Mürren's one of Europe’s most historic ski areas - known as the cradle of Alpine skiing. It's located high above the Lauterbrunnen Valley on a dramatic terrace, on the other side of the valley from Wengen. The idyllic traffic-free village is only accessible by cable car and is the ideal retreat from the busier resorts. James Bond fans might recognise the ski area as it featured in the film 'On Her Majestys Secret Service'.
Skiing and snowboarding in Mürren
The resort has its own ‘Mürren-Schilthorn’ ski area with around 54 kilometres of slopes, it's the highest ski area in the Bernese Oberland. While Mürren is ideal for more experienced skiers and snowboarders due to its challenging runs, slopes are available for all skill levels. Beginners can take the funicular up to Allmendhubel, where you'll find a variety of nursery slopes. For more experienced skiers, the Schiltgrat offers a great selection of runs for all levels. Advanced skiers and snowboarders will love the thrill of Slope 9 Direttissima, the steepest slope in the Jungfrau! You have access the wonderful Jungfrau Ski Region, surrounded by the dramatic backdrop of the Eiger, Jungfrau and Mönch - a visit to the Jungfrau is not complete without a visit to the Top of Europe - tour the Ice Palace, learn about the history of the railway or take in the panoramic views of the Swiss Alps.
Non-skiers can take advantage of the excellent winter walking and sledging with the non-skiers’ lift pass. If you are looking for somewhere to meet for lunch at the Panoramic Restaurant Allmendhubel is a great choice - the non skiers can get the funicular up, while the skiers and boarders can ski up to the restaurant.
Development on the brand new Schilthorn cable car had taken place over the 2024/25 winter season; the brand new lift takes you up to the summit in less than 20 minutes and now holds the title of the world's steepest cable car with a gradient of 159.4%. The spectacular lift provides a direct link between the valley station in Stechelberg and the village of Mürren, taking you up to the summit of the Schilthorn via Birg. Once at the top you can enjoy incredible panoramic views of the Bernese Oberland and tasty regional dishes at the Piz Gloria restaurant.
Where to stay in Mürren
Enjoy a stay at the charming Hotel Eiger in the Mürren village. The traditional Swiss hotel guarantees a warm welcome, delicious regional dishes and comfortable rooms. The hotel has a lovely wellness area with a pool, sauna and a sun room with panoramic mountain views, which you can enjoy after a day on the sunny slopes of Mürren and the Jungfrau - the nearest lifts are just a short stroll away plus the train station is conveniently located opposite the hotel.
Bars and restaurants in Mürren
Mürren has a range of restaurants both on and off the mountain, serving traditional regional classics such as fondue, raclette and rösti. High up in the mountains Bistro Birg serves hearty alpine dishes with amazing views of over the mountain peaks, it is a lovely spot to soak up some winter sun.
What's included in an Inghams holiday to Mürren
When you book with Inghams you'll have flight, transfers and accommodation on a half board - so all you need to think about is which part of the mountain you'll explore first. You can also book your lift passes, equipment and tuition with us as optional add ons, so that they're booked and ready for your arrival. Check out the Ski Extras tab below for more details.
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