Lake Murten – Lac de Morat – stretches across the Swiss cantons of Fribourg (Fribourg) and Vaud (Vaud). The town of Murten defines the landscape around the lake. Encompasses villages like Altavilla, Büchslen, Burg, Courlevon, Jeuss, Lurtingen and Salvenach within the Fribourg lake area district.
Serving as the economic hub of the Lake Murten region Murten town sits on the edge of the lake. One of Lake Murtens highlights is La Grande Ile, an island measuring 1,000 square meters situated around 30 meters from the northern shoreline, near Guevaux.
Murten on Lake Murten
Lake Murten, the smallest, among the three lakes in the area covering an area of 22.8 kilometers is quite popular. Its shallow depth allows it to warm up quickly under the sun making it a favorite spot for swimming from spring through fall.
Visitors have access to bathing beaches and campsites surrounding the lake. Salavaux stands out as Europes longest natural freshwater sandy beach while Muntelier and Avenches offer some of the beach spots in the region.
Don’t miss the chance to unwind on the shores of Lake Morat and make the most of leisure activities available, in this beautiful setting.
Circular route around Lake Murten
The small size of Lake Murten and its flat surroundings attract cyclists, e bikers and hikers, to the area. There are biking and hiking paths that guide visitors through the region around Lake Murten with the circular bike tour and leisurely trip around the lake being highly recommended.
These pathways allow you to explore the landscapes of Lake Murten by bike or on foot while appreciating the beauty of the area. Whether you are an adventurer or simply looking to soak in the ambiance by the lakeside there is something for everyone on these routes.
Discover quaint villages along the lakeshore take in the countryside views and relish the panoramas of Lake Murten. The circular bike tour and culinary excursion offer a chance to experience delights of the region while the Lake Murten Trail provides a captivating journey, along the shoreline.
Shipping on Lake Murten
A boat ride, on Lake Murten is an experience for those who appreciate beauty and enjoy soaking up the sun. The leisurely journey lasts an hour. Provides a stunning backdrop. If you’re looking to embrace the breeze, opt, for the 2 lake excursion, which will take you through the Broye Canal to Neuchâtel lasting approximately 1.5 hours.
For an extended and varied cruise, we recommend the three-hour Three-Lakes Cruise, which also takes you through the Zihl Canal to Lake Biel and finally to Biel. Passengers can experience the beauty of the three lake region to the full. The 3-lake cruise on Lake Biel, Lake Neuchâtel and Lake Murten is one of the absolute highlights of the Jura-Tri-Lakes region.
Riviera des Murtensees
Vully on Lake Murten
Vully often referred to as the Riviera of Lake Murten boasts Mont Vully, a hill range nestled between Lakes Murten and Neuchâtel. This serene spot is a favorite, among hikers offering vistas of the surrounding lakes the Jura mountains and the majestic Alps. The sunny slopes of Mont Vully are home to notch wines that flourish in this idyllic setting.
Despite being the smallest among the wine regions with its 150 hectares the Vully wine growing area is dotted with villages where one can indulge in a variety of wine tastings at cozy cellars. Embark on a journey into the world of winemaking and savor the array of flavors, to this enchanting region.
Lake Murten lake cruise video
The lake tour begins in the medieval Zähringer town of Murten with its historic old town…
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