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Murten
Murten is a small medieval town on the shores of Lake Murten. It is located on the language border of German and French Switzerland. The 800-year-old Zähringer town is surrounded by a walkable town wall. It is the only walkable circular wall in Switzerland. Passenger boats ply Lake Murten, and you can also visit the country's longest sandy beach at Salavaux. From the nearby Mont Vully you have a wonderful view of the Alps and the mountain ranges of the Jura.
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- Murten city walk "Amüseum" Theatrical walk
- "Murten Food Stories" city tour incl. 4 restaurant visits
- "Old town and museum" guided tour Murten
- "The Original" History of Murten City Tour
- "Murten in person" guided tour with locals
- Circuit Secret Morat
- Boat trip between Murten and Neuchâtel ticket
- Wine Cruise Ligurian Lake (10.10.25 – 12.10.25)
- Wine Cruise Ligêrzer Läset (03.10.25 – 05.10.25)
- Wine Cruise to Trüelete Twann (24.10.25 – 26.10.25)
- "Find-the-Code: Return of the Fighting Times" Outdoor Escape Game Murten
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Frequently asked questions
Murten · answered by our editorial team
What activities can you do in Morat?
There are many exciting activities in Morat. These include. a guided tour of the town, the Circuit Secret Morat light or a visit to the Museum Morat. On the lake all conceivable water sports are possible as well as a boat trip.
What are the places of interest and excursions in Morat?
Morat is a medieval town with a ring wall built in the 13th-17th centuries. The historical old town is of national importance. Among the most important destinations are Lake Murten, Murten Castle, the longest beach in Switzerland in Salavaux and the Murten Berntor.