Large Exclusive Family Friendly Chalet in Murren.
Chalet in Murren
12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this chalet rental
Chalet Sofia is a truly unique find as it has it all, from the cosy open fire to the outstanding relax area with sauna and outdoor hot tub along with excellent entertainment facilities for adults and children alike make this spacious chalet a great ski or mountain holiday for the entire family.
This spectacular new freestanding Chalet with its beautiful old wood exterior is traditionally Swiss but once inside the kitchen and bathrooms showcase ultra modern high quality design and function.
The Chalet is set in a quiet secluded private location in the prestine mountain nature but only 2 minutes walk to the Murren BLM train station with a 5 minute ride or walk to the ski- lifts.
From the Chalet's large balcony's you will be a part of the grand spectacle of nature when you enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the legendary mountains of Eiger, Munch and Jungfrau.
The free standing Chalet has three floors where the top floor is dedicated to stylish open plan living. Comfortably seating 12 around a large french style wooden table and state of the art kitchen. With a large open stone fire place at its heart. Double height ceilings with many windows and surrounded by balconies all facing the spectacular Jungfrau massive and the legendary north wall of the Eiger.
Chalet Layout:
The main entrance is located on the first floor which has a separate ski room for all ski equipment.
On entering Chalet Sofia you have a large boot room with many hooks for coats and a ski boot warmer for 16 pairs of ski boots.
On the first floor there is also a laundry room and the wellness spa which has a spacious Swedish sauna/steam room and a large covered Jacuzzi outside overlooking the most famous views in the Swiss Alps: Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau mountains. This is the perfect place to relax after-skiing while listening to your favourite music. There is also a separate shower and w/c. And a very well stocked wine cellar on this level.
The winding broad stair case that runs through the whole chalet then leads onto the second floor where 4 spacious bedrooms are located.
Bedroom 1 - Kingsize bed with double french doors opening onto a sun terrace.
Bedroom 2, 3 and 4 - All have 1 queen size bed and 3 singles configured in a bunk bed fashion. 2 of the bedrooms open out onto there own balconies with lounge area
and un-interupted views of the surrounding mountains.
The set-up of the bedrooms allows flexibility to accommodate many different group/family configurations.
On this level there are 2 bathrooms with a separate w/c and shower.
The family entertainment room is also on the second floor with cosy sofas and a movie theatre with a surround sound system.
The stairs then lead to the 3rd floor of Chalet Sofia and the most spectacular open plan living with vaulted ceilings and a state of the art kitchen. A large french style dining table that comfortably seats 12 while listening to the Bose surround sound music system. There are cosy sofas in-front of the large stone open fire place. The whole 3rd floor is surrounded by balconies where you can seat 12 for lunch or have a cosy kitchen breakfast while being surrounded by the tranquil mountains.
The master bedroom is on the 3rd floor that has a king size bed and a working cosy fireplace with double doors opening onto your private terrace with comfy chairs to sit and have your morning coffee in the sunshine while listening to the singing birds.
Bedroom 5 has its own en-suite bathroom with delux shower and w/c.
There is also a separate w/c on this level.
Murren is a cosy mountain village situated at 1650m at the foot of the ski mountain Schilthorn 2970m on a ridge of a 800m cliff drop above the Lauterbrunnen valley right across of the impressive Jungfrau massive. Murren is by many referred to as the most beautiful ski resort in the world. The village is car free and only reached by cable car/train. The cable car that leaves from Lauterbrunnen is reached by car from International airports in Bern (1 hour) Zurich, Basel and Geneva in approximate (2 hours) or by train in just over 3 hours.
Murren ski area is connected to two other ski resorts in Berner Oberland, Wengen and Grindelwald. Together they form the ski area Jungfrau that includes 44 lifts, 213km of pist with 98 different trails including the most famous one - The Lauberhorn Rennen in Wengen, the Alpine World Cup's longest downhill race.
