Mürren

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/mrren

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How high is Mürren?1,638 meters (5,374 feet) above sea level
2. What is the location?Traditional Walser mountain village in the Bernese Highlands, Switzerland
3. What is the year-round population?Approximately 450 residents
4. What makes Mürren a car-free village?Its high altitude and steep terrain make roads impossible, so only trains and cable cars can reach it.
5. Why can you see the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau from Mürren?Mürren sits on a high terrace at 1,638 meters, giving clear, unobstructed views of the famous peaks.

Walser Heritage: Cultural traditions, language, and architecture originating from Germanic settlers in the high Alps.
Car-Free Tourism: A travel model emphasizing vehicle-free environments to promote tranquility and environmental sustainability.
Alpine Terrace: A relatively flat area situated on the side of a mountain, often offering expansive views.
Massif: A compact group of mountains, typically forming a distinct geological unit.