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It was founded in 1170 by the Zähringer dynasty, and throughout the Old Town you can see traces of its long and rich history. With its picturesque alleyways and arcades of houses adorned with flowers, it's a lovely place to linger in and explore.
Murten - simply beautiful.
Murten
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This pretty small town lies on a gentle rise on the southern shore of Lake Murten.
Cycling and skating in paradise
Want to explore the region by bike or inline skates? Then this is the place for you! 170 km of cycle paths and 90 km of skating tracks – something for everyone.
On the way call in at the Papiliorama Swiss Tropical Gardens in Kerzers, a fascinating collection of exotic butterflies, tropical birds and many other animals.
Mont Vully
Switzerland's smallest winegrowing area can easily be reached by boat from Murten. Paths and theme trails lead up through the vineyards, and welcoming cellars along the way offer the chance to taste some of the wines.
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Contact Information
- Murten Tourismus
Franz. Kirchgasse 6
Postfach 210
3280 Murten
Tel. +41 (0)26 670 51 12
Fax +41 (0)26 670 49 83
info@murtentourismus.ch
www.murtentourismus.ch