Delightfully peaceful traffic-free village, accessed only by cable car

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. There is a range of slopes for all abilities, although it is more suited to experienced skiers and boarders as there are some of the most challenging runs in the region here. Non-skiers can take advantage of the excellent winter walking and sledging with the non-skiers’ lift pass.

Development on the brand new Schilthorn cable car will be taking place over the winter 2024/25 season, limiting access to the top of the Piz Gloria/ Schilthorn mountain. The cable car will terminate at Birg, however there is still plenty of skiing in the local area - speed down the Inferno piste or enjoy the sunny slopes over on the Schiltgrat side.  You will still be able to 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. 

Planned dates of closure are between the 14th October 2024 - 15hth March 2025.

Where to stay in Mürren

We have a choice of hotel's dotted around Mürren village - they're all within easy reach of the cable car. Choose from modern hotels with pools and spa facilities or traditional Swiss hotels.

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.

Short on time but big on adventure?

Our flexible short ski breaks in Switzerland have you covered! Hit the slopes for as long or as short as you like. Design your perfect Swiss ski getaway! Choose your duration, departure day, hotel, and resort. Fly from your preferred airport and customize your trip with extras like ski hire and lift passes.​

​The choice is yours, flexible durations available in 10 resorts and 34 hotels across Switzerland.

Added value

Free child helmet when booking skis and boots

Free child lift passes under 6 yrs

Ski hotels in Mürren

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Recently voted as one of Tripadvisor's Traveller's Choice Top 25 hotels in Switzerland and conveniently located for the resort amenities and skiing, the Eiger is a popular hotel with good facilities and enjoys superb mountain views - available on a half board basis, you can enjoy your meals from the comfort of your hotel . The skiing is easily accessed either by the little mountain railway just opposite, the Allmendhubel funicular 500m away, or the Schilthorn cable-car 800m away.

 

Ski and Snowboard Information
Skiing levels
Beginner
Intermediates
Advanced
Snowboard
Cross country

Please note that due to construction work on the new Schilthorn cable car. The top of the Piz Gloria mountain will be closed, and the cable car will terminate at Birg.  Planned dates of closure are between the 14th October 2024 - 15th March 2025.

Beginners skiing in Mürren

There are nursery slopes in the village for the first time skiers and boarders. Once you have gained more confidence, there is some nice easy runs in the Allmenhubel, a secluded quieter area, accessible by funicular. 

Intermediates skiing in Mürren

The Murren-Schilthorn area has plenty of blues and red runs to start the day. Once you have warmed up your legs head down Red 3, which follows the Inferno track down to Lauterbrunnen. From here take the Jungfraubahn up to Wengen where you have access to the wider ski area, head over to the Kleine Scheidegg and Männlichen areas for long red runs.

Advanced skiing in Mürren

The Schilthorn has some great black runs heading back towards the village, confident skiers should head down slope 9 (Direttissima), which is the steepest slope in the Jungfrau area with a gradient of 88%. Have your moment on the famous 15km 'Inferno' piste which takes you all the way down to Lauterbrunnen, conditions permitting. If you are up for a challenge head down the two kilometre descent down the ''Black Rock'' from the Eiger Glacier in Grindelwald - the route follows dark rock formations, with steep gradients, rapid turns and challenging passages. 

Snowboarding in Mürren

Experienced snowboarders will enjoy the extensive off piste opportunities, there are some challenging trails down from the Schiltgrat ridge dropping down into the Blumental bowl.


Mountain facts
Area 210 km
Resort Altitude 1634m
Ski Alt. From 1034m
Ski Alt. To 3000m
Runs 23 34 19
Lifts Lifts 40
Lift Ski LockersNo
Night Skiing IncludedNo
Snow Cannon Coverage50%
Off-piste OptionsNo
Walking23
Things To Do

Restaurants, food and drink

In the resort itself and on the mountain you can find a handful of more traditional restaurants serving regional classics such as fondue, raclette and high quality meat dishes. If you are looking for a spot to stop for lunch, the Suppenalp serves hearty mountain dishes including Cordon Bleu.

Apres, bars, clubs and nightlife 

Once the slopes are closed for the day, Murren is far more sedate than some of the surrounding resorts. Whilst you are on the mountain make the most of the winter sun on one of the sun terraces dotted around. Once back in resort, the majority of bars are within the hotels lining the street. If you are after a bit of nightlife, head to the only nightclub in the resort. Bliemlichäller located in the basement of the Hotel Blumental to dance the night away. 

Spas and relaxation 

If you fancy a day off the slopes the Alpine Spa is the perfect place to relax. Within the spa area you have access to a range of saunas, a steam bath, plunge pool and the swimming pool among other relaxation areas. Entry is reduced with a guest card issued by your hotel. 

Shopping 

There is a Co-Op grocery store and a handful of sport shops and souvenir shops selling regional produce dotted around the village. 

Equipment rental and sports shops are typically open until late in the day so you can maximise your time on the mountain before returning your equipment at the end of your last day. 

