Murren - village

When it’s blanketed in snow, Mürren has a genuinely Christmas card-style  ambience, and apart from some aspects, it almost feels as if time has stood still in this idyllic spot since winter sports holidaymakers first started making their way here between the wars. The British effectively pioneered the modern slalom here.

Mürren sits at the base of the Schilthorn (2,970m) – famous for the annual Inferno race, and for its revolving Piz Gloria restaurant, which featured in the James Bond film, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, is the highest of the three Jungfrau resorts, and usually has the best snow.

Accommodation type summary

Make your choice from simple inns to sedate hotels, almost all boasting fabulous views of Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger. The 4-star Hotel Eiger (0041 33 856 54 54) has been owned and managed by the same family since it was built in 1886, and the current owners urge visitors to “forget about the daily financial news and discover the Jungfrau region at its best”.

The 2-star Hotel Alpina (00 41 33 855 13 61) is right in the heart of village. The Blumental (00 41 33 855 18 26) is a rustic but charming small 3-star hotel.

The Eiger Guesthouse (00 41 33 856 54 60) run by a Scotsman and his Swiss wife (Alan & Véronique Ramsay-Flück) is located near the railway station.

Ski/snowboard equipment hire

• Abegglen Sport (00 41 33 855 12 45) is right in the centre of the village, close to the Almendhubel funicular lift station.
• Staegersport Intersport (00 41 33 855 23 55) has a store in Mürren and premises in the village sports centre.

Non-ski activities 

Although Mürren is a quiet hideaway of a resort, there’s a surprising amount to do apart from skiing. There’s tobogganing, winter and snowshoe walking, and even heliskiing and scenic flights. The sports centre has a 25m-long swimming pool, a sauna/steam bath, a gym and two ice rinks for skating and curling, a squash court and a sports hall.

Childcare

Children's afternoons are organised by the Ski and Snowboard School. There are winter playgrounds at the Winteregg and Gimmelen Restaurants, and there’s even a Curling Cup for children. Mürren tourist office offers a “Kids’ Paradise” child minding service for children aged between 2 and 8 during the winter season.