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The medieval Zähringer town on Lake Murten with its ring wall dating from the 13th to 17th centuries has a well-preserved historic old town.

Murten main street
Bernertor in Murten

The Berntor was built in 1778 on the model of the Bernese Zeitglockenturm (clock tower).


Murten main street

View of the main alley with the characteristic arcades


View from the city wall in Murten

From the city wall you have beautiful views over the old town


A tour of the medieval town walls is part of a visit to Murten.

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Murten city wall
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