Travel Guide

Andermatt

Switzerland

Best time to go: December–March, June–September

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Sights

  • Schöllenen Gorge and Devil's Bridge – A legendary bridge over the wild Reuss river.
  • Oberalp Pass and the source of the Rhine – A hike to Lake Toma, the source of the Rhine.
  • Gemsstock – A cable car to nearly 3,000 m with panoramic views.
  • Gotthard Pass – The hospice, a museum and the cobbled Tremola road.
  • Furka Steam Railway – Historic steam trains over the Furka Pass in summer.
  • SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun – A ski area linking Andermatt over the Oberalp to Sedrun.

Food & nightlife

  • Uri lamb and cabbage stew – A stew of lamb and white cabbage.
  • Älplermagronen – Pasta, potatoes, cheese and apple sauce.
  • Urseren alpine cheese – Cheese from the pastures around the valley.
  • Village restaurants – Cosy restaurants along the old Gotthard road.

Day trips

  • Göscheneralp – A reservoir and trails below the Damma glaciers.
  • Glacier Express – The panoramic train towards Zermatt or St. Moritz.
  • Furka and the Rhône Glacier – A pass road with an ice grotto in the glacier.

Good to know

When to go
December–March, June–September
Getting around
The Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn from Göschenen or over the Oberalp; in summer PostBuses cross the Furka, Gotthard and Susten passes.
Tipping
Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.
Power
Plug type J/C, 230 V.
Currency
Swiss Franc (CHF)

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