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Schloss Münchenwiler

Kühergasse 7, Münchenwiler
Rated 8.0 in 552 reviews

Schloss Münchenwiler is a captivating retreat located near the quaint town of Murten in Switzerland, enveloped by the serene beauty of the Swiss countryside. This historic property, with its roots reaching back to the medieval era, offers a unique blend of heritage and elegance, providing guests a distinctive experience that transports them to a different time. The castle, with its well-preserved architectural features, has been thoughtfully restored and transformed into a boutique hotel, where modern comfort effortlessly meets historical charm.

Guests at Schloss Münchenwiler are welcomed into a tranquil oasis that exudes a sense of timelessness. The interiors are tastefully decorated, with each room offering a cozy yet luxurious atmosphere, ensuring a comfortable stay. The hotel's extensive grounds include beautiful gardens perfect for leisurely strolls, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

The culinary experience at Schloss Münchenwiler is another highlight, as the restaurant serves exquisite dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients, providing a taste of authentic Swiss cuisine. The team at the hotel is known for its warm hospitality, ensuring that every guest feels welcomed and valued.

Located just a short drive from the historic town of Murten, guests have easy access to explore the local attractions, including the charming medieval old town and the scenic Lake Murten. Schloss Münchenwiler offers a perfect blend of peaceful seclusion and cultural exploration, making it a memorable destination for travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure in a unique historical setting.

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
 14°
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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 Schloss Münchenwiler

Münchenwiler Castle
Münchenwiler Castle
Castle building with grounds in Münchenwiler in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
0m / 0yd
Morat Castle
Morat Castle
Castle in Morat in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
2km / 1.2mi
German Church
German Church
Church building in Murten in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
1.9km / 1.2mi
Saint-Jean-l'Evangéliste church
Saint-Jean-l'Evangéliste church
Church building in Cressier in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
1.8km / 1.1mi
Église réformée de Meyriez
Église réformée de Meyriez
Church buildingin Meyriez in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
2km / 1.2mi
Battle of Morat
Battle of Morat
Swiss victory in the Burgundian Wars, 22 June 1476
0.9km / 0.56mi
Löwenberg Castle
Löwenberg Castle
Castle in Murten in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
3.1km / 1.9mi
Museum Murten
Museum Murten
Museum in Murten in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
2km / 1.3mi
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
2.1km / 1.3mi
Schloss Greng
2.7km / 1.7mi
Grand-Vivy Castle
Grand-Vivy Castle
Chateau in Barberêche in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
5.9km / 3.7mi
Reformierte Kirche Cordast
Reformierte Kirche Cordast
Church building in Gurmels, Switzerland
4.1km / 2.6mi
Unserer Lieben Frau auf dem Dürrenberg chapel
Chapel building in Gurmels in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
4.4km / 2.7mi
St. German parish church
St. German parish church
Church building in Gurmels in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
4km / 2.5mi
Castella's manor house with Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption chapel with treasure
House and chapel in Wallenried in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
4.2km / 2.6mi
Notre-Dame de l’Assomption parish church
Notre-Dame de l’Assomption parish church
Church building in Wallenried, Switzerland
4.2km / 2.6mi
Tour des Sarrasins
5.6km / 3.5mi
Protestant church, former Satin-Pierre church
Protestant church, former Satin-Pierre church
5.2km / 3.3mi
Barberêche Castle
Barberêche Castle
Castle in Barberêche in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
6.7km / 4.1mi
Temple de Donatyre
Temple de Donatyre
Church building in Avenches, Switzerland
6.5km / 4.1mi
Avenches Castle
Avenches Castle
Castle in Avenches in the canton Vaud, Switzerland
7.4km / 4.6mi
Sainte Madeleine, Avenches
Sainte Madeleine, Avenches
Church building in Avenches, Switzerland
7.4km / 4.6mi
Petit-Vivy Castle
Petit-Vivy Castle
Chateau in Barberêche in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
6.1km / 3.8mi
Guevaux Castle
Guevaux Castle
Château in Mur in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
6.1km / 3.8mi
Cotterd château avec dépendance
Cotterd château avec dépendance
Castle with vineyard in Bellerive on Lake Murten in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
7.9km / 4.9mi
Parish church of St. James the Elder
Parish church of St. James the Elder
Church building in Bösingen in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
7.9km / 4.9mi
St. Wendelin chapel
Chapel building in Düdingen in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
7.5km / 4.6mi
Church of St-Maurice, rectory and pub
Buildings in Barberêche in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
6.7km / 4.2mi
Saint-Maire
Church building in Avenches, Switzerland
7.2km / 4.5mi
Tour de Vully
Tour de Vully
7.6km / 4.8mi
Saint-Veran Reformed Church
Saint-Veran Reformed Church
Church building in Cotterd in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
7.8km / 4.8mi
Herrenhaus de Lenzbourg
Herrenhaus de Lenzbourg
Stately residential building in Bösigen in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
7.6km / 4.7mi
Saint-Vincent de Paul church, of the penitentiary
Church building in Sugiez in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
6.9km / 4.3mi
Laupen Castle
Laupen Castle
Castle in Laupen in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
8.7km / 5.4mi
Ruine Gümmenen
9.7km / 6mi
St. Katharina Chapel
Chapel building in Düdingen in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
8.1km / 5mi
Räsch
9.1km / 5.7mi
Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Church building in Grolley, Switzerland
9.7km / 6mi
Saint-Didier parish church
Saint-Didier parish church
Church building in Domdidier in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
10km / 6.2mi
St. Magdalene Hermitage
St. Magdalene Hermitage
9km / 5.6mi
Salavaux château with portal and fountain
Salavaux château with portal and fountain
8.3km / 5.2mi
Montet, Saint-Théodule reformed church
Montet, Saint-Théodule reformed church
Church building in Cudrefin in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
8.6km / 5.4mi
St. Peter and Paul Parish Church
St. Peter and Paul Parish Church
Church building in Düdingen in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
8.8km / 5.5mi
Reformed Church Building (1734–1736)
Reformed Church Building (1734–1736)
Church building in Laupen in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
8.7km / 5.4mi
Papiliorama
Papiliorama
Zoo and botanical garden in Kerzers (Switzerland), specializing in tropical animals and plants
10.2km / 6.3mi