Festivals and events

The Inferno Downhill race is held annually in Mürren, it is the largest amateur downhill ski race where people race down the Lauterbrunnen valley. Expected dates for the races are between the 24th - 27th January 2025.

Leave the Lauberhorn races for the professionals, the run challenges professional skiiers speeding down the longest World Cup downhill run. The Lauberhorn races are held in mid-January in Wengen. The expected dates are between the 12th-14th January 2024. The Super Combined is held on Friday, the Downhill on Saturday and the Slalom on Sunday.

Things to do in Mürren

Curling & ice skating

Swap your skis or board for a pair of skates and enjoy skating around the artificial ice rink at the Alpines Sportzentrum, alternatively have a go at curling and see if you can win the game. 

Parapenting

If you want a truly memorable experience in the Swiss Alps, book onto a parapenting flight over Mürren and the wider valley, 

Jungfraujoch ‘Top of Europe’ and Aletsch Glacier

Head up to the 'Top of Europe' at the UNESCO heritage site of the Jungfraujoch and Aletsch Glacier, located at an impressive  3,454 metres, for incredible views across the region. Whilst you are up there, make sure to check out the Ice Palace where there is a variety of ice sculptures to marvel at.

'Ice Magic' ice skating experience Interlaken

Enjoy an afternoon in Interlaken at the Ice Magic winter wonderland, enjoy whizzing around the ice on skates, play an ice hockey match or visit the Piazza for a range of food and drink. 

Local market

Throughout the winter, the Gimmelwald market women organise a market day once a week in Muerren, selling their food products and handicrafts.

Lift Pass
6 days Junior
6 - 15 years
Youth
16 - 19 years
Adult
20 - 61 years
Senior
62+ years
Whole Area Pass £168 £227 £371 £334

 

Lift pass information

Jungfrau Area Pass covers Wengen, Grindelwald, Mürren and Schilthorn area.

Children under 6 go free on lifts if accompanied by a parent, but require a ‘piccolo pass’ if in ski school - approx. Sfr25 for 6 days - pay locally.

Prices and supplements are correct at time of publishing. Up-to-date prices are confirmed at time of booking.

Equipment Hire
6 days Category

Child 

3 - 9 years

Youth

10 - 15 years

Adult 

16 years +

Skis Red £33 £55 £116
Black - - £153
Skis & boots  Red £57 £92 £178
Black - - £228

 

6 days Category

Child

3 - 9 years

Youth

10 -15 years

Adult 

16 years +

Snowboard Red £33 £55 £116
Snowboard & boots  Red £57 £92 £178

 

Equipment information 

Please see here for description of hire categories.

 

Prices and supplements are correct at time of publishing. Up-to-date prices are confirmed at time of booking.

Meet Your Rep

All our holidays include return travel to resort either by flight or train and then the transfer to your accommodation.

Departures are on Saturdays with stays for 7 or 14 nights and flexible duration on any day departures are available with certain hotels

Private transfers and self drive options are available, call to book these.

Travel Information

Flights to Geneva or Zurich

Transfer Times

  • Zurich Airport: approx 3hrs 30mins by Rail. A change of 3-4 trains is required.
  • Geneva Airport: approx 3hrs 30 mins by Coach (Sat only) or Rail. A change of 3-4 trains is required. 

The last part of the transfer to Mürren is by cable-car/rail which is approx. 30mins from Lauterbrunnen.

7 night holidays via Geneva have the option of coach or rail transfers. If you chose a flight that is scheduled to arrive between 09:30 and 12:00 then your transfer will be by coach. You can take a train transfer with a supplement.

Rail transfers are included with:

  • Flights scheduled to arrive before 09:30 and after 12:00 in Geneva
  • All flights to Zurich
  • Any flexible durations (so not 7 or 14 nights)

For rail transfers, your train tickets will be sent to you before departure. Our reps in resort will be in touch so you can let them know which train you are on and they will arrange the cable-car/rail from Lauterbrunnen and onwards to your hotel. They will advise on the return trains and organise to get you to the train.

 

Travel by Train from the UK

We have a 7 night train option to Murren that can be booked online. 

This is a train via Paris and Zurich, Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen and then the cable-car to Murren. The reps will then organise the cable -car and the transfer to your hotel.

How to Book Online

Using the holiday search at the top of this page, select “London St Pancras” on the “Departing from” drop down.

Here are the provisional timings

Saturdays 

Depart

Arrive

London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord

09:31

 12:58

Paris Gare de Lyon to Zurich

14:22

18:26

Zurich to Interlaken Ost

18:32

20:56

Interlaken Ost to Lauterbrunnen

21:05

21:25

Lauterbrunnen to Murren via Schilthornbahn

21:47

22:00

Tickets for the metro transfer in Paris (2 stops) are provided. Our reps will organise the transfer on the cable-car to Murren and then on to your hotel.

Return transfer timings will be confirmed when you book.

Good to know

  • High altitude skiing & guaranteed snow
  • Inferno downhill races
  • Traditional, traffic-free villages
  • Transfer by coach or rail from Geneva on Saturday and rail other days
  • Transfer by rail from Zurich 
  • Inghams rep service
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