How big is Mürren?
Mürren has 54 trails served by 12 lifts — 25th for trails of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland. On lifts it ranks 23rd of the 34.
Mürren resort guide
Bern, Switzerland
Car-free village with views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau
Mürren at a glance
54
Trails
12
Lifts
9,744ft
Top
5,413ft
Base
4,331ft
Vertical
BRN
Nearest airport, 30 mi
20% beginner35% intermediate45% advanced
Mürren offers a peaceful car-free atmosphere with challenging terrain and breathtaking alpine panoramas.
Your questions about Mürren, answered
How high is Mürren?
The lifts run from 5,413ft at the base to 9,744ft at the top, a vertical of 4,331ft. 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 trails 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 November 10 to June 13, about 217 days.
March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 73in, 40in 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), 30 mi away in a straight line. Lugano (LUG) is 63 mi, Zürich (ZRH) is 69 mi. 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 ticket 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 ticket 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.
- BernBRN30 mi
- LuganoLUG63 mi
- ZürichZRH69 mi · major airport
Travel time to Mürren
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Zürich (ZRH)Quickest
- Flight
- 8h 30m · 3,921 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 20m · 93 mi
- Total
- ≈ 10h 50m
- Fly to Bern (BRN)
- Flight
- 8h 25m · 3,893 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h · 40 mi
- Total
- ≈ 11h 55m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Lugano (LUG)
- Flight
- 8h 35m · 3,981 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 5m · 85 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 10m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. 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 ticket 2026/27
CHF 4246-day adult Jungfrau Ski Region · ≈$514
CHF 71 per day · 2.8 km of trails per € · #14 of 34 for value in Switzerland
72value scoreGreat value
Mürren trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort'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 trails and 12 lifts, running from 5,413ft to 9,744ft.
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 level
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
More on Mürren
- Mürren snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Mürren snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Mürren lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in SwitzerlandLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Switzerland
Ski resorts near Mürren
- Wengen2 mi
- Grindelwald8 mi
- Adelboden16 mi
- Meiringen-Hasliberg17 mi
- Melchsee-Frutt24 mi
- Crans-Montana27 mi
Distances are straight-line, not by road.