Murren is the birthplace of alpine skiing. It was here ski tourism was born in the early 1900s and the first competition in slalom was arranged here in 1922. Since then Murren is one of the few exclusive ski resorts that has arranged Alpine World Championship twice, the first one in the history was 1931.
The relative few number of hotels and tourist beds in Murren versus the size of the lift system is unusual in the Alps and results in a laid back and relaxing atmosphere without any queuing at the lifts.
There is plenty of space on the pistes and the powder stays untouched for day's.
In Murren you get the feeling that the industrial ski tourism is far away, it's a place where you get to experience how skiing used to be in the past when a ski holiday meant a time to relax and enjoy nature. Your stay in Murren will be a return to the roots, the luxury of taking things slowly with a taste for beauty.
During the summer months, Murren is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday with a stay in Chalet Sofia being something truly special.
Chalet Sofia has many charming outside spaces where you can enjoy the long sun-filled days, basking in the outdoor hot-tub appreciating the sensational views of the snow capped mountains.
Murren provides you with the perfect backdrop to a wealth of activities, events, adventures and escapes. As you would expect in the mountains, there are fablous and extensive hikes to discover, from all day hikes to shorter excursions.There are many mountain bike trails to explore and for the more adventures there is a spectacular Via Ferrata. Great conditions to do Tandem Paragliding down into the beautiful Lauterbrunnen valley, there truly is something for everyone. Many of the great mountain restaurants are also open during the summer months. The Sports centre in the village is open all year around with a swimming pool, gym and Spa. In the winter they also keep an ice rink for skating, ice hockey and curling. In the summer that turns into a football field with synthetic grass.
The Lauterbrunnen valley with its steep sides and many waterfalls ( 72 to be exact) has been the inspiration for the author J.R.R Tolkien and his Middle Earth's Rivendell in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
The beauty of this area in the summer can not be described, it has to be experienced but I leave you a quote from J.J.R. Tolkien " I left the view of the Jungfrau with deep regret: eternal snow, etched as it seems against eternal sunshine, and the Silberhorn sharp against dark blue: the Silvertine ( Celebdil) of my dreams"
This spectacular new freestanding Chalet with its beautiful old wood exterior is traditionally Swiss but once inside the kitchen and bathrooms showcase ultra modern high quality design and function.
The Chalet is set in a quiet secluded private location in the prestine mountain nature but only 2 minutes walk to the Murren BLM train station with a 5 minute ride or walk to the ski- lifts.
From the Chalet's large balcony's you will be a part of the grand spectacle of nature when you enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the legendary mountains of Eiger, Munch and Jungfrau.
The free standing Chalet has three floors where the top floor is dedicated to stylish open plan living. Comfortably seating 12 around a large french style wooden table and state of the art kitchen. With a large open stone fire place at its heart. Double height ceilings with many windows and surrounded by balconies all facing the spectacular Jungfrau massive and the legendary north wall of the Eiger.
Chalet Layout:
The main entrance is located on the first floor which has a separate ski room for all ski equipment.
On entering Chalet Sofia you have a large boot room with many hooks for coats and a ski boot warmer for 16 pairs of ski boots.
On the first floor there is also a laundry room and the wellness spa which has a spacious Swedish sauna/steam room and a large covered Jacuzzi outside overlooking the most famous views in the Swiss Alps: Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau mountains. This is the perfect place to relax after-skiing while listening to your favourite music. There is also a separate shower and w/c. And a very well stocked wine cellar on this level.
The winding broad stair case that runs through the whole chalet then leads onto the second floor where 4 spacious bedrooms are located.
Bedroom 1 - Kingsize bed with double french doors opening onto a sun terrace.
Bedroom 2, 3 and 4 - All have 1 queen size bed and 3 singles configured in a bunk bed fashion. 2 of the bedrooms open out onto there own balconies with lounge area
and un-interupted views of the surrounding mountains.
The set-up of the bedrooms allows flexibility to accommodate many different group/family configurations.
On this level there are 2 bathrooms with a separate w/c and shower.
