Ski Mürren in Switzerland and you'll be enjoying one of the original ski resorts developed by British in the 1920s. Car free and with stunning Swiss Alps surrounding, skiing and snowboarding here is superb.
Where
Renowned for its scenery, ski Mürren and you will be with like-minded skiers and boarders that like a challenge. Advanced skiers visit for the black runs down from the Schilthorn and great off-piste at Blumental - less advanced skiers can still enjoy themselves by visiting the slopes at nearby Wengen and Grindelwald. The transfer from the airport is good - making for stress-free days.
Essentials |
Suitable For |
Slopes |
RESORT ALTITUDE : |
1650m |
TOTAL PISTE : |
54 km |
LONGEST RUN : |
15 km |
START SEASON : |
December |
END SEASON : |
April |
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OVERALL |
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SKIING |
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BOARDING |
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APRÉS |
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FAMILIES |
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Beginners
2 / 7% |
Intermediates
8 / 30% |
Advanced
11 / 41% |
Experts
6 / 22% |
TOTAL RUNS : |
27 |
SNOW CANNONS : |
10 / 6ha |
SNOW PARKS : |
1 |
CROSS COUNTRY : |
20 km |
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On the slopes
Because it's linked with Wengen and Grindelwald, ski Mürren for your ski holidays and all levels of skiers and boarders are catered for. Indeed, the Jungfrau region has a total of 200kms of pistes, 53kms of them at Mürren. The lifts are excellent, carrying up to 9,100 people per hour, and you should be sure to visit the Piz Gloria revolving restaurant - it sits at 2970m, and is reputed to offer views of 200 mountains. Snowboarders will enjoy Murren's terrain park and half-pipe.
Ski area :
If you ski Mürren you are in the Swiss ski region of Bernese Oberland and the ski area of Jungfrau along with the following resorts: Grindelwald, Interlaken, Mürren, Wengen
Off the slopes
Car free, and blessed with stunning scenery, Mürren ski holidays are a traditional high altitude Swiss mountain village experience. You can choose between picturesque hotels, chalets and apartments at various prices and comfort levels, and you'll find a range of restaurants available - choose between traditional Swiss cuisine, or international favourites like pizza. There are also plenty of bars and clubs to keep you busy until late. Other activities include an outdoor ice-rink for curling and skating, or maybe a horse-drawn sleigh ride.
RESORT GOOD POINTS
- Small and charming, traditional Swiss Alps village, with 'traffic-free' centre
- Good sports centre for non skiers or when you want a day off the slopes
- Good snow high up, even when the rest of the ski area suffers
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RESORT BAD POINTS
- Extent of local pistes very limited for all levels
- Lower slopes can be in poor condition when temperatures change
- Quiet, limited nightlife for those looking to party all night
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Tourist Office
Worldwide cover from £60.48
or Single trip Europe cover from £22.98 - get covered before you arrive!
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