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Village · Lauterbrunnen, Berna
Mürren
Car-free village at 1,638 m, on the edge of a cliff above the Lauterbrunnen valley, facing the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau. It is a stop for the Schilthorn cable car and the base station for the Allmendhubel funicular.
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About Mürren
Mürren is at 1,638 m, on a terrace at the edge of the western cliff of the Lauterbrunnen valley. There is no public road to the village, and it is car-free. On the opposite side of the valley rise the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau.
Two routes lead there. From Lauterbrunnen, a cable car climbs in about 4 minutes to Grütschalp, and from there a train runs roughly 4 km along the slope in about 11 minutes to the village. From Stechelberg, at the valley floor, the Schilthorn cable car goes directly up to Mürren along the steeper slope.
Mürren has a skiing history: British tourists arrived in 1911, and the Kandahar Ski Club was founded there in 1924. In January the village hosts the Inferno, an amateur ski race of about 15.8 km created in 1928.
The village is a starting point for the Schilthorn and the Allmendhubel. Trails descend to Gimmelwald, a smaller neighbouring village, and continue along the cliff edge.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From two hours to a full day, including Allmendhubel.
Best time
From June to September for the trails. In the late afternoon the sun often lights up the faces of the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau on the opposite side of the valley.
How to get there
Lauterbrunnen–Grütschalp cable car and train to Mürren, or bus to Stechelberg and cable car to Mürren. Both cable cars have maintenance pauses: check operations before you ascend.
Tip
Ascend via Grütschalp and descend via Stechelberg to make a loop around the valley. Walk to Gimmelwald on the downhill trail.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Mürren
How to get to Mürren?
From Lauterbrunnen: cable car to Grütschalp and train to Mürren; or from Stechelberg a direct cable car.
Does Mürren have cars?
No. The village has no public road and does not allow cars.
What is Mürren's altitude?
1,638 m.
Is it possible to walk from Mürren to Gimmelwald?
Yes, via a downhill trail that links the two villages.