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Hotel Murten

Bernstrasse 7
Rated 8.2 in 825 reviews

Hotel Murten, located in the charming town of Murten, Switzerland, offers guests a delightful blend of modern comfort and historical charm. Nestled in the picturesque region known for its medieval architecture and stunning lakeside views, this boutique hotel provides an ideal setting for a peaceful retreat or an engaging exploration of Swiss culture.

The hotel's exterior exudes classic Swiss style, harmoniously fitting into the historic townscape, while the interiors are thoughtfully designed to provide a warm and inviting atmosphere. Contemporary furnishings and tasteful decor create a relaxed yet sophisticated environment, perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing or business activities.

Hotel Murten takes pride in offering personalized service, ensuring each guest feels welcomed and attended to. Whether you're enjoying a meal at their on-site restaurant, which serves a selection of local and international dishes, or relaxing with a drink at the cozy bar, the staff is committed to making your stay memorable.

Ideal for leisure and business travelers alike, Hotel Murten is equipped with meeting facilities for those needing to balance work and relaxation. The hotel's strategic location also provides easy access to Murten's local attractions, including its historic old town and the scenic Lake Murten, ensuring guests have plenty to explore during their stay.

In summary, Hotel Murten stands out as a charming retreat in the heart of Switzerland, combining the allure of a boutique hotel with modern amenities, all while being enveloped by the rich culture and natural beauty of the region.

Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 16
Rain free days
February
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 16
Rain free days
March
 10°
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 21
Rain free days
April
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 20
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May
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 20
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June
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 20
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Murten and near Hotel Murten

