Lake Murten

In the cantons of Fribourg and Vaud in the west of Switzerland, there is a lake known as Lake Morat or Lake Murten. The little bilingual settlement of Murten/Morat on its southern shore inspired its name. It is the smallest of the three lakes in the Pays des Trois Lacs or Seeland region of the Swiss plateau, which is situated at the base of the Jura mountain range. The river Broye is the principal tributary.

Between Lake Morat and Lake Neuchâtel, the Vully's range of hills is a well-liked walking area and provides a stunning view of the lakes, Jura, and the Alps. On its southern slopes, crisp white wine grapes grow profusely, and the wines are the perfect accompaniment to pike, wels catfish, and lake perch. The wine-themed route offers visitors the opportunity to learn more about the area's native wines.

Every April, the road around the lake is for once given over to non-motorized road users during ‘SlowUp Murtensee’. Around 30,000 cyclists, inline skaters, and walkers enjoy the car-free trip around the lake. A side trip on bike or foot into the adjoining ‘Grosse Moos’ region, the vegetable garden of Switzerland, leads to the vegetable trail with its 60 varieties of vegetables.

Location: Cantons of Fribourg and Vaud, Switzerland