Mürren at a glance
Mürren sits at 1,650 metres on a ledge above the Lauterbrunnen Valley. According to the local tourist office it is the highest permanently inhabited village in the canton of Bern. At the end of 2025 it had 430 residents, and it is car-free.
The village looks down into the deep valley, and its lanes are lined with wooden chalets. Mürren is also the starting point for the Schilthorn, the Allmendhubel and the via ferrata to Gimmelwald, so many visitors stay here for several nights.
Two ways up to Mürren
Cars cannot go to Mürren. Park in Lauterbrunnen or Stechelberg and choose one of two routes.
| Route | Time | Return ticket 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Lauterbrunnen, Grütschalp cable car, then train via Winteregg | 18–20 min | CHF 23.60 (Half Fare Card CHF 11.80) |
| Stechelberg to Mürren by cable car, direct | 4 min | CHF 23.60 (Half Fare Card CHF 11.80) |
| Stechelberg to Mürren via Gimmelwald | About 12 min | Same ticket |
Via Grütschalp
The cable car from Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp takes 4 minutes and climbs 686 metres. It has a new cabin for 135 people and has been running again since 11 July 2026. From Grütschalp a train runs along the cliff edge through Winteregg to Mürren. The GA travelcard, Swiss Travel Pass, Jungfrau Travel Pass and Berner Oberland Pass include the trip. Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp alone costs CHF 9.40 one way. The whole line is closed from 26 October to 6 November 2026.
Via Stechelberg
Bus 141 runs from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg in 12 minutes, every half hour. The cable car there rises 775 metres to Mürren and is the steepest in the world, with a gradient of 159.4 percent. It runs all year. A return ticket is free with the GA, Swiss Travel Pass and Berner Oberland Pass, and 20 percent off (CHF 19.00) with the Jungfrau Travel Pass. A bicycle costs CHF 5.
From Interlaken
Interlaken Ost to Mürren takes about 51 minutes by train and cable car. See getting to Lauterbrunnen for the train from Zurich, Bern and Geneva.
Parking
Stechelberg has more than 1,000 spaces at CHF 8 for 8 hours. The station car park in Lauterbrunnen costs CHF 18.
Mürren and Schilthorn tours
Cable car tickets, guided hikes, via ferrata trips and day tours from Mürren and the valley, with live prices and availability.
Allmendhubel and the Flower Trail
The Allmendhubel is a hill at 1,907 metres above the village. A funicular goes up from Mürren in 4 minutes, every 20 minutes between 9:00 and 17:00. A return ticket costs CHF 16, half of that with a Half Fare Card, GA or Swiss Travel Pass. The Berner Oberland Pass covers it, and the Jungfrau Travel Pass gives 20 percent off (CHF 12.80).
At the top, the Flower Trail circles the hill in about 20 minutes. It has more than 150 mountain plants and works with a pushchair. The longer Blumental Panorama Trail back to Mürren takes 1 hour 15 minutes and is easy.
The funicular is closed from 19 October to 11 December 2026. It reopens from 5 April to 28 May 2027.
Schilthorn, via ferrata and walks from Mürren
Mürren is the hub for the higher trips.
Schilthorn
The cable car runs from Mürren via Birg to the summit at 2,970 metres in about 15 minutes. A return ticket costs CHF 91.40 in 2026, CHF 45.70 with a Half Fare Card, GA or Swiss Travel Pass, and nothing with the Berner Oberland Pass. It runs 365 days a year.
Schilthorn guide →Via ferrata to Gimmelwald
The route goes down, not up: 2.2 kilometres and 300 metres of descent, rated K3, about 3 hours. The entrance is roughly 10 minutes on foot from Mürren station. It is open from 1 June to 31 October, 9:00 to 18:00, in good weather only.
Via ferrata guide →Grütschalp to Mürren on foot
The path through Winteregg takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. It leads along the edge of the cliff.
Bond, winter and where to stay
Mürren is known for a film and for skiing.
James Bond
The 1969 film On Her Majesty's Secret Service was shot on the Schilthorn. The revolving restaurant at Piz Gloria and the summit still draw fans of the film.
Skiing
The Mürren-Schilthorn ski area spans 1,600 metres to almost 3,000 metres, with about 50 kilometres of runs. It opens with good conditions on 31 October 2026 on weekends only, and daily from 21 November 2026. The Direttissima has a gradient of 88 percent over 400 metres.
Guest card perks
With the guest card you can use the indoor pool and ice rink of the Alpine Sports Centre free of charge and get 10 percent off the spa and fitness area.
Quiet season
Many hotels and mountain huts close from late October to mid December. Mürren is calm then, but the choice is smaller.
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Mürren: frequently asked questions
Is Mürren car-free?
Yes. Cars stay in Lauterbrunnen or Stechelberg, and you continue by cable car or train.
How long does it take to get to Mürren from Lauterbrunnen?
About 18 to 20 minutes by cable car to Grütschalp and the train on to Mürren. A return ticket costs CHF 23.60 in 2026, or CHF 11.80 with a Half Fare Card.
Is the Mürren train closed in autumn 2026?
Yes. The Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp to Mürren line is closed from 26 October to 6 November 2026. You can still reach Mürren from Stechelberg by cable car, which runs all year.
Is the Allmendhubel open?
Not at the moment. The funicular is closed from 19 October to 11 December 2026 and reopens on 5 April 2027.
How high is Mürren?
Mürren is at 1,650 metres. The Schilthornbahn station in the village sits at about 1,640 metres.
Can you walk from Mürren to Gimmelwald?
Yes, a trail with views into the valley links the two villages. We could not confirm an official walking time, so check the signposts. The via ferrata is another way down, in summer only.