Murten

By · Kanton Fribourg, 🇨🇭 Schweiz

Murten, also called Morat, is a small walled town on the shore of Lake Murten, between Bern and Fribourg. The old town is on a hill above the lake, with arcaded streets, fountains and a medieval wall. A clock tower stands at the main gate.

The town is on the language border, and both German and French are spoken. It is calm and good for a half day or a night.

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Bedste rejsetidspunkt

May to September is the best time for the old town wall, the lake and boats. Summer is warm. Spring and autumn are mild. In winter the old town is quiet, and some boats do not run. A light festival lights the town in January.

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Typisk vejr i januar

Dårligt

4° (føles som 0°) · ekstremer -9°–10°
-2° om natten
13 regnvejrsdage
6 solskinsdage
4 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Let brise
UV-indeks 1 · lavt

Typisk vejr i februar

Dårligt

6° (føles som 1°) · ekstremer -10°–13°
-1° om natten
12 regnvejrsdage
8 solskinsdage
5 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Let brise
UV-indeks 2 · lavt

Typisk vejr i marts

Dårligt

10° (føles som 6°) · ekstremer -4°–17°
2° om natten
13 regnvejrsdage
10 solskinsdage
6 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Let brise
UV-indeks 3 · moderat

Typisk vejr i april

Udmærket

14° (føles som 11°) · ekstremer -1°–21°
5° om natten
13 regnvejrsdage
8 solskinsdage
7 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Let brise
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vejr i maj

Godt

18° (føles som 16°) · ekstremer 4°–25°
9° om natten
17 regnvejrsdage
8 solskinsdage
7 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Let brise
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vejr i juni

Godt

22° (føles som 21°) · ekstremer 8°–29°
13° om natten
16 regnvejrsdage
11 solskinsdage
9 solskinstimer om dagen
Behagelig luftfugtighed
Stille vind
UV-indeks 7 · højt

Typisk vejr i juli

Godt

24° (føles som 23°) · ekstremer 10°–30°
15° om natten
16 regnvejrsdage
13 solskinsdage
9 solskinstimer om dagen
Behagelig luftfugtighed
Stille vind
UV-indeks 7 · højt

Typisk vejr i august

Godt

24° · ekstremer 10°–32°
15° om natten
14 regnvejrsdage
14 solskinsdage
8 solskinstimer om dagen
Behagelig luftfugtighed
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · højt

Typisk vejr i september

Godt

20° (føles som 19°) · ekstremer 6°–27°
11° om natten
13 regnvejrsdage
12 solskinsdage
7 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vejr i oktober

Udmærket

16° (føles som 13°) · ekstremer 2°–23°
8° om natten
13 regnvejrsdage
9 solskinsdage
5 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Let brise
UV-indeks 3 · moderat

Typisk vejr i november

Dårligt

9° (føles som 5°) · ekstremer -4°–16°
3° om natten
14 regnvejrsdage
3 solskinsdage
3 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Let brise
UV-indeks 1 · lavt

Typisk vejr i december

Dårligt

5° (føles som 0°) · ekstremer -8°–11°
0° om natten
14 regnvejrsdage
2 solskinsdage
3 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Let brise
UV-indeks 1 · lavt

Klimadata: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Topseværdigheder

The old town wall is a complete medieval wall that you can walk along for views of the lake and the roofs.
Schloss Murten is a castle on the edge of the old town.
Lac de Morat / Murtensee is a lake with beaches, boats and vineyards.
Schlacht von Murten is the field where the Swiss defeated Charles the Bold in 1476.
Schloss Münchenwiler is a castle near the lake.
Château de Greng is a country manor near Murten.

Fremhævede lister

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Murten Essentials

Murten’s historical landscape is anchored by its 13th-century castle and the site of the 1476 Battle of Morat, where Swiss Confederates defeated Charles the Bold. This collection explores the region's military and architectural heritage, from the lakeside museum housed in an old mill to the Cluniac origins of Münchenwiler Castle. Visitors can access the town via the central boat station or take in panoramic views of Lake Murten and the Jura Mountains from elevated vantage points.

7 steder

Oplevelser

Walk the old town wall.
Swim or paddle in the lake in summer.
Cycle around the lake.
Take a boat to Vully and taste local wine.
Visit the weekly market.

Ture og aktiviteter

Murten — Kort

Dagsture

Fribourg is a medieval town on a river gorge, about 30 minutes away by train.
Bern is about 30 minutes away by train.
Avenches has a Roman amphitheatre and is close to Murten.
Lake boats connect Murten with the Vully vineyards and with Neuchâtel.

Områder at udforske

Fribourg is the nearest town in the same canton.

Ankomst

By air: Zurich, Geneva and Bern are the nearest airports.
By train: Murten is on a regional line between Bern and Fribourg. Check times on SBB.
The station is a 10-minute walk from the old town.

Transport

The old town is small and easy to walk.
Local buses link the station with the old town and nearby villages.
Lake boats run in the warm months.
A bike path circles the lake.

Kørsel

A car is not needed in the old town.
Park near the lake or the station and walk in.
Parking is limited in summer.

Mad og drikke

Try Murten's sweet pastry, Nidletäfeli, which is a cream candy. Lake fish and cheese dishes are common. Vully wine is a local white wine.

People speak German and French. English is widely understood.

Morgenmad

BirchermüesliA raw-oat, fruit, and yogurt breakfast invented by a Zurich doctor around 1900, now standard on breakfast buffets.

Frokost

RöstiA fried, shredded-potato cake, originally a Bernese farmer's breakfast, now a national side dish.

Aftensmad

Cheese Fondue FondueMelted Gruyère and Vacherin cheese in a shared pot, eaten by dipping bread cubes on long forks.

RacletteCheese melted tableside or under a grill and scraped over boiled potatoes, pickles, and onions.

Zürcher GeschnetzeltesSliced veal and mushrooms in a creamy white-wine sauce, traditionally served with rösti.

ÄlplermagronenAlpine herder's macaroni gratin with potatoes, cheese, and cream, often topped with fried onions and served with apple sauce.

Snacks og streetfood

CervelatSwitzerland's best-known sausage, usually grilled and often called the country's unofficial national dish.

Søde sager og desserter

Swiss Chocolate Schweizer SchokoladeSwitzerland pioneered milk chocolate in the 19th century; look for small-batch chocolatiers alongside the big national brands.

Basler LäckerliA dense, spiced honey-and-candied-fruit biscuit from Basel, traditional around Christmas.

Drikkevarer

Swiss Wine Vin SuisseMostly consumed domestically rather than exported; Valais and Vaud, along Lake Geneva, produce the best-known Chasselas whites.

Sikkerhed og sundhed

Murten is very safe.
Lake water is cold in spring. Swim in marked areas.
Tap water is safe to drink.
The wall walk has steep steps and gaps. Take care with children.

Historie

The town was founded in the 12th century by the Duke of Zähringen. In 1476, the Swiss defeated the army of Duke Charles the Bold near the town, which made the Swiss famous across Europe.

The old town wall has survived almost whole. It is one of the best preserved in Switzerland.