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Erstfeld

Uri, Switzerland · Europe

About Erstfeld

Erstfeld works well as a base: 5 minutes from Silenen, 18km from Oberalp Pass.

Erstfeld is a town located in Uri, Switzerland. With a population of 3,876, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Erstfeld 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 Erstfeld to your route.

About Erstfeld

Erstfeld is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.

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Where is Erstfeld located?

Erstfeld is located in Uri, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.8188 latitude, 8.6505 longitude.

What is the population of Erstfeld?

Erstfeld has a population of approximately 3,876 people, making it a town in Switzerland.

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Quick Information

Population
3,876
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
Region
Uri
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.8188, 8.6505

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 Erstfeld

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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.

15 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Klausen Pass

A classic Swiss pass once used for hillclimb racing, winding through lush meadows beneath the towering Clariden glacier.

17 km · about 20 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.

18 km · about 20 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.

18 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Susten 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.

18 km · about 20 min drive

tunnel

Gotthard Road Tunnel

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

19 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Hotel Steingletscher

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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee)

A stunningly shaped lake surrounded by mountains where Switzerland was founded, with paddle steamers and the Rütli meadow.

27 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Erstfeld

  • Right hereAxenstrasseA 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.
  • 17 kmKlausen PassA classic Swiss pass once used for hillclimb racing, winding through lush meadows beneath the towering Clariden glacier.
  • 18 kmSusten Pass ViewpointA pull-off on one of Switzerland's most beautiful passes with views of the Steingletscher glacier tumbling into a turquoise lake.
  • 18 kmOberalp PassA scenic Swiss pass at 2,044 meters marking the source of the Rhine River near a picturesque mountain lake.
  • 18 kmSusten PassOne 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.
  • 19 kmGotthard Road Tunnel16.9 km Swiss tunnel - one of the longest road tunnels in the 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

Nearby Destinations

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Altdorf

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7 km awayPop. 9,401

Seedorf

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7 km awayPop. 1,522

Flüelen

🇨🇭 Switzerland

10 km away

Bauen

🇨🇭 Switzerland

14 km awayPop. 206

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