//
Municipality in Fribourg, Switzerland
Photo: Tony Castle, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Murten (German: Murten, French: Morat) is a predominately German speaking town located on the German/French language border in the Three Lakes area of Switzerland.
From the travel guide. Select a place for details, a map and what is nearby.
Recounts the history of Murten from the Celts and Romans to today.
Château de la Motte
A chateau dating to the 15th or 16th century.
A small zoo featuring an indoor butterfly habitat, and bird and monkey habitats simulating the jungles of Belize both during the day and at night. Kids love it, and parents too, though the extensive playground might take more parental energy than one wants to expend when travelling.
Serves meat on slate but also local dishes such as fondue.
By boat
During summer a boat service connects Murten to Neuchatel and Biel.
Choose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.
Bern · Regional · BRN
Loading places around the airport…
Articles and travel topics about Murten and Switzerland.
Travel tipsWhen the Swiss Travel Pass is worth it in 2026, with official prices, the break-even fare for each pass length and why the Half Fare Card often wins.
8 min read
Travel tipsStep-by-step Schengen visa application guide for 2026, covering embassy selection, €90 fees, photo specifications, bank statements and insurance.
6 min read
InspirationDiscover the best small towns to visit for a peaceful holiday, with car-free streets, scenic walks, and local food across five quiet destinations.
7 min read
Nature & adventureSwitzerland is a surprisingly good place for cycling, largely due to its good cycling network. Swiss bike efforts are often stylized under the heading "Veloland Schweiz" which is Swiss standard German for "bike country…
Wikivoyage
Every section of the guide. Open one to read it in full.