The town has a history that precedes more than 6,000 years and, as the scene of a great battle, has played a major role in shaping Swiss history. Murten is known for its perfectly preserved and accessible city walls. Strolling through the old town, one can admire its arcades, but the eye is also drawn to the many beautiful fountains that adorn the streets. The municipality has always taken great care to preserve and maintain the fountains on its territory. The town council is therefore honoured that in 2009 Murten was awarded the Ernst and Hanna Hauenstein Foundation’s prize.

Furthermore, the museum of Murten is one of the oldest in the canton Fribourg.  Since 1978, it stands in the old water mill, situated under the surrounding walls of the city.

The permanent exhibition illustrates 6,000 years of the history of Morat and its area throughout its 5 levels. The various objects tell stories from a range of eras including the New Stone Age, Bronze age, Roman and the Medieval age. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the Museum Murten presents frequently changing exhibits. Various guided tours of Murten allow you to immerse yourself in this exciting history and expand your knowledge.

The town of Murten borders “Seeland”, one of the largest vegetable-growing areas in Switzerland. This attraction offers visitors the opportunity to discover the uniqueness of the organic fields in Switzerland’s largest vegetable garden.