Things to do in Mürren and Gimmelwald: the best experiences in summer and winter

Mürren (about 1650 m) and Gimmelwald (about 1370 m) are car-free mountain villages high above the Lauterbrunnen valley and the starting point for the Schilthorn with the revolving restaurant Piz Gloria. In summer the Mürren–Gimmelwald via ferrata, the Thrill Walk at Birg and hikes such as the Mountain View Trail draw visitors, in winter the Mürren–Schilthorn ski area and two sledge runs.

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By Ramon Stüdeli, who lives in Grindelwald and LucerneLast updated: 31 October 2026

At a glance

Altitude Mürren: 1638–1650 m above sea level (Mürren Tourism gives both values) – sales.jungfrauregion.swiss
Altitude Gimmelwald: 1363–1367 m above sea level – same source
Car-free: both villages, linked by a narrow mountain road – same source
Schilthorn: 2970 m, the revolving restaurant Piz Gloria turns once around its own axis in 45 minutes – myswitzerland.com
Cable car from Stechelberg: about 24 minutes to the Schilthorn, every 10 minutes – same source
From Lauterbrunnen: via Grütschalp about 18 minutes to Mürren – sbb.ch

Top experiences

Schilthorn – Piz Gloria – Panoramic view of over 200 peaks from the revolving restaurant. The James Bond film «On Her Majesty's Secret Service» (1969) made the mountain famous, and the «Spy World» exhibition tells the story. Summer and winter.
Thrill Walk at Birg – Rock walkway over 200 m long at the Birg middle station, which lies 1000 m above Mürren. Plus the Skyline Walk viewing platform (myswitzerland.com).
Via ferrata Mürren – Gimmelwald – Difficulty K3, 2.2 km, 300 m altitude difference, with a Nepal bridge (Mürren Tourismus). A mountain guide is recommended for beginners. Summer.
Mountain View Trail Grütschalp – Mürren – Easy, 5.1 km, about 2 hours, 492 m ascent. Free.
Allmendhubel – Mürren's local mountain with railway, Flower Park, water labyrinth and playground. Railway 9 am–5 pm.
Gimmelwald – Unspoilt mountain village, reached on foot from Mürren or by cable car. Free.
Mürren Alpine Sports Centre – Indoor pool (25 m), outdoor whirlpool (37 °C) and Alpine Spa with sauna and steam bath.
Guided hikes – With local hiking guides, for example towards the Rotstock hut. Summer.
Tandem paragliding – With local flight schools above the Lauterbrunnen valley. Weather-dependent.
Request through us: Tandem paragliding from First (Grindelwald) · Winter tandem flight from First (Grindelwald) On request
Snowshoe hiking – Chänelegg Trail (4.4 km, 1 h 30) and Gimmelen Trail (3.63 km, 1 h 30), both easy (Mürren Tourismus Winter). Guided tours through the Mürren ski school or local providers. Winter.

When it rains

Indoor pool and Alpine Spa at the Mürren Alpine Sports Centre.
Kids' paradise and sports hall at the sports centre (kids' paradise without supervision).
Schilthorn Spy World – Exhibition under one roof (check visibility beforehand).
Trümmelbach Falls in the Lauterbrunnen valley – open early April to early November – truemmelbachfaelle.ch

With kids

Playgrounds in Mürren, in Gimmelwald (by the cable car) and on the Winteregg.
Allmendhubel with Flower Park and water labyrinth.
Ludo Trail, Detective Trail and play path through Mürren.
Thrill Walk at Birg – a family tip according to Mürren Tourism.

In summer

Via ferrata, Mountain View Trail, Allmendhubel and Schilthorn. The Inferno Triathlon takes place every year in mid-August. The visitor's tax in Mürren is CHF 5.60 per night for adults (since 1 May 2026).

In winter

Mürren–Schilthorn ski area. Sledge runs Apollo Run (2.86 km) and Bob Run (3.41 km) from Schiltgrat and Allmendhubel down to the village. Ice rink at the sports centre from December to early March, daily 10 am–7 pm, with a curling taster course every Monday. The 83rd Inferno Races take place from 20 to 23 January 2027, with the downhill on Saturday, 23 January 2027.