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No. 9883 · Switzerland · Western Europe

Andermatt

46.62°N 8.58°E · 1,753 m

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Overview

Andermatt sits at a historic crossroads in the Swiss Alps where north-south traffic through the Gotthard corridor has passed for centuries. Before the opening of the Gotthard car and train tunnels, this was the bottleneck for all travel between northern and southern Europe.

Day Trips · Nature · Skiing · Transit Hub · Trekking

Before you go

Connectivity

Swiss mobile providers offer coverage in town. WiFi available at hotels and some public areas. European SIM cards work but may incur roaming charges.

Money

Switzerland uses Swiss Francs (CHF). Andermatt is expensive by European standards—budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and activities.

Transport

The Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn connects Andermatt north to Lucerne and south into Ticino. The Skiarena lift ticket includes the train between Andermatt and Sedrun.

Weather

Alpine climate with cold winters and mild summers. Gotthard Pass closes November through May. Mountain weather changes rapidly—bring layers.