Murten

Understand

It is a small town with approximately 8,000 inhabitants. Murten is noted as being one of the most attractive Swiss towns, especially for the extensive intact defensive walls that surround the old town. The Battle of Morat which put an end to Burgundian against the Swiss took place here in 1476, and cannonballs can still be seen in the town walls.

Getting there

By train Murten is a minor station and thus is only served by regional trains. There are hourly direct connections from Neuchatel (25 min), Fribourg (30 min) and Bern (35 min).

By boat During summer a boat service connects Murten to Neuchatel and Biel.

Getting around

Murten is small enough to walk around and see the sights easily.

See

The old town and the walls.

1 Museum Murten, Ryf 4, ☏ +41 26 670 31 00, [email protected]. March - December Tu-Sa 14:00-17:00, Su 10:00-17:00. Recounts the history of Murten from the Celts and Romans to today. Fr. 6/2. (updated Jun 2017) 2 Löwenberg Castle (Château de la Motte). A chateau dating to the 15th or 16th century. (updated Nov 2017)

Eat

1 Freiburger Falle, Hauptgasse 43, ☏ +41 26 672 12 22, [email protected]. Serves meat on slate but also local dishes such as fondue. Fr. 40 for meats, Fr. 30 for fondue. (updated Feb 2017)

Sleep

1 Hotel Murtenhof & Krone, Rathausgasse 1-3, ☏ +41 26 672 90 30, [email protected]. Fr. 120/160. (updated Feb 2017)

Go next

Bern Neuchatel Avenches - A mere 9km away with easy train and road links. This French speaking village filled with Roman ruins provides a very different experience to Murten. It is highly recommended to combine them when visiting the area.