Easy hike from Muntelier-Löwenberg via Muntelier
Muntelier-Löwenberg · 4.9 km · 1 h 19 min
Jura & Three-Lakes Region · 3280
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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Train travel to Murten
Official SBB partnerGetting around: passes & scenic trains
- Rail ticket between Berne and Lucerne through the Emmental valley
Rail ticket between Berne and Lucerne through the Emmental valley
Bern
from CHF 37
7 more
- Day pass for all zones in the Libero fare association
- City Pass Solothurn
- Train ticket between Lausanne and Montreux
- Jungfrau Travel Pass - 3 to 8 days
- Bernese Oberland Pass
- Golden Pass Express Ticket from Interlaken Ost or Montreux (without reservation)
- Lucerne - Interlaken Express Ticket (without reservation)
Events in Murten
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- "The Classic" Long Tandem Paragliding Flight in Gruyère
"The Classic" Long Tandem Paragliding Flight in Gruyère
Gruyères
from CHF 190
- Foxtrail GO Fribourg digital scavenger hunt
Foxtrail GO Fribourg digital scavenger hunt
Fribourg
from CHF 19
- Evening Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Swiss Mittelland from Fribourg
Evening Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Swiss Mittelland from Fribourg
Fribourg
from CHF 340
- "Fire kitchen" cooking over the fire private
"Fire kitchen" cooking over the fire private
Bern
from CHF 30
- "The Classic Plus" Premium Paragliding Flight in Gruyère
"The Classic Plus" Premium Paragliding Flight in Gruyère
Gruyères
from CHF 220
- "Ikarus Dream" Tandem Paragliding Flight in Gruyère
"Ikarus Dream" Tandem Paragliding Flight in Gruyère
Gruyères
from CHF 140
- Foxtrail GO Yverdon-les-Bains digital treasure hunt
Foxtrail GO Yverdon-les-Bains digital treasure hunt
Yverdon-les-Bains
from CHF 19
- "Frÿburg 1606" Virtual city tour in Fribourg
"Frÿburg 1606" Virtual city tour in Fribourg
Fribourg
from CHF 12
Hiking routes
Sentier historique du Vully
Sugiez · 12 km · 4 h 10 min
Hike from Büchslen via Galmguet
Büchslen · 20 km · 5 h 42 min
Hike from Büchslen via Ulmiz
Büchslen · 14 km · 3 h 57 min
Easy hike from Faoug via Meyriez
Faoug · 7.1 km · 1 h 49 min
Easy hike from Faoug via Les Vuaz
Faoug · 8.4 km · 2 h 7 min
Easy hike from Faoug via Spitzacher
Faoug · 5.2 km · 1 h 19 min
Easy hike from Faoug via Murten/Morat
Faoug · 9.6 km · 2 h 31 min
Hikes nearby
Everything within a 5 min drive
- Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 8/32
Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 8/32
Wanderweg · Murten → Laupen · 15 km · 4 h 27 min
- Easy summit hike from Murten/Morat via Aderahubel
Easy summit hike from Murten/Morat via Aderahubel
Wanderweg · Murten/Morat · 5.0 km · 1 h 26 min
- Hike from Murten/Morat to Avenches via Vers l'Ancienne Forge
Hike from Murten/Morat to Avenches via Vers l'Ancienne Forge
Wanderweg · Murten/Morat → Avenches · 13 km · 3 h 40 min
- Easy hike from Murten/Morat via Untere Längmatt
Easy hike from Murten/Morat via Untere Längmatt
Wanderweg · Murten/Morat · 4.3 km · 1 h 5 min
- Easy hike from Murten/Morat via Meyriez
Easy hike from Murten/Morat via Meyriez
Wanderweg · Murten/Morat · 8.0 km · 2 h 3 min
- Easy hike from Murten/Morat via Raffort
Easy hike from Murten/Morat via Raffort
Wanderweg · Murten/Morat · 8.3 km · 2 h 5 min
- Easy hike from Meyriez via Raffort
Easy hike from Meyriez via Raffort
Wanderweg · Meyriez · 4.0 km · 1 h 5 min
- Easy hike from Meyriez via Murten/Morat
Easy hike from Meyriez via Murten/Morat
Wanderweg · Meyriez · 5.6 km · 1 h 31 min
- Easy hike from Muntelier via Raffort
Easy hike from Muntelier via Raffort
Wanderweg · Muntelier · 2.2 km · 33 min
- Hike from Münchenwiler to Schmitten FR via Obere Tuftera
Hike from Münchenwiler to Schmitten FR via Obere Tuftera
Wanderweg · Münchenwiler → Schmitten FR · 23 km · 7 h 6 min
- Easy hike from Münchenwiler to Greng
Easy hike from Münchenwiler to Greng
Wanderweg · Münchenwiler → Greng · 5.4 km · 1 h 27 min
Bike tours nearby
Everything within a 25 min drive
- Mittelland Route, Stage 6/7
Mittelland Route, Stage 6/7
Cycling routes · Ins → Yverdon-les-Bains · 51 km
- Saanenland–Freiburgerland, Stage 4/4
Saanenland–Freiburgerland, Stage 4/4
Cycling routes · Fribourg → Vinelz · 48 km
- Gros de Vaud–La Côte, Stage 1/2
Gros de Vaud–La Côte, Stage 1/2
Cycling routes · Payerne → Goumoens-la-Ville · 47 km
- Le Jorat–Trois Lacs–Emme, Stage 2/3
Le Jorat–Trois Lacs–Emme, Stage 2/3
Cycling routes · Payerne → Aarberg · 48 km
Museums & exhibitions
Everything within a 20 min drive
- Exhibition – Let’s get to work! Life and work in Aventicum
Exhibition – Let’s get to work! Life and work in Aventicum
Exhibition · Avenches
- Exposition - Au boulot! Vies et métiers d'Aventicum
Exposition - Au boulot! Vies et métiers d'Aventicum
Exhibition · Avenches
Zoos & theme parks
Everything within a 30 min drive
Mountain huts & restaurants
Everything within a 30 min drive
Playgrounds nearby
Everything within a 60 min drive
- Winter-Kinderspielplatz Schlaraffenland
Winter-Kinderspielplatz Schlaraffenland
Playground · Zwischenflüh
Mountain railways & scenic rides
Everything within a 60 min drive
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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)
- Ligerzer Läset Wine Cruise (9–11 October 2026)
- Wine Cruise to Trüelete Twann (23.10.26 – 25.10.26)
- "Find-the-Code: Return of the Fighting Times" Outdoor Escape Game Murten
- Private Hot Air Balloon Ride in the Seeland Region
- "Rabbit 6" Escape Room in Murten
- "Viola's Ghost" Escape Room in Murten
Frequently asked questions
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.
Planning your trip to Murten?
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