Overview
Mürren is a charming traffic-free alpine village in Switzerland's Bernese Oberland, with just 155 permanent residents but capacity for 2000 hotel guests. The resort grew since the 1890s when the railway and cable car first made downhill skiing accessible without hiking up first.
Architecture · Festivals · Nature · Skiing · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
B&B doubles range from Fr. 160 at Eiger Guesthouse to Fr. 300 at Hotel Eiger. Book ahead in peak ski season (December-March).
Connectivity
4G available from all Swiss carriers as of 2022. 5G not yet in village. WiFi available at hotels.
Money
Currency is Swiss Francs (CHF). Cards accepted in most establishments but carry cash for smaller shops and mountain restaurants.
Transport
Access via Interlaken Ost, then BOB train to Lauterbrunnen, then cable car to Grütschalp and train to Mürren. Park at Lauterbrunnen or Stechelberg as no cars allowed in village.
Weather
Mountain weather changes rapidly. The Jungfrau region is known for sudden storms. Allow flexibility in your itinerary and check forecasts daily.