The family entertainment room is also on the second floor with cosy sofas and a movie theatre with a surround sound system.
The stairs then lead to the 3rd floor of Chalet Sofia and the most spectacular open plan living with vaulted ceilings and a state of the art kitchen. A large french style dining table that comfortably seats 12 while listening to the Bose surround sound music system. There are cosy sofas in-front of the large stone open fire place. The whole 3rd floor is surrounded by balconies where you can seat 12 for lunch or have a cosy kitchen breakfast while being surrounded by the tranquil mountains.
The master bedroom is on the 3rd floor that has a king size bed and a working cosy fireplace with double doors opening onto your private terrace with comfy chairs to sit and have your morning coffee in the sunshine while listening to the singing birds.
Bedroom 5 has its own en-suite bathroom with delux shower and w/c.
There is also a separate w/c on this level.
Murren is a cosy mountain village situated at 1650m at the foot of the ski mountain Schilthorn 2970m on a ridge of a 800m cliff drop above the Lauterbrunnen valley right across of the impressive Jungfrau massive. Murren is by many referred to as the most beautiful ski resort in the world. The village is car free and only reached by cable car/train. The cable car that leaves from Lauterbrunnen is reached by car from International airports in Bern (1 hour) Zurich, Basel and Geneva in approximate (2 hours) or by train in just over 3 hours.
Murren ski area is connected to two other ski resorts in Berner Oberland, Wengen and Grindelwald. Together they form the ski area Jungfrau that includes 44 lifts, 213km of pist with 98 different trails including the most famous one - The Lauberhorn Rennen in Wengen, the Alpine World Cup's longest downhill race.
Murren is the birthplace of alpine skiing. It was here ski tourism was born in the early 1900s and the first competition in slalom was arranged here in 1922. Since then Murren is one of the few exclusive ski resorts that has arranged Alpine World Championship twice, the first one in the history was 1931.
The relative few number of hotels and tourist beds in Murren versus the size of the lift system is unusual in the Alps and results in a laid back and relaxing atmosphere without any queuing at the lifts.
There is plenty of space on the pistes and the powder stays untouched for day's.
In Murren you get the feeling that the industrial ski tourism is far away, it's a place where you get to experience how skiing used to be in the past when a ski holiday meant a time to relax and enjoy nature. Your stay in Murren will be a return to the roots, the luxury of taking things slowly with a taste for beauty.
During the summer months, Murren is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday with a stay in Chalet Sofia being something truly special.
Chalet Sofia has many charming outside spaces where you can enjoy the long sun-filled days, basking in the outdoor hot-tub appreciating the sensational views of the snow capped mountains.
Murren provides you with the perfect backdrop to a wealth of activities, events, adventures and escapes. As you would expect in the mountains, there are fablous and extensive hikes to discover, from all day hikes to shorter excursions.There are many mountain bike trails to explore and for the more adventures there is a spectacular Via Ferrata. Great conditions to do Tandem Paragliding down into the beautiful Lauterbrunnen valley, there truly is something for everyone. Many of the great mountain restaurants are also open during the summer months. The Sports centre in the village is open all year around with a swimming pool, gym and Spa. In the winter they also keep an ice rink for skating, ice hockey and curling. In the summer that turns into a football field with synthetic grass.
The Lauterbrunnen valley with its steep sides and many waterfalls ( 72 to be exact) has been the inspiration for the author J.R.R Tolkien and his Middle Earth's Rivendell in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
The beauty of this area in the summer can not be described, it has to be experienced but I leave you a quote from J.J.R. Tolkien " I left the view of the Jungfrau with deep regret: eternal snow, etched as it seems against eternal sunshine, and the Silberhorn sharp against dark blue: the Silvertine ( Celebdil) of my dreams"
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Murren
££££
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
The property boasts breathtaking views, spacious living areas, and excellent hospitality. It's perfect for families and groups seeking a cozy chalet ambiance in a stunning mountain village.
