Travel Eye on Murren (Switzerland)

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Overview:

Mürren is one of the original ski resorts, developed by Brits in the '20s, remaining a favourite nowadays. There isn't a great range of skiing for all abilities, but 2 things draw people back every time.

First is the stupendous scenery that provides views into Germany, France and Italy.

Second are the black runs down from the Schilthorn and great off-piste at Blumental, which many advanced skiers find worth the journey alone.

If you want more varied skiing you can slide across the Lauterbrunnen Valley. This provides access to the Wengen and Grindelwald slopes, which largely please the intermediate audience. This is best done in the week, as queues build up at the weekend. Add a small-but-stunning village, picture-postcard chalets and no cars and you have one of the great Alpine spots.

Murren is a low-key, middlemarket destination, suited to more mature skiers and hikers looking for a quiet holiday. There are many British visitors to this resort.

There are 11 smallish but well-appointed, mainly family-run hotels, supplemented by private chalets and apartments. All of the accommodation is arranged along the 2 main "roads" running through the tiny village.

Locality:

Murren is In the Bernese Oberland, 8 mls S of Interlaken, 46 mls SE of Berne and 84 mls SW of Zurich airport. It is perched on a ledge on a mountainside, looking out across the Lauterbrunnen Valley to the vast Jungfrau range opposite.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to do:

The shopping here is very limited, with only a handful of local shops, enough for the every day essentials.

Duing the daytime the winter-sports activities include downhill skiing, curling, ice-skating, 7½ mls of winter walking trails, snow-shoeing, snowboarding and tobogganing. There are cable-car trips up Schilthorn Mountain, a sports centre offering indoor pool, squash, gym and sauna . In the summer the most popular activities include hiking, tennis and minigolf.

There isn't much to Mürren in terms of nightlife, but what there is really hots up at the weekend. During the day the non-skier might find themselves with a lack of activities. The mountain restaurants won't be winning many awards any time soon, but the hotel restaurants are more than adequate.

Access to the village is provided by train or gondola, definitely adding to the Alpine ambience. The revolving restaurant, Piz Gloria (at 2970m) is as good a place as any to enjoy the views. If for nothing else you really must try Mürren for the scenery.