What to Do in Mürren in Winter If You Don't Ski

What to do in Mürren in winter if you don't ski: sled the Bob Run, sit on the Allmendhubel terrace facing the peaks, walk the lit Liechtliweg, swim in the sports centre when it snows. The village sits at 1,638 m, without cars, and the snow is usually there when the valley is green.

Pierre Vetsch, our head guide, is in Mürren every winter weekend. When the snow at Isenfluh runs short, our sunset sledding moves up here, and his answer to how often that happened last winter was "most of the time". Below: his one-day plan, the sled run he would never give a first-timer, and the mistake that costs non-skiers the most money.

What can you do in Mürren in winter if you don't ski?

Six things, all starting in the village: sledding on the Bob Run, the Allmendhubel funicular and its terrace, winter walks such as the Liechtliweg, snowshoe trails towards Chänelegg, the Schilthorn on a clear day, and the Alpine Sports Centre with its pool, spa and ice rink.

Pierre Vetsch, founder and head guide, says: "Mürren has more things to do, the exposure is better, and I prefer the resort." That was his answer when we asked him to choose between Wengen and Mürren for winter.

Mürren Tourismus calls the village the highest winter sports village in the Bernese Oberland. For a non-skier that matters for one reason: the snow. When it rains in Interlaken and the snow is uncertain higher up, Pierre's rule is short: "We usually go up to Mürren, that's where the snow is."

Asked what he himself does there in winter, Pierre listed five things: walking through the village, the Allmendhubel for sledding, the walk down to Gimmelwald, the terrace facing the Eiger, or skiing. Four of the five need no skis.

The table in words, checked on 15 October 2026. The Allmendhubel funicular climbs from Mürren to 1,907 m in 4 minutes, every 20 minutes from 9:00 to 17:00, for CHF 16 return at the tariff valid until 12 December 2026; it is closed for maintenance until 11 December 2026. The Bob Run goes from the Allmendhubel down to Mürren and is rated for beginners. The Apollo Run goes from the Schiltgrat via Gimmelen to Mürren and is for experienced sledders. The Schilthorn is 30 minutes from Mürren station by cable car, CHF 91.40 return at the same tariff. The sledding and fondue evening runs on Thursdays and Fridays from 7 January to 5 March 2027, CHF 35. The Liechtliweg runs from Mürren to Winteregg under more than 19,000 LED lights. The Alpine Sports Centre has an indoor pool, a spa, an ice rink and curling. Interlaken Ost to Mürren takes 50 minutes, and the last connection back leaves at 22:36, by the timetable of 13 January 2027. Winter 2026-27 prices were not yet published on the day we checked.

How would a local guide spend one winter day in Mürren?

Pierre's order, in his own words: "Lauterbrunnen, Gimmelwald, Mürren, Schilthorn, and sunset sledding and fondue with us." You climb the valley from the bottom, every stop on the way to the next, and you finish the day on a sled rather than on a train.

Pierre says: "Lauterbrunnen, Gimmelwald, Mürren, Schilthorn, and sunset sledding and fondue with us."

In practice, by the timetable of Wednesday 13 January 2027: from Interlaken Ost, the train to Lauterbrunnen, the bus to Stechelberg and the old cable car get you to Gimmelwald in 67 minutes. From Gimmelwald the cable car carries on to Mürren, and from Mürren station the Schilthorn is another 30 minutes up. Our guide on how to get to Mürren explains which cabin from Stechelberg stops at Gimmelwald and which flies straight over it.

Why Gimmelwald first: on an earlier interview, Pierre named the mistake visitors make there as "not going and going straight to Mürren", and what Gimmelwald has that Mürren lacks as "the silence". Our article on whether Gimmelwald is worth visiting has the detail.

Insider tip: the sunset sledding starts at 15:30 with a pick-up in Interlaken, and Mürren is 50 minutes from Interlaken Ost by train. Leave Mürren by about 14:30 and you will not have to rush. The pick-up point is confirmed by message before the tour.

Bob Run or Apollo Run: which sled run for a first time?