What to do in Murten and near Schloss Münchenwiler

Münchenwiler Castle
Münchenwiler Castle
Castle building with grounds in Münchenwiler in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
0m / 0yd
Morat Castle
Morat Castle
Castle in Morat in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
2km / 1.2mi
German Church
German Church
Church building in Murten in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
1.9km / 1.2mi
Saint-Jean-l'Evangéliste church
Saint-Jean-l'Evangéliste church
Church building in Cressier in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
1.8km / 1.1mi
Église réformée de Meyriez
Église réformée de Meyriez
Church buildingin Meyriez in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
2km / 1.2mi
Battle of Morat
Battle of Morat
Swiss victory in the Burgundian Wars, 22 June 1476
0.9km / 0.56mi
Löwenberg Castle
Löwenberg Castle
Castle in Murten in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
3.1km / 1.9mi
Museum Murten
Museum Murten
Museum in Murten in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
2km / 1.3mi
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
2.1km / 1.3mi
Schloss Greng
2.7km / 1.7mi
Grand-Vivy Castle
Grand-Vivy Castle
Chateau in Barberêche in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
5.9km / 3.7mi
Reformierte Kirche Cordast
Reformierte Kirche Cordast
Church building in Gurmels, Switzerland
4.1km / 2.6mi
Unserer Lieben Frau auf dem Dürrenberg chapel
Chapel building in Gurmels in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
4.4km / 2.7mi
St. German parish church
St. German parish church
Church building in Gurmels in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
4km / 2.5mi
Castella's manor house with Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption chapel with treasure
House and chapel in Wallenried in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
4.2km / 2.6mi
Notre-Dame de l’Assomption parish church
Notre-Dame de l’Assomption parish church
Church building in Wallenried, Switzerland
4.2km / 2.6mi
Tour des Sarrasins
5.6km / 3.5mi
Protestant church, former Satin-Pierre church
Protestant church, former Satin-Pierre church
5.2km / 3.3mi
Barberêche Castle
Barberêche Castle
Castle in Barberêche in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
6.7km / 4.1mi
Temple de Donatyre
Temple de Donatyre
Church building in Avenches, Switzerland
6.5km / 4.1mi
Avenches Castle
Avenches Castle
Castle in Avenches in the canton Vaud, Switzerland
7.4km / 4.6mi
Sainte Madeleine, Avenches
Sainte Madeleine, Avenches
Church building in Avenches, Switzerland
7.4km / 4.6mi
Petit-Vivy Castle
Petit-Vivy Castle
Chateau in Barberêche in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
6.1km / 3.8mi
Guevaux Castle
Guevaux Castle
Château in Mur in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
6.1km / 3.8mi
Cotterd château avec dépendance
Cotterd château avec dépendance
Castle with vineyard in Bellerive on Lake Murten in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
7.9km / 4.9mi
Parish church of St. James the Elder
Parish church of St. James the Elder
Church building in Bösingen in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
7.9km / 4.9mi
St. Wendelin chapel
Chapel building in Düdingen in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
7.5km / 4.6mi
Church of St-Maurice, rectory and pub
Buildings in Barberêche in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
6.7km / 4.2mi
Saint-Maire
Church building in Avenches, Switzerland
7.2km / 4.5mi
Tour de Vully
Tour de Vully
7.6km / 4.8mi

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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