lauterbrunnen or Stechelberg. When you travel from Lauterbrunnen, take the cable car to Grütschalp. Then change to the narrow gauge train to Mürren BLM.