The Bob Run, without hesitation. Mürren Tourismus rates it as particularly suitable for beginners, and it starts at the top of the Allmendhubel funicular. The Apollo Run, from the Schiltgrat via Gimmelen, is fast and steep at the start and is described as for experienced tobogganists. Pierre's answer for a first-timer on the Apollo: "Not recommended."

Pierre says: "Not recommended." His full verdict on the Apollo Run for someone who has never sledded.

The Bob Run follows the old bobsleigh track through the forest, past chalets, down to the village. The operator, Schilthornbahn, notes that the bobsleigh scenes of the James Bond film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" were shot on this track in 1969. The Apollo Run starts with the chairlift behind the Schilthorn station in Mürren, runs past the huts of the Schiltalp, calms down at Gimmelen and finishes through the forest.

Our verdict: first day on a sled, the Bob Run, twice. The Apollo Run only once you can steer and brake without thinking about it. Pierre also picked the Bob Run when we asked where he would send a family with children aged 6 to 10 for one day of sledding; our guide to sledding with kids near Interlaken explains why. For the other runs of the region, read our guide to the best sledding runs, and for technique, how to steer a sled.

Wouter, who rents sleds in Mürren and gives Pierre the weather and the state of the runs, told him he sometimes hears back from guests who rented a sled and ended up on the ski slopes. Follow the signs to the Bob Run, not the skiers.

What is there to do at the Allmendhubel in winter?

The terrace, first. When we asked Pierre which terrace facing the Eiger he sits on in Mürren, he answered "Allmendhubel". The Panorama Restaurant sits at the top of the funicular at 1,907 m, the Bob Run starts outside, and the Flower Park playground is next door for children.

Pierre says: "Allmendhubel." The terrace he picks in Mürren.

The moment he picked when we asked for one precise winter memory in Mürren: the pink summits seen from the Allmendhubel. On a clear afternoon the sun leaves the Lauterbrunnen valley first, then the slopes, and the last light stays on the snow of the high peaks across the valley. The photo at the top of this page was taken at the Allmendhubel at 17:28 on 26 February 2026.

The funicular runs every 20 minutes from 9:00 to 17:00, and the last ride up or down is at 17:00. If you want the pink light and a ride down, you need the sled, not the funicular. Our article on sunset or night sledding gives the sunset time month by month.

Fun fact: the Allmendhubel funicular closes for maintenance from 19 October to 11 December 2026, so the winter season up here starts on 12 December. Check the date before you plan an early December trip.

What can you do in Mürren in the evening in winter?

On Thursday and Friday evenings from 7 January to 5 March 2027, the Allmendhubel runs a sledding and fondue evening: CHF 35 with fondue, salad, tea and the funicular, sleds not included, booking by 16:00. Every evening, the Liechtliweg lights the path from Mürren to Winteregg.

The fondue evening is run by Schilthornbahn. You eat at the Panorama Restaurant, then sled back down to the village; the funicular returns at 21:30 and 22:30 for those who prefer to ride. On the same evenings, a lantern trail starts at the restaurant, with about 20 wooden signposts down to Mürren on the prepared winter path.

The Liechtliweg between Mürren and Winteregg is lit by more than 19,000 LED lights, according to Mürren Tourismus, which calls it one of the most atmospheric winter walks in the region. Mürren's winter paths are marked with purple signposts.

The village itself has a social side you may not expect. A hotelier in Mürren told Pierre the village has a big Spanish and Argentine community.

For the ride home, the last connection from Mürren leaves at 22:36 and reaches Interlaken Ost at 23:54, by the timetable of 13 January 2027. If you would rather eat your fondue in Interlaken, our list of where to eat fondue in Interlaken has the addresses.

What if it's cloudy: is the Schilthorn still worth it?

Check the webcam first. Pierre's rule for non-skiers on a cloudy morning is to look at the Schilthorn webcam before buying the ticket, and the mistake he names for non-skiers in Mürren is going up the Schilthorn in cloudy weather. At CHF 91.40 return from Mürren, a white summit is an expensive view.

Pierre says: "Webcam first."

When we asked him for the most common mistake of non-skiers in Mürren in winter, he chose the same thing: the Schilthorn in cloudy weather. Clouds can sit below the summit or on it, and only the camera tells you which. If the summit is in cloud, keep the Schilthorn for another day and stay in the village.