Löwenberg Castle
Löwenberg Castle
Castle in Murten in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
1.7km / 1mi
Morat Castle
Morat Castle
Castle in Morat in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
430m / 480yd
Reformed French church (former St. Catherine's Chapel) with rectory
Reformed French church (former St. Catherine's Chapel) with rectory
Ensemble of church building with rectory in Murten in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
210m / 230yd
German Church
German Church
Church building in Murten in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
170m / 190yd
Museum Murten
Museum Murten
Museum in Murten in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
0.6km / 0.35mi
Église réformée de Meyriez
Église réformée de Meyriez
Church buildingin Meyriez in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
1km / 0.63mi
Battle of Morat
Battle of Morat
Swiss victory in the Burgundian Wars, 22 June 1476
1.4km / 0.84mi
Münchenwiler Castle
Münchenwiler Castle
Castle building with grounds in Münchenwiler in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
2km / 1.2mi
Schloss Greng
2.8km / 1.7mi
Saint-Jean-l'Evangéliste church
Saint-Jean-l'Evangéliste church
Church building in Cressier in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
3.8km / 2.4mi
Tour des Sarrasins
3.6km / 2.2mi
Protestant church, former Satin-Pierre church
Protestant church, former Satin-Pierre church
3.5km / 2.2mi
Guevaux Castle
Guevaux Castle
Château in Mur in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
4.9km / 3.1mi
Unserer Lieben Frau auf dem Dürrenberg chapel
Chapel building in Gurmels in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
5.9km / 3.7mi
St. German parish church
St. German parish church
Church building in Gurmels in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
5.7km / 3.5mi
Saint-Vincent de Paul church, of the penitentiary
Church building in Sugiez in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
5.1km / 3.1mi
Grand-Vivy Castle
Grand-Vivy Castle
Chateau in Barberêche in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
7.8km / 4.8mi
Temple de Donatyre
Temple de Donatyre
Church building in Avenches, Switzerland
7.6km / 4.7mi
Cotterd château avec dépendance
Cotterd château avec dépendance
Castle with vineyard in Bellerive on Lake Murten in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
7.4km / 4.6mi
Reformierte Kirche Cordast
Reformierte Kirche Cordast
Church building in Gurmels, Switzerland
6.2km / 3.8mi
Saint-Veran Reformed Church
Saint-Veran Reformed Church
Church building in Cotterd in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
7.2km / 4.5mi
Salavaux château with portal and fountain
Salavaux château with portal and fountain
7.9km / 4.9mi
Castella's manor house with Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption chapel with treasure
House and chapel in Wallenried in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
6.1km / 3.8mi
Notre-Dame de l’Assomption parish church
Notre-Dame de l’Assomption parish church
Church building in Wallenried, Switzerland
6.1km / 3.8mi
Saint-Maire
Church building in Avenches, Switzerland
8km / 5mi
Montet, Saint-Théodule reformed church
Montet, Saint-Théodule reformed church
Church building in Cudrefin in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
7.4km / 4.6mi
Laupen Castle
Laupen Castle
Castle in Laupen in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
9.7km / 6mi
Papiliorama
Papiliorama
Zoo and botanical garden in Kerzers (Switzerland), specializing in tropical animals and plants
8.9km / 5.5mi
Barberêche Castle
Barberêche Castle
Castle in Barberêche in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
8.7km / 5.4mi
Avenches Castle
Avenches Castle
Castle in Avenches in the canton Vaud, Switzerland
8.1km / 5mi
Sainte Madeleine, Avenches
Sainte Madeleine, Avenches
Church building in Avenches, Switzerland
8.2km / 5.1mi
Petit-Vivy Castle
Petit-Vivy Castle
Chateau in Barberêche in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
8.1km / 5mi
Ruine Gümmenen
9.6km / 6mi
Parish church of St. James the Elder
Parish church of St. James the Elder
Church building in Bösingen in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
9.1km / 5.6mi
St. Katharina Chapel
Chapel building in Düdingen in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
9.7km / 6.1mi
St. Wendelin chapel
Chapel building in Düdingen in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
9.5km / 5.9mi
Church of St-Maurice, rectory and pub
Buildings in Barberêche in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
8.7km / 5.4mi
Tour de Vully
Tour de Vully
8.4km / 5.2mi
Herrenhaus de Lenzbourg
Herrenhaus de Lenzbourg
Stately residential building in Bösigen in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
9.2km / 5.7mi
Reformed Church Building (1734–1736)
Reformed Church Building (1734–1736)
Church building in Laupen in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
9.6km / 6mi
Centre Albert Anker
Centre Albert Anker
Museum collection in Ins in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
8.5km / 5.3mi
Gampelen Castle
Gampelen Castle
Castle in Gampelen in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
10.6km / 6.6mi
Manoir de Castella and chapel of the Trinité-de-la-Vierge-Marie-et-de-Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue
Manoir de Castella and chapel of the Trinité-de-la-Vierge-Marie-et-de-Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue
Manor house and chapel in Delley-Portalban in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
11.7km / 7.3mi
Fenis / Hasenburg, early medieval-medieval castle ruin
Fenis / Hasenburg, early medieval-medieval castle ruin
Archaeological site and earthwork in Ins in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
10.5km / 6.6mi
Reformed Church with Rectory
Reformed Church with Rectory
Church building and part of an architectural ensemble in Vinelz in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
11.6km / 7.2mi

