Short answer
Mürren is a small village without cars at 1,638 metres, on a cliff edge high above the Lauterbrunnen valley with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau opposite. The Schilthorn ski area has 54 kilometres of pistes and reaches almost 3,000 metres, where the revolving restaurant Piz Gloria from the James Bond film stands. Mürren suits families who want peace, views and a small village – but there are fewer slopes than in Grindelwald and Wengen.
Quick facts
- Country / region
- Switzerland, Bernese Oberland
- Ski area
- Jungfrau Ski Region (Schilthorn)
- Altitude (village – top)
- 1638 – 2970 m above sea level
- Pistes
- 54 km
- Lifts
- 17
- Season
- December – April
- Nearest airports
- Zurich (about 2 h 45) · Bern (about 1 h 30)
- Train
- Train to Lauterbrunnen, then cable car and train via Grütschalp (about 30 min)
- Price level
- ●●●●● (1 = cheap, 5 = expensive)
Family rating
3,8 / 5
- Beginner slopes Easier slopes around the village and at Allmendhubel, but the area is small and fairly steep.
- Snow reliability The village is at over 1,600 metres and the Schilthorn reaches almost 3,000 metres.
- Distance from accommodation to lifts A small village without cars where the lifts are reached on foot.
- More than skiing Piz Gloria and the James Bond exhibition, the view of the Eiger and Jungfrau and the Inferno race.
The rating is our overall assessment for families with children based on the criteria above – not a paid placement.
Mürren lies on a cliff edge high above the Lauterbrunnen valley, at 1,638 metres, and opposite rise the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. It is a small village with old wooden houses, a few hotels and no cars – you only get here by cable car, or by cable car and train.
It is one of the quietest villages in the Jungfrau region, and perhaps the one with the most dramatic view.
How to get up there
From Lauterbrunnen there are two ways:
- The cable car to Grütschalp and then the train along the cliff edge to Mürren – with views all the way.
- The cable car from Stechelberg via Gimmelwald.
You leave the car in the valley, and in the village you walk.
The Schilthorn ski area
Mürren has its own ski area, Schilthorn, which is not linked with Grindelwald and Wengen on skis – but the same lift ticket is valid in the whole Jungfrau region.
| Difficulty | Kilometres | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 19 km | 35 % |
| Red | 23 km | 43 % |
| Black | 12 km | 22 % |
The area has 54 kilometres of pistes and reaches almost 3,000 metres. It is smaller and steeper than its neighbours, but also quieter. Around the village and at Allmendhubel there are easier slopes for the children.
Piz Gloria – James Bond at 3,000 metres
At the top of the Schilthorn stands Piz Gloria, a revolving restaurant that became famous in the James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service from 1969. Up there is an exhibition about the film, and from the terrace you see a sea of peaks. The air is thin at almost 3,000 metres, so take it easy with young children.
Inferno
Every January the Inferno is held, one of the longest downhill races in the world for amateurs, from the Schilthorn down towards the valley. The race has been held since 1928 and has almost 2,000 participants. If you want peace and quiet – choose another week.
Mürren with kids
- A small village without cars where the children can walk freely.
- Easier slopes around the village and at Allmendhubel.
- The lift ticket is valid across the whole Jungfrau Ski Region, and children pay about half the adult price.
We go through how to plan the week with ski school and rest days in ski trips with children.
How to get to Mürren
- By train: take the train to Interlaken Ost and on to Lauterbrunnen, and then the cable car and train via Grütschalp, about half an hour. From Zurich the whole journey takes just under three hours. We go through the journey from Sweden in train to the Alps.
- By car: drive to Lauterbrunnen or Stechelberg and go up the last stretch.
Mürren, Wengen or Grindelwald?
Mürren is the smallest and quietest, with the dramatic view and the Schilthorn. Wengen also has no cars but has direct access to the bigger ski area, and Grindelwald is the largest, with the most easy slopes on First. We compare more Swiss resorts, such as Zermatt, in ski resorts in Switzerland.
Packing for Mürren – easy things to forget
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Mürren?
From Lauterbrunnen either by cable car to Grütschalp and then the train along the cliff edge, or by cable car from Stechelberg. You leave the car in the valley – there are no cars in Mürren.
Is Mürren good for families with children?
For families who want peace and views, yes. The village is small and has no cars, and there are easier slopes around the village and at Allmendhubel. But the area is smaller and steeper than in Grindelwald and Wengen, so beginners have more to choose from there.
What is Piz Gloria?
The revolving restaurant at the top of the Schilthorn, at almost 3,000 metres. It became famous in the James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service from 1969, and up there is an exhibition about the film.
What is the Inferno?
One of the longest downhill races in the world for amateurs, from the Schilthorn down towards the Lauterbrunnen valley. It is held in January with almost 2,000 participants and has been running since 1928.
How much does the lift ticket cost in Mürren?
The lift pass is valid across the whole Jungfrau Ski Region, and children aged 6 to 15 pay about half the adult price. Current prices are shown on the Jungfraubahnen website.