5.0 / 5.0
What an amazing villa in Mürren. My family spent a week here and we had a wonderful time. The villa is beautiful, the views and all the amenities were perfect. The little town itself is wonderful and we were able to cook in one night getting food from the local market. Sarah was an awesome host and we would go back again. Switzerland was amazing!
5.0 / 5.0
This house couldn’t have been better for our gatherings of friends and family. We had rotating groups visit us weekly while we pretended to live in Switzerland for a month. The house is just as advertised and was GREAT for us and our guests. Many beautiful hikes on this side of the valley with little or no transportation needed. Hard to peel ourselves away from the views from the porches, but also many restaurants to choose from. Would not improve on anything except the short, steep walk from the road to the house. Looks like surveyors were out so perhaps there will be a solution for a smoother walk up in the near future. Wish we were skiers as the house is well equipped for the winter season with boot warmers and jacuzzi and sauna!
5.0 / 5.0
9 family members from the United States spent 5 nights in Chalet Sofia. The owner Sarah-Jane was very helpful and accommodating throughout the entire process. The Chalet is wonderful and the views from the entire home are breathtaking and beautiful. The property manager met us at the train station and helped us transport all the luggage up the hill to the Chalet and stayed to ensure everything worked properly and that we had everything we needed. He called us several times throughout the week to see if we had any questions or concerns. The chalet was a wonderful base for our daily adventures and it provided an amazing backdrop for the wedding pictures for our daughter and son-in-laws vow renewal. Sarah-Jane thank you for sharing this amazing location with us for being such a kind and caring host.
5.0 / 5.0
Chalet Sofia is a perfect house for a large family/group. There are lots of bedrooms and areas for people to spread out and also have privacy. The views from the balcony are spectacular and the extremely large farm table in the dining room was great. Our family was very comfortable in the big open living area.
We had 8 adults, 3 young children & 2 babies. We discussed this with Sarah Jane prior to booking and she had concerns about the number of children. There is a big open staircase that runs through all 3 floors of the house and it’s not really childproof. We assured her that we would take very good care of everything and indeed we did that and made sure the kids ate only at the table as requested.
Sarah Jane was also so kind to purchase 2 baby cribs for the house for the babies. There is no high chair. Overall, we didn’t have any issues with the children, the house was great for everyone.
The house manager met us and was very helpful with the luggage. The only disappointment was that the house wasn’t quite ready for us. None of the beds were made and none of the bathrooms had towels. The washer & dryer were filled with other laundry and we had to hang it up so we could use the W&D ourselves. There were not enough clean towels for everyone and we had to share. Be aware that the dryer takes hours to dry your clothes, so you need to hang them to dry overnight. Also, there was no mid-week cleaning per our cleaning deposit.
I would recommend this house!!
5.0 / 5.0
Enjoying family time at Chateau Sophia was a fantastic way to spend five days. We spent many hours just relaxing in that beautiful home, and there were also fun excursions close by. I cannot imagine a more beautiful, setting for a family get together, and Sarah Jane was most accommodating to any of our questions.
5.0 / 5.0
My husband and I and eight of our friends had a fabulous five night stay! Murren is a stunning mountain village with its view of the Monch, Jungfrau and Eiger. If you want to enjoy those views from the large, furnished wrap-around decks of the most stunning home ever, choose Chalet Sofia! We booked our stay over a year in advance. Sarah Jane was wonderful to work with ahead of our stay, whenever I had questions, and she was a great hostess while we were there. She met us at the train station, helped porter our bags up to the home, gave us some special bottles of wine as a welcome gift, provided some tips on the best hikes to take, and made sure we knew how to contact her if any questions arose. One member of our group needed to see a doctor while we were there and Sarah Jane gave us wonderful advice on that. My husband and I have been traveling in Europe for 17 years and this is the most beautiful place we’ve ever stayed. The home was perfect for our large group. It’s very spacious but manages to convey a cozy chalet ambiance because of the all-wood interior and comfy furnishings. It was equipped with absolutely everything we could have possibly needed. The home is situated on the end of town near the train station, making it very convenient for us to get up and down the mountain for our daily excursions. We had beautiful weather while we were in Murren and were out and about each day, but by late afternoon, we were anxious to get back to our beautiful home, to prepare a meal together in the gourmet kitchen (with food purchased at the very-well stocked Coop that was a ten minute walk away), and enjoy our feast while all sitting together at the large dining table. We made such wonderful memories here!