What to do in Murten and near Hotel Murten

Löwenberg Castle
Löwenberg Castle
Castle in Murten in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
1.7km / 1mi
Morat Castle
Morat Castle
Castle in Morat in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
430m / 480yd
Reformed French church (former St. Catherine's Chapel) with rectory
Reformed French church (former St. Catherine's Chapel) with rectory
Ensemble of church building with rectory in Murten in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
210m / 230yd
German Church
German Church
Church building in Murten in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
170m / 190yd
Museum Murten
Museum Murten
Museum in Murten in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
0.6km / 0.35mi
Église réformée de Meyriez
Église réformée de Meyriez
Church buildingin Meyriez in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
1km / 0.63mi
Battle of Morat
Battle of Morat
Swiss victory in the Burgundian Wars, 22 June 1476
1.4km / 0.84mi
Münchenwiler Castle
Münchenwiler Castle
Castle building with grounds in Münchenwiler in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
2km / 1.2mi
Schloss Greng
2.8km / 1.7mi
Saint-Jean-l'Evangéliste church
Saint-Jean-l'Evangéliste church
Church building in Cressier in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
3.8km / 2.4mi
Tour des Sarrasins
3.6km / 2.2mi
Protestant church, former Satin-Pierre church
Protestant church, former Satin-Pierre church
3.5km / 2.2mi
Guevaux Castle
Guevaux Castle
Château in Mur in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
4.9km / 3.1mi
Unserer Lieben Frau auf dem Dürrenberg chapel
Chapel building in Gurmels in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
5.9km / 3.7mi
St. German parish church
St. German parish church
Church building in Gurmels in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
5.7km / 3.5mi
Saint-Vincent de Paul church, of the penitentiary
Church building in Sugiez in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
5.1km / 3.1mi
Grand-Vivy Castle
Grand-Vivy Castle
Chateau in Barberêche in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
7.8km / 4.8mi
Temple de Donatyre
Temple de Donatyre
Church building in Avenches, Switzerland
7.6km / 4.7mi
Cotterd château avec dépendance
Cotterd château avec dépendance
Castle with vineyard in Bellerive on Lake Murten in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
7.4km / 4.6mi
Reformierte Kirche Cordast
Reformierte Kirche Cordast
Church building in Gurmels, Switzerland
6.2km / 3.8mi
Saint-Veran Reformed Church
Saint-Veran Reformed Church
Church building in Cotterd in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
7.2km / 4.5mi
Salavaux château with portal and fountain
Salavaux château with portal and fountain
7.9km / 4.9mi
Castella's manor house with Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption chapel with treasure
House and chapel in Wallenried in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
6.1km / 3.8mi
Notre-Dame de l’Assomption parish church
Notre-Dame de l’Assomption parish church
Church building in Wallenried, Switzerland
6.1km / 3.8mi
Saint-Maire
Church building in Avenches, Switzerland
8km / 5mi
Montet, Saint-Théodule reformed church
Montet, Saint-Théodule reformed church
Church building in Cudrefin in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
7.4km / 4.6mi
Laupen Castle
Laupen Castle
Castle in Laupen in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
9.7km / 6mi
Papiliorama
Papiliorama
Zoo and botanical garden in Kerzers (Switzerland), specializing in tropical animals and plants
8.9km / 5.5mi
Barberêche Castle
Barberêche Castle
Castle in Barberêche in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
8.7km / 5.4mi
Avenches Castle
Avenches Castle
Castle in Avenches in the canton Vaud, Switzerland
8.1km / 5mi

About Murten

Murten, a charming town situated by the lake of the same name, offers a variety of activities and sights for visitors. Exploring the Old Town is a must, where you can wander through narrow streets lined with well-preserved medieval buildings. The historic town walls, which date back to the 13th century, provide a glimpse into the town's past and are worth a leisurely walk.

The Lake Murten area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. You can enjoy a peaceful stroll along the lakeside promenade, rent a paddleboat, or simply relax by the water. The scenic views of the surrounding mountains add to the serene atmosphere.

For those interested in history, the Murten Museum offers insightful exhibitions about the region's history, particularly its significance during the Burgundian Wars. Nearby, the Battle of Murten Memorial commemorates a key battle from the 15th century and serves as a reminder of the town's historical importance.

The Church of St. John the Baptist is another notable landmark, featuring impressive architecture and a peaceful interior. If you appreciate natural beauty, a short hike in the surrounding countryside reveals picturesque vineyards and offers opportunities for photography.

Additionally, Murten hosts various cultural events throughout the year, including markets and festivals that showcase local traditions and crafts. Sampling the local cuisine in one of the town's restaurants can provide a taste of the region's culinary offerings, particularly its wines and regional specialties.

Overall, Murten presents a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, making it a pleasant destination to explore.




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