Murten (German, pronounced [ˈmuːɐ̯tn̩] ⓘ) or Morat (French, pronounced [mɔʁa]; Arpitan: Morât [mɔˈʁa] ⓘ) is a bilingual municipality and a city [4] in the See district of the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is located on the southern shores of Lake Morat (also known as Lake Murten).

Feb 7, 2022 · Located on a gentle hill 450 meters above sea level, the attractive, 800-year-old town of Murten has become a popular tourist destination. Located on the southern shores of Lake Murten, Murten is a bilingual municipality and the capital of the canton Fribourg’s lake district.

Let yourself be enchanted by the charming town of Murten. Discover the old town with its picturesque alleys and arcades. Enjoy the view of the town and lake from the fortified wall. Enjoy a stroll along the lakeside promenade to the harbour, where your Lake Murten tour begins.

Murten (German: Murten, French: Morat) is a predominately German speaking town located on the German/French language border in the Three Lakes area of Switzerland.

Feb 14, 2024 · Murten (Morat in French) is a hidden gem in Switzerland, nestled on the shores of the beautiful Lake Murten in the Canton of Fribourg. Imagine a medieval town where time stands still, surrounded by ancient walls that offer a glimpse into its storied past.

Murten (French: Morat) is a city in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a historic city on the south side of Lake Morat. The name of the city first appears in 515 as Muratum. The name is probably related to Celtic Moridunum. This is made from Mori (lake), and dunum (castle, fortification). The city used to be part of the duchy of Burgundy.

Murten bildet ein wichtiges touristisches Zentrum der Dreiseenregion. Touristenattraktionen sind beispielsweise die gut erhaltene Altstadt mit ihrer Ringmauer und den Türmen, das Museum Murten oder auch die Seeuferanlage.

Lake Morat or more rarely Lake Murten (French: Lac de Morat [lak də mɔʁa]) is a lake located in the cantons of Fribourg and Vaud in the west of Switzerland. It is named after the small bilingual town of Murten/Morat on its southern shore.

Lake Murten, nestled between the medieval town of Murten and the Fribourg Riviera with its vineyards on Mont Vully, is the smallest of the three Jura lakes. Thanks to its shallow depth, Lake Murten is quickly warmed by the sun and is a popular …

From the numerous vantage points and terraces you can enjoy a wonderful view of Lake Murten, the wine region at the foot of Mont Vully and even the gently rolling Jura on the horizon. The …