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Murten Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

municipality and city in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland

About Murten

It is a small town with approximately 8,000 inhabitants. Murten is noted as being one of the most attractive Swiss towns, especially for the extensive intact defensive walls that surround the old town. The Battle of Morat which put an end to Burgundian against the Swiss took place here in 1476, and cannonballs can still be seen in the town walls.

Top Attractions in Murten

Explore the best things to see and do in Murten:

  • Löwenberg Castle
  • Museum Murten

Where to Eat in Murten

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Freiburger Falle

Where to Stay in Murten

  • 🏨Hotel Murtenhof & Krone

Murten Travel Guide Sections

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