5.0 / 5.0
The property manager met us at the train station and walked us through the check in process. The property is well maintained and matches the online description. The views are amazing! Having coffee in the morning on the deck was the perfect start to the day in the Alps! We had enough space for our families, (6 teenagers and 5 adults). We were lucky enough to have Helder prepare an amazing meal for a birthday celebration! All in all this was the perfect end to our vacation!
5.0 / 5.0
Birthday trip to Murren
This place is a true gem. We were a group of 6 friends celebrating a birthday and were there for a week; we could not have asked for a better host and home. The house is so thoughtfully set up with plenty of nooks to hang out and enjoy the views. We ate breakfast each morning outside on the deck and sat around the wood burning fire in the living room each night. Sarah-Jane was such an excellent host and arranged for our birthday dinner at a local hotel and was so helpful in pre-planning answering all of our questions. She picked us up from the train station in town and walked us to the chalet – while our luggage arrived a short time later. All in all, we cannot wait to go back to this magical place!
5.0 / 5.0
Swiss style chalet at its best
We were lucky to be able to have a 10 day stay with close friends we had spent significant time with due to the pandemic. Chalet Sofia was the perfect place to reunite.
Chalet Sofia’s hosts were fabulous. All food and other deliveries ordered ahead of time was nicely put away when we arrived. They arranged a wonderful birthday reservation at a local restaurant. Lots of other little touches made us feel very welcome. We were met at the train station to handle all the luggage and also when we left. Communication and follow up was great.
The house is very well designed and offers a lot of amenities in a practical layout over three floors. It feels homely the moment you enter. The wifi connection was superb on all floors. The ski room features a heated boot drying rack. The bedrooms are large and comfortable with direct access to the balcony. There are numerous amazing places, inside and out on the different terraces, that allows everyone to spread out or come together. Despite being February, we had many lunches on the terrace in the sun. We loved the wellness area with sauna und bar, and the jacuzzi ended up being much used and a perfect place to catchup on all the overdue conversations. The kitchen was well stocked with more condiments and basics than one would expect and the two dishwashers are a plus. The dining and living area is a colossal space with a large fireplace. You won’t miss much in this house, even a laundry chute is there. Most spectacular are the stunning unobstructed sights over the valley onto the famous Eiger, Mönch und Jungfrau mountains. Just incredible.
Chalet Sofia is impressive and one of a kind. This is a loved and well maintained property. Swiss style chalet at its best. And the views are amazing. If you get a chance to stay here, it is more than just worth it!
5.0 / 5.0
Epic Property
This was one of the most beautiful places we have ever stayed. House was in excellent shape, views incredible - some of the best i have every had and I have been out west and to alps many times - and Murren is beautiful without the comercial development of other locations in this area. The owner was very helpful, and ended up as our chef and mountain guide as well. We had multiple amazing hikes while we were there 6/25/21-7/4/21. I would recomend this property to anyone looking for a great place to go hiking and enjoy the alps. I would think skiing would be great, but can not comment on that since we visited in the summer.
To enjoy this property you should be in good physical shape as it does require walking up the equivilent of a 3-4 story building to get to the house from the road - but the effort is well worth it.
Alex
5.0 / 5.0
Everything was good
We liked our stay at the chalet. The view was fantastic. We liked overall atmosphere, nice terraces, jacuzzi, sauna. And air in Mürren is especially fresh. Thanks a lot!
