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Andermatt

Uri, Switzerland · Europe

About Andermatt

Andermatt works well as a base: 20 minutes from Airolo, 6km from Oberalp Pass.

Andermatt is a town located in Uri, Switzerland. With a population of 1,258, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Andermatt 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 Andermatt to your route.

About Andermatt

Andermatt (Romansh: ) is a mountain village and municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. At an elevation of 1,437 meters (4,715 ft) above sea level, Andermatt is located at the center of the Saint-Gotthard Massif and the historical center cross of north-south and east-west traverses of Switzerland. It is some

Read more 28 km (17 mi) south of Altdorf, the capital of Uri.

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Where is Andermatt located?

Andermatt is located in Uri, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.6356 latitude, 8.5939 longitude.

What is the population of Andermatt?

Andermatt has a population of approximately 1,258 people, making it a town in Switzerland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,258
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
Region
Uri
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.6356, 8.5939

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Switzerland

Police
117
Ambulance
144
Fire
118
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.

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Worth the detour from Andermatt

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

tunnel

Gotthard Road Tunnel

16.9 km Swiss tunnel - one of the longest road tunnels in the Alps

4 km · about 10 min drive

famous road

Oberalp Pass

A scenic Swiss pass at 2,044 meters marking the source of the Rhine River near a picturesque mountain lake.

6 km · about 10 min drive

famous road

Glacier Express Route

The 'slowest express train in the world' travels 291 km between Zermatt and St. Moritz, crossing 291 bridges and 91 tunnels through the high Alps.

7 km · about 15 min drive

mountain pass

Gotthard Pass

Historic Swiss pass with cobblestone sections and modern tunnel

9 km · about 15 min drive

famous road

Three Passes Road (Susten-Grimsel-Furka)

Switzerland's classic triple-pass loop combining the Susten, Grimsel, and Furka passes in a single epic Alpine circuit.

14 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Furka Pass Viewpoint

The high Alpine pass featured in James Bond's Goldfinger, with views of the Rhone Glacier and the Uri Alps.

15 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Susten Pass Viewpoint

A pull-off on one of Switzerland's most beautiful passes with views of the Steingletscher glacier tumbling into a turquoise lake.

15 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Furka Pass

A 2,429 m Swiss pass immortalised by the Aston Martin chase in Goldfinger; its hairpins sweep past the Rhône Glacier and the historic Hotel Belvédère bend.

15 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Andermatt

  • Right hereGotthard Road Tunnel16.9 km Swiss tunnel - one of the longest road tunnels in the Alps
  • Right hereOberalp PassA scenic Swiss pass at 2,044 meters marking the source of the Rhine River near a picturesque mountain lake.
  • Right hereGlacier Express RouteThe 'slowest express train in the world' travels 291 km between Zermatt and St. Moritz, crossing 291 bridges and 91 tunnels through the high Alps.
  • Right hereGotthard PassHistoric Swiss pass with cobblestone sections and modern tunnel
  • Right hereThree Passes Road (Susten-Grimsel-Furka)Switzerland's classic triple-pass loop combining the Susten, Grimsel, and Furka passes in a single epic Alpine circuit.
  • Right hereFurka Pass ViewpointThe high Alpine pass featured in James Bond's Goldfinger, with views of the Rhone Glacier and the Uri Alps.

Driving in Switzerland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €42 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

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