Murten

Mindre stad · 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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När du ska besöka

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.

Välj en månad

Typiskt väder i januari

Mindre bra

4° (känns som 0°) · extremvärden -9°–10°
-2° på natten
13 regndagar
6 soldagar
4 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lätt bris
UV-index 1 · lågt

Typiskt väder i februari

Mindre bra

6° (känns som 1°) · extremvärden -10°–13°
-1° på natten
12 regndagar
8 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lätt bris
UV-index 2 · lågt

Typiskt väder i mars

Mindre bra

10° (känns som 6°) · extremvärden -4°–17°
2° på natten
13 regndagar
10 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lätt bris
UV-index 3 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i april

Helt okej

14° (känns som 11°) · extremvärden -1°–21°
5° på natten
13 regndagar
8 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lätt bris
UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i maj

Bra

18° (känns som 16°) · extremvärden 4°–25°
9° på natten
17 regndagar
8 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lätt bris
UV-index 5 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i juni

Bra

22° (känns som 21°) · extremvärden 8°–29°
13° på natten
16 regndagar
11 soldagar
9 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
UV-index 7 · högt

Typiskt väder i juli

Bra

24° (känns som 23°) · extremvärden 10°–30°
15° på natten
16 regndagar
13 soldagar
9 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
UV-index 7 · högt

Typiskt väder i augusti

Bra

24° · extremvärden 10°–32°
15° på natten
14 regndagar
14 soldagar
8 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i september

Bra

20° (känns som 19°) · extremvärden 6°–27°
11° på natten
13 regndagar
12 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i oktober

Helt okej

16° (känns som 13°) · extremvärden 2°–23°
8° på natten
13 regndagar
9 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lätt bris
UV-index 3 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i november

Mindre bra

9° (känns som 5°) · extremvärden -4°–16°
3° på natten
14 regndagar
3 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lätt bris
UV-index 1 · lågt

Typiskt väder i december

Mindre bra

5° (känns som 0°) · extremvärden -8°–11°
0° på natten
14 regndagar
2 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lätt bris
UV-index 1 · lågt

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

Främsta sevärdheter

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.

Utvalda listor

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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.

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Upplevelser att prova

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 och aktiviteter

Murten – Karta

Dagsutflykter

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.

Områden att utforska

Fribourg is the nearest town in the same canton.

Resa 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.

Ta sig runt

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.

Bilkörning

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 och dryck

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.

Frukost

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

Lunch

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.

Mellanmål och gatumat

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

Sötsaker och efterrätter

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.

Drycker

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

Säkerhet och hälsa

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.

Historia

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.