Holidays in Mürren

Embark on an unforgettable family adventure in Mürren with exciting trails perfect for young explorers. Your journey begins with a scenic ride by gondola and post bus to Lauterbrunnen via Stechelberg, setting the stage for the Detective Trail. Armed with a booklet of 16 clever puzzles, your mission is to unravel clues hidden along a gentle 2.5-hour hike from Grütschalp to Mürren, passing through Winteregg. As you walk, laugh, and think together, every step brings you closer to the final prize, hidden inside a secret treasure chest.

For a more playful descent, the Adventure Trail offers a whimsical route down Allmendhubel hill. Children can crawl through log tunnels, zip down colorful slides, and balance along beams, turning a simple hike into a joyful obstacle course. Who needs a lift when the journey down is this much fun?

A cable car sweeps from Mürren to Schilthorn, known to James Bond aficionados as the home of the famous revolving restaurant of Piz Gloria. A spy museum reveals the secrets and challenges of filming on this 2,970 metre mountaintop. Of course, there’s life beyond Bond, including a glass-balconied Skywalk and a Thrill Walk from the gondola station at Birg. That one does exactly what it says on the tin, lining up vertiginous steel walkways and bridges that cling to the cliff.

Mürren is made for wandering, neatly tucking wooden chalets, viewpoints and pedestrianised streets onto a sky-high green terrace. The serene village, is in the perfect location - with stunning views of the three iconic peaks of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. There is an abundance of pretty flower-bedecked balconies, little shops and cafés that line the streets. In the evenings, you can experience folklore events and traditional Swiss music.

Head to Lauterbrunnen, where you can discover the museum of local history, geology, and mountaineering. Or, venture further to the Jungfraujoch - here, trains take you on one of the most scenic journeys in the world, chugging from the pastures of the Bernese Oberland to the highest railway station in Europe, where you can pass through the multimedia experience tour, taking you back through the history of over 100 years of the Jungfrau railway.

There’s a wide range of excursions to enjoy in the region, from visiting the Jungfraujoch and exploring the alpine gardens at Schynige Platte to discovering the dramatic Trümmelbach Waterfalls. On your way down to the valley, stop by the peaceful village of Gimmelwald to see the historic sawmill and traditional cattle and cheese farms. Don’t miss the charming little unstaffed shop, and be sure to visit the award-winning Schwarz Mönch brewery pub while you’re there.

For a change of pace, take a day trip to Interlaken, where land and water activities abound. Enjoy a gentle cruise on Lake Thun, a refreshing swim or kayak on Lake Brienz, or indulge your sweet tooth with a visit to the Funky Chocolate Club to create your own chocolate bars.

Thanks to the region’s excellent network of aerial cableways and mountain railways, getting to nearby towns and villages like Stechelberg and Gimmelwald is easy and even more affordable with your included Swiss Half Fare Card. You’ll also have quick access to hiking hubs and panoramic peaks such as the Schilthorn, Grütschalp, and down to Lauterbrunnen and beyond.

Mountain parks, playgrounds and picnic spots are sprinkled throughout the Jungfrau region. The Flower Park at the top of Allmendhubel is a favourite with families staying in Mürren. There are slides, zip lines and a neighbouring restaurant serving up Bernese specialities like steak with garlic butter, rösti and cheese fondue made for sharing. Or you can just sip a rosehip tea while taking in the view. Swap the mountain lift for the Children’s Adventure Trail on the way back to Mürren; it leads kids through a series of woodland slides, walkways and rope swings.

If you have thrill-seeking children, then a day trip to Grindelwald First is fantastic for its adventure activities – including giant zip lines, a daring cliff walk and speedy mountain cart rides. The fun doesn't stop there, head to the Pfingstegg lift and zoom down the summer toboggan too.

From mountain huts to alpine restaurants, or simple cafés and bars – you will not go hungry here. The popular Winteregg restaurant has a sun terrace, perfect for a refreshing Rivella – Switzerland's favourite soft drink. You will also love the revolving restaurant up the Schilthorn, serving an incredible brunch.

Mürren and the entire Bernese Oberland has a great network of public transport and lifts that make getting around the area really easy.

Lifts

There are a variety of gondolas and cableways that transport you around the Jungfrau region and Bernese Oberland. These are excellent for reaching plenty of fun activities, hiking hotspots, family trails and so much more – fantastic assistance during your walking holiday to maximise your opportunities.

