Murten

By · Fribourg, 🇨🇭 Sveits

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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Beste reisetidspunkt

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.

Velg en måned

Typisk vær i januar

Dårlig

4° (føles som 0°) · ekstremer -9°–10°
-2° om natten
13 regnværsdager
6 soldager
4 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Lett bris
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i februar

Dårlig

6° (føles som 1°) · ekstremer -10°–13°
-1° om natten
12 regnværsdager
8 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Lett bris
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i mars

Dårlig

10° (føles som 6°) · ekstremer -4°–17°
2° om natten
13 regnværsdager
10 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Lett bris
UV-indeks 3 · moderat

Typisk vær i april

Brukbart

14° (føles som 11°) · ekstremer -1°–21°
5° om natten
13 regnværsdager
8 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Lett bris
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i mai

Bra

18° (føles som 16°) · ekstremer 4°–25°
9° om natten
17 regnværsdager
8 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Lett bris
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i juni

Bra

22° (føles som 21°) · ekstremer 8°–29°
13° om natten
16 regnværsdager
11 soldager
9 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 7 · høy

Typisk vær i juli

Bra

24° (føles som 23°) · ekstremer 10°–30°
15° om natten
16 regnværsdager
13 soldager
9 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 7 · høy

Typisk vær i august

Bra

24° · ekstremer 10°–32°
15° om natten
14 regnværsdager
14 soldager
8 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i september

Bra

20° (føles som 19°) · ekstremer 6°–27°
11° om natten
13 regnværsdager
12 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i oktober

Brukbart

16° (føles som 13°) · ekstremer 2°–23°
8° om natten
13 regnværsdager
9 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Lett bris
UV-indeks 3 · moderat

Typisk vær i november

Dårlig

9° (føles som 5°) · ekstremer -4°–16°
3° om natten
14 regnværsdager
3 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Lett bris
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i desember

Dårlig

5° (føles som 0°) · ekstremer -8°–11°
0° om natten
14 regnværsdager
2 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Lett bris
UV-indeks 1 · lav

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

Hovedseverdigheter

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.

Utvalgte 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

Opplevelser verdt å få med seg

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.

Turer og aktiviteter

Murten – Kart

Dagsturer

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.

Steder å utforske

Fribourg is the nearest town in the same canton.

Reise dit

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.

Komme seg rundt

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.

Kjøring

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

Mat 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.

Frokost

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

Lunsj

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

Middag

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.

Småretter og gatemat

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

Søtsaker 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.

Drikke

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

Sikkerhet og helse

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.