Fribourg, Switzerland · Europe
Murten/Morat works well as a base: 5 minutes from Bas-Vully, 29km from Creux du Van.
Murten/Morat is a town located in Fribourg, Switzerland. With a population of 5,800, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Murten/Morat sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Murten/Morat to your route.
Murten/Morat railway station (German: Bahnhof Murten, French: Gare de Morat) is a railway station in the municipality of Murten, in the Swiss canton of Fribourg. It is located at the southern junction of the standard gauge Fribourg–Ins and Palézieux–Lyss lines of Swiss Federal Railways.
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Murten/Morat is located in Fribourg, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.9283 latitude, 7.1171 longitude.
Murten/Morat has a population of approximately 5,800 people, making it a town in Switzerland.
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Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.
Full driving guide for Switzerland8 notable places within an hour's drive.
historic highway
The 7.3km forest circuit outside Bern where racing ended after Switzerland banned circuit motorsport in 1955. Its dappled, constantly curving roads through the Bremgartenwald are open to traffic and eerily unchanged.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Atmospheric forest clearing filled with rusting classic Volkswagen Beetles, a pilgrimage site for VW enthusiasts.
23 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Switzerland's UNESCO-listed capital, a medieval gem with 6 kilometres of arcaded walkways, the Zytglogge clock tower, and bear park.
25 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
A vast natural rock amphitheatre with vertical 160m cliffs, a wild ridge-walk in the Jura.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Car-free hilltop town of a single cobbled street rising to a 13th-century castle amid cheese country, with the surreal twist of the H.R. Giger Museum and its Alien-themed bar inside Château St. Germain.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
The 'Pearl of the Swiss Riviera' on Lake Geneva, home to the famous jazz festival, Freddie Mercury's statue, and nearby Château de Chillon.
57 km · about 65 min drive
scenic viewpoint
UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.
57 km · about 65 min drive
castle
A medieval island castle on the shores of Lake Geneva, the most visited historic monument in Switzerland.
59 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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