coastal drive
Axenstrasse
A spectacular cliff-hugging shore road blasted into the rock above Lake Lucerne between Brunnen and Fluelen, threading galleries and tunnels with constant views across the Uri arm of the lake.
9 km · about 15 min drive
Uri, Switzerland · Europe
Altdorf works well as a base: 15 minutes from Erstfeld, 22km from Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee).
Altdorf is a town located in Uri, Switzerland. With a population of 9,401, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Altdorf sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Altdorf to your route.
The 'Tell Monument' (German: Telldenkmal) is a memorial to William Tell in the market place of Altdorf, Canton of Uri, Switzerland.
The bronze statue by sculptor Richard Kissling was inaugurated on August 28, 1895, at the foot of an old tower. It shows the Swiss national hero with his crossbow and accompanied by hisRead more
son. The traditional date of the Rütlischwur, long thought to have taken place in 1307, is engraved in the base.
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Altdorf is located in Uri, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.8804 latitude, 8.6444 longitude.
Altdorf has a population of approximately 9,401 people, making it a town in Switzerland.
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Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.
Full driving guide for Switzerland8 notable places within an hour's drive.
coastal drive
A spectacular cliff-hugging shore road blasted into the rock above Lake Lucerne between Brunnen and Fluelen, threading galleries and tunnels with constant views across the Uri arm of the lake.
9 km · about 15 min drive
mountain pass
A classic Swiss pass once used for hillclimb racing, winding through lush meadows beneath the towering Clariden glacier.
16 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
A stunningly shaped lake surrounded by mountains where Switzerland was founded, with paddle steamers and the Rütli meadow.
22 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A pull-off on one of Switzerland's most beautiful passes with views of the Steingletscher glacier tumbling into a turquoise lake.
23 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
One of Switzerland's finest driving roads, engineered in the 1940s, arcing over 2,224 m with a flowing surface, stone bridges, and close-up views of the Stein Glacier.
23 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The 'Queen of the Mountains' above Lake Lucerne, site of Europe's first mountain railway and offering sunrise panoramas over the Alps.
23 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
A mountain inn beside the Susten Pass in Switzerland offering views of the Stein Glacier, a perfect rest stop on the classic Three Passes driving route.
24 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
A scenic Swiss pass at 2,044 meters marking the source of the Rhine River near a picturesque mountain lake.
25 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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