Some of these lifts include:

In Mürren:

• Stechelberg
• Schilthorn

In Wengen:

• Männlichen

In Grindelwald:

• Grindelwald First
• Männlichen
• Eiger Express
• Pfingstegg

Trains and mountain railways

Trains are what make Switzerland such a pleasure to explore and mountain trains run from Mürren to Grütschalp where you can connect to Lauterbrunnen. From there, trains leave in a variety of directions, linking you to Wengen, Wengernalp, Eiger Gletscher, Grindelwald and further afield. You can even take the train all the way up to the Jungfraujoch - the highest railway station in Europe - or reach the Schynige Platte from Wilderswil or the Harder Kulm from Interlaken.

Routes and timetables are available locally and online.

You can use your included Swiss Half Fare Card to receive a discount on lots of routes, however some mountain railways are excluded. To make the most out of your walking holiday, we recommend pre-booking a travel pass (supplements apply for some routes).

Please see the “Cards & passes” tab for more information.

Buses

The PostBus operates throughout the Lauterbrunnen Valley, connecting you to railway stations, lift stations and surrounding villages. Or, head to Grindelwald where the yellow Grindelwald Bus takes you to some more beautiful places and hiking destinations.

Timetables and routes can be found locally or online. Your included Swiss Half Fare Card gest you up to 50% off rates on all PostBus and SBB routes.

The Swiss Half Fare Card is included in the price of your holiday and is sent to you as part of your rail transfer tickets. This card can be used around Switzerland for up to 50% discount on various modes of transport - so make sure you keep it with you. It also gives free travel to children from 6 to under 16 years old, accompanied by a parent with the Family Card.

Subject to change.

Your Mürren guest card is provided by your hotel and gives you:

• Free use of the resort indoor pool in the centre of the village
• Reduced entrance to resort wellness area including sauna, steam room, solarium, and fitness, plus tennis courts, squash, and mini golf

Subject to change.

In addition to the Half Fare card you may wish to purchase other travel passes depending on your holiday plans, such as the Bernese Oberland Pass - you can add this to your holiday at the time of booking.

The Bernese Oberland Pass is another great option and includes:

• Free travel on  Männlichen gondola (Grindelwald Terminus - Männlichen and Wengen - Männlichen)
• Free travel on the Grindelwald - Pfingstegg cable car
• Free travel Lauterbrunnen - Stechelberg/Gimmelwald - Mürren
• Free travel Lauterbrunnen - Grütschalp/Winteregg - Mürren
• Free travel Stechelberg - Mürren
• Free travel Mürren - Schilthorn
• Free travel on the Brienzer Rothornbahn
• Free travel on the Montreux-Oberland-Bahn all the way to Montreux (seat reservations are strongly recommended - these are not included)
• Free travel on Oeschinen, Sünnbuel and Allmenalp lifts in Kandersteg boat trips on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz
• Discounts at various partner locations and much more throughout the Bernese Oberland region...

Discounted travel on the following routes:

• Wilderswil - Schynige Platte (50% off)
• Interlaken - Harder Kulm (50% off)
• Grindelwald - First (50% off)
• Wengen - Kleine Scheidegg (25% off)*
• Grindelwald - Kleine Scheidegg (25% off)*
• Eiger Express from Grindelwald Terminus - Eigergletscher (25% off)*
• Eigergletscher - Jungfraujoch (25% off)*

* These routes are offered at 50 percent discount with your included Swiss Half Fare Card, so we always advise carrying both with you when travelling around so you can enjoy maximum discounts available to you.

Pass inclusions are subject to change. Pre-book prices include Swiss Half Fare Card discount. Please note that we act at all times as selling agent for the suppliers of travel passes.

The Jungfrau Travel Pass is another option for your Mürren holiday, and includes the things listed below. However, it doesn't include travel to Mürren via Stechelberg or Gimmelwald, or travel from Mürren up to the Schilthorn, so it's not always the best option. 

Enjoy three to eight consecutive days of travel on trains, cable cars, gondolas, and boats within the Jungfrau region including free travel on:

• Grindelwald - First
• Grindelwald - Männlichen
• Wengen - Männlichen
• Grindelwald - Kleine Scheidegg
• Wengen - Kleine Scheidegg
• Kleine Scheidegg to Eigergletscher
• Lauterbrunnen - Grütschalp - Winteregg - Mürren
• Wilderswil - Schynige Platte
• Interlaken - Harder Kulm
• Trains between Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Brienz and Interlaken Ost
• Passes from 3 days validity onward include boats on Lakes Thun & Lake Brienz and trains between Interlaken Ost, Interlaken West, and Brienz allowing for round trips by boat and train on Lake Brienz.

A supplement applies for going up from Eigergletscher to the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe (discounted rate of CHF63/75 (low season/high season)). Please note that Family Cards are not valid with the Jungfrau Travel Pass and children must have the Jungfrau Junior Travel Card. 

Pass inclusions are subject to change. Pre-book prices include Swiss Half Fare Card discount. Please note that we act at all times as selling agent for the suppliers of travel passes.