Contact

Hotel Murtenhof & Krone
Rathausgasse 1-3
3280 Murten

+41 (0)26 672 90 30
info@murtenhof.ch
 

 

Directions

Located on the south-eastern shore of Lake Murten, Murten is considered the bilingual centre of the Canton of Fribourg. The small historic town has a tranquil setting, yet still enjoys excellent traffic links. Murten can be reached from Berne and Lausanne by car or train within 30 to 60 minutes.
Parking in front of Hotel Murtenhof & Krone is public (charged); please use:

  • Outside car spaces, free of charge, between the chains, in front of Hotel Murtenhof
  • Hotel owned garage for Chf. 18.--/night.
  • Public, white marked car spaces are free of charge between 7 p.m. and 8 a.m.
  • Public garage, "City Parking", 1 min by foot from the hotel (western side)


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Dine in our panoramic restaurant or terrace, where we promise to spoil you with exceptional service.
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Indulge in a fine drop of Mont Vully wine as an aperitif, delight in full-bodied red wines paired with our gourmet menu and round off the evening with a delicious cocktail in our hotel bar – all while soaking in the unparalleled views of beautiful Lake Murten.

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Eating and drinking in the Murtenhof Restaurant

With its unrivalled location above Lake Murten, our hotel offers breathtaking views that elevate each visit into an unforgettable experience. We provide our guests with an attentive dining experience at our panoramic restaurant. During the warmer months, we open the large windows that overlook the lake and courtyard to welcome the revitalising alpine air inside. The conservatory is fully accessible for wheelchairs and also offers a fantastic view of the lake. You can also relax and nourish your mind in our heritage room ‘Emmas Zeit’, where you can view paintings, sculptures, design objects and books on art from different family collections. The room also provides a special ambience for the exclusive events that we hold here.

Wintergarden with lake and overview

EMMA's Zeit - cosy living room with castle view

Panorama Restaurant with big windows towards lake - open according temparatures

Our Signature menu festival of lights 2025:
Signature menu

Our menus January 2025:
Classic and seasonal dishes

 

Winecard

Small bottles

Open bottles and darlings

Come and Try

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Hotel Murtenhof & Krone – Panorama Restaurant with big windows towards lake - when open like outside
Hotel Murtenhof & Krone – Small terrace at defending wall with lake view - only small tables
 
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Murten’s historic marketplaces embody the values of seasonality and sustainability.

Our menu includes freshwater fish dishes ‘Vo dr Ryf’ expertly prepared in our signature house style. Other items on our menu include our ‘Teys’ beef fillet, Wiener schnitzel (breaded escalope) made from Swiss Farmer-certified veal, flavoursome poultry dishes from the Grosse Moos region, Murten speciality pasta, tasty soups as well as fresh vegetables and crisp salads sourced from the lake region. Our small but thoughtfully curated menu prioritises sustainability and freshness. Our extensive wine list features over 100 items and the best that the Vully region has to offer. Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with a meal, our wines promise to elevate your taste experience.

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A historic backdrop for aperitifs, banquets, birthdays and business events

Whether it's a family celebration, milestone birthday, class reunion, confirmation, or company event, our hotel offers the perfect setting and a wide range of customised dining options to meet your needs. Events planned to take place in our scenic outdoor area come with a weatherproof indoor alternative guaranteed. The scenic backdrop of our historic venue, our meticulous attention to detail and the unwavering dedication of our team will ensure that your event is a truly unforgettable experience for every guest.

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Hotel Murtenhof & Krone – for events of all types and sizes
Hotel Murtenhof & Krone – Banqueting service with great attention to detail
 
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Our hotel bar – 17th century charm meets modern elegance

Hotel guests, restaurant patrons and locals alike love the cosy ambiance of our bar and its adjacent lounge. Alongside our distinctive wines from the Vully region, you can also enjoy elegant cocktails and a large selection of single-malt whiskies and gins. For aficionados of fine cigars, our humidor holds a selection of carefully curated pieces from Cuba and Central and South America.

Bar menu

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Hotel Murtenhof & Krone – The bar and lounge are also popular with local customer
 
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Cave Couronne 1669 – a wine exhibition surrounded by archaeological discoveries

This unique wine cellar is an accessible part of the former fortifications of Murten and is the location of a permanent exhibition of benchmark wines from the Vully region. Cave Couronne 1669 is the perfect setting to learn about Murten’s history and to enjoy wine tastings with a sommelier, an aperitif fit for a knight’s table, workshops with experienced oenologists and much more. We would be delighted to help you organise a very special activity to truly elevate your event within our historic vaulted cellar.

Cave Couronne Offer

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Our produce and its provenance

The majority of the ingredients used in our kitchen are sourced locally and sustainably. We are committed to sourcing our ingredients seasonally, which enables us to offer a varied selection of dishes. We maintain dependable and equitable relationships with our suppliers. We provide them with attractive, long-term sales opportunities, expecting in return goods of consistently high quality. Thanks to flexibility from both parties, we’ve cultivated enduring and rewarding partnerships.

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Impressions

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