Mürren, Bern

Mürren resort guide

Bern, Switzerland

Car-free village with views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau

Mürren at a glance

54
Pistes
12
Lifts
2,970m
Top
1,650m
Base
1,320m
Vertical
BRN
Nearest airport, 48 km
20% beginner35% intermediate45% advanced

Mürren offers a peaceful car-free atmosphere with challenging terrain and breathtaking alpine panoramas.

Your questions about Mürren, answered

How big is Mürren?

Mürren has 54 pistes served by 12 lifts — 25th for pistes of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland. On lifts it ranks 23rd of the 34.

How high is Mürren?

The lifts run from 1650m at the base to 2970m at the top, a vertical of 1320m. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 9th highest, with the 18th biggest vertical.

Is Mürren good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Mürren split 20% beginner, 35% intermediate and 45% advanced, against an average of 30% beginner and 29% advanced across the resorts we track in Switzerland.

On those numbers it suits confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.

When is the ski season at Mürren?

Over the last ten winters Mürren has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 10 November to 13 June, about 217 days.

March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 185cm, 101cm of new snow and 4.6 bluebird days.

Month-by-month snow history →

What is the nearest airport to Mürren?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bern (BRN), 48km away in a straight line. Lugano (LUG) is 101km, Zürich (ZRH) is 111km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift pass at Mürren?

A 6-day adult Jungfrau Ski Region costs CHF 424 for 2026/27, or CHF 71 a day. For value it ranks 14th of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.

Full lift pass prices and history →

Airports near Mürren

Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.

  • BernBRN
    48 km
  • LuganoLUG
    101 km
  • ZürichZRH
    111 km · major airport

Travel time to Mürren

Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.

  • Fly to Bern (BRN)Quickest
    Flight
    1h 35m · 768 km
    Transfer by road
    1h · 65 km
    Total
    ≈ 2h 35m
  • Fly to Lugano (LUG)
    Flight
    1h 50m · 916 km
    Transfer by road
    2h 5m · 136 km
    Total
    ≈ 3h 55m
  • Fly to Zürich (ZRH)
    Flight
    1h 40m · 788 km
    Transfer by road
    2h 20m · 150 km
    Total
    ≈ 4h

Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.

Mürren lift pass 2026/27

CHF 4246-day adult Jungfrau Ski Region · ≈£385

CHF 71 per day · 2.8 km of piste per € · #14 of 34 for value in Switzerland

72value scoreGreat value
Price history since 2000/01, currency converter & value breakdown

Mürren piste map

We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Mürren. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Mürren has 54 pistes and 12 lifts, running from 1,650m to 2,970m.

Why go to Mürren

  • Car-free village atmosphere
  • Stunning Alpine scenery
  • Great for all skill levels
  • Traditional Swiss charm
  • Excellent for families
  • Beautiful mountain views

Things to know

  • Can get crowded during peak season
  • Limited nightlife
  • Weather dependent
  • Limited tree skiing
  • Can be windy
  • Limited challenging terrain

Skiing and snowboarding Mürren by ability

Beginners

Mürren is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.

Intermediates

Perfect for intermediate skiers! Mürren offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.

Advanced

Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Mürren, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.

Our take on Mürren

Food & dining

Après-ski

Price level

Mid-range

Facilities

Official resort website: muerren.ch

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Distances are straight-line, not by road.