5.0 / 5.0
Dieses Haus inspiriert
Es ist einfach alles vorhanden
Der Blick auf Jungfrau, Mönch und Eiger ist phantastisch, Natur pur und eine unglaubliche Ruhe
5.0 / 5.0
Truly memorable
Just back from an amazing week in Chalet Sofia in Murren. Really highly recommended. The location is spectacular- waking up every morning to the crisp fresh alpine air - incredible views across to the Eiger, Jungfrau. Miles and miles of quiet hiking on your door step. Great food in the village . The Chalet is incredible - really comfortable, roomy and with lots of great features.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful chalet in a beautiful village
Our group of 10 friends came to Murren to experience the Swiss Alps, and experience we did! The chalet easily accommodated 10 adults in 5 separate bedrooms. We were able to congregate outside on the balcony every morning and evening for communal downtime while enjoying the spectacular views. However, the chalet is large enough to allow for private time as well. The kitchen was well stocked although we only really used it for breakfast and snacks because the restaurants the owner suggested were so good, we didn't want to cook at night. The owner also suggested several activities (paragliding, white water rafting, hiking, and the via ferrata) which were challenging but also incredible experiences. The owner and house manager went above and beyond to help us with anything we needed. Overall, a wonderful experience.
5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding experience in the Swiss Alps
Chalet Sofia is an outstanding place. It is modern, clean, roomy, comfortable and well equipped. The views of the Swiss Alps are amazing. The owners made us feel welcome with their communication before, during and after our stay as well as with some complimentary beverages and snacks upon our arrival. The latter was unexpected, but an extremely nice touch. We highly recommend staying at Chalet Sofia when visiting Murren!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful chalet
Amazing chalet. We had a wonderful week with our family staying at Chalet Sofia. I couldn't recommend it enough! Stunning views and charming setting. We hope we can come back again soon!
5.0 / 5.0
Heavenly Heights!
CHALET SOFIA, Mürren, Schilthorn, Jungfrau region, the dramatic nature, the activities, the weather, the food and the company - if you are of the opinion that there is no upper limit how good life can be - then you are in the right PALACE!!
We have had the best family holidays lodging in Chalet Sofia. Superb breakfasts on the patio with the sun, Eiger, Munch and Jungfrau as company. Beautiful days filled with activities such as hiking, biking and rock climbing as well as running and weight training. Long quiet evenings with extraordinary food. And then as a conclusion to the day we say good night to the mountains! At night we sleep deep and dreamless, in divine beds, with full focus on tomorrow
How many pictures have we taken on the Eiger? At least a hundred a day!
There are many activities to choose in Mürren. Here are some of our favourites that we've received as testimonials and witch we now are happy to pass on.
- Hike to Rotstockhütte and eat a Rotstockhütte teller - wash down with a beer or two!
- Hike and climb the Schilthorn, stay on Schilthornhütte for a lunch before you go ahead. Once on the Schilthorn, cheat and take the cabin down.
- Take a packed lunch to Chilchbalm. It’s a magical place, a nature's own temple, a celebration of life and nature.
The whole family loves Chalet Sofia and Mürren - Thord and Annika, Malin and David, Hanna and Petter, Linus and Annika and Alice.
5.0 / 5.0
Top class with family and friends
Spent two lovely weeks in Feb with family and friends in this fantastic Chalet. We were 12 pax all in all, 6 adults and the rest older kids and teens. Lot of space and facilities for 12 pax. The Chalet manager was very helpful and service minded with extremely good knowledge of Mürren and the surroundings. Top class!!!
FAQs
How much does this chalet cost compared to others in Murren?
The average price for a rental in Murren is £181 per night. This rental is £1,172 above the average.
Is parking included with this chalet?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Large Exclusive Family Friendly Chalet in Murren.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this chalet?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Large Exclusive Family Friendly Chalet in Murren.. Enjoy the water!
Is Large Exclusive Family Friendly Chalet in Murren. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this chalet is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Large Exclusive Family Friendly Chalet in Murren.?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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