The bad-weather plan in Mürren is the Alpine Sports Centre, and Pierre does send guests there. Mürren Tourismus lists an indoor pool, a spa with sauna, steam room and hot tubs indoors and outdoors, a fitness room, an ice rink in winter and a curling hall with introductory courses that can be booked online or on site. Skates can be hired on site.

When the whole region is grey, Mürren still has its snow, and a heavy snowfall in the car-free village at night is a sight of its own. Our guide to Interlaken in winter explains where to find the sun on grey days.

Your Questions About Mürren in Winter

Is Mürren worth visiting in winter?

Yes, and for non-skiers more than most mountain villages. Mürren sits at 1,638 m, so it usually has snow when Interlaken does not, and Pierre's habit when it rains in the valley is to go up to Mürren for the snow. Four of the five things he does there in winter need no skis: walking through the village, sledding from the Allmendhubel, walking down to Gimmelwald and sitting on the terrace facing the peaks. Add the Liechtliweg in the evening, the sports centre when it snows and the Schilthorn when the webcam shows a clear summit. Between Wengen and Mürren, he picks Mürren in winter; the full comparison is in our article Wengen or Mürren.

Where can you rent a sled in Mürren?

In the village. Mürren Tourismus says sleds can be hired on the spot, and Schilthornbahn notes that sleds are not included in the fondue evening and can be rented in the sports shops. Pierre's contact for skis and sleds in Mürren is the Intersport shop, where Wouter, who rents the sleds, also gives him the weather and the state of the runs. Ask there which run is open before you buy a funicular ticket. Rent before you go up: the Bob Run starts at the top station of the Allmendhubel funicular, and you will not find a rental counter in the forest. Wear waterproof trousers and boots; our guide on what to wear for sledding gives the full list.

How do you get to Mürren in winter?

By public transport only, since Mürren is a car-free village. From Interlaken Ost, the fastest route goes by train to Lauterbrunnen, cable car to Grütschalp and the small mountain train to Mürren: 50 minutes, with departures at :04 and :34 past the hour, by the timetable of 13 January 2027. The other way goes by bus from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg and cable car up, through Gimmelwald or straight to Mürren. The last connection back to Interlaken Ost on a January weekday leaves Mürren at 22:36 and arrives at 23:54. Our guide on how to get to Mürren compares the routes, the cabins and the fares in detail.

Can you go snowshoeing in Mürren?

Yes. Mürren Tourismus lists two signposted snowshoe trails: one from Mürren via Aegerten up to Chänelegg, the other through the forest to the Obere Gimmelwalder Allmi and the Gimmelen restaurant, with a descent to Gimmelwald. Snowshoes, poles and accessories can be hired or bought in Mürren's sports shops. Chänelegg is where Pierre did his first snowshoe walk on his own, without a guide. The tourism office's own advice is to use the signposted trails, check the snow, avalanche and weather conditions, and not to go alone. If you have never worn snowshoes, read how hard snowshoeing really is before you set off.

Finish your Mürren day on a sled at sunset

The worry behind this question is spending a day in a ski resort with nothing to do. The answer is a village with a beginners' sled run, a terrace at 1,907 m, lit evening walks and a pool for bad days, 50 minutes from Interlaken. Check the webcam before the Schilthorn, and take the Bob Run before the Apollo.

Then end the day the way Pierre does: book the Sunset Sledding and Cheese Fondue evening. CHF 139 per person, CHF 129 from 6, departure at 15:30, never more than 8 guests, sled, cable car, guide and fondue included. We sled at Mürren or at Isenfluh, wherever the snow is best that day. Not sure you need a guide at all? Pierre answers that in sledding with a guide or on your own.

How we made this: based on Pierre's interview of 15 October 2026, facts, prices and timetables checked at the official sources on 15 October 2026, written with AI assistance.

Source: Mürren Tourismus, Schilthornbahn timetable and tariff, and winter weekends in Mürren, 2024-25 and 2025-26.

*Written by Pierre Vetsch, founder and head guide at Swiss Local Adventures