FACT SHEET
DIVERSE ACTIVITIES in and around Andermatt
Overview With the SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun, the largest ski area – Snowshoe hiking: Experience the soft deep snow on in Central Switzerland, with over 120 kilometres of pistes, foot and the 18-hole Andermatt Swiss Alps Golf Course, Ander- – Ice climbing: Work your way through the icy mountains matt boasts two extraordinary highlights. But there’s – Horse carriage: Be carried away on a romantic ride much more: Andermatt and the canton of Uri offer an im- through Andermatt’s silent snowy landscape pressively broad range of year-round activities for every – Ice skating: Discover this graceful sport and perfect your interest and every age. pirouettes on the natural ice rinks in Andermatt and Göschenen Winter Activities – Ice hockey: Cheer on one of the leading Swiss ice hockey – Alpine skiing and snowboarding: Enjoy the high-alpine teams HC Ambri-Piotta in its home stadium close to winter on the richly varied slopes of SkiArena Ander- Andermatt matt-Sedrun – Winter hiking: Explore the snow-covered mountain – Cross-country skiing and biathlon: Explore the Ursern countryside on foot Valley and the 30 km network of cross-country trails – Freeriding and ski tours: Discover untouched slopes – Sledging: Glide down from Nätschen or Tiefenbach at – Fat biking: Ride safely through the snow on fat tyres, it’s Realp – an unforgettable experience for the whole loads of fun family Skiing in the SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun Glacier Express
Summer Activities – Learn more about Uri’s eventful past in Andermatt’s – Hiking: Marvel at the high-alpine scenery from more local Ursern Valley Museum or in the Wilhelm Tell than 500 km of stunning trails Museum in Bürglen – Biking: Discover exciting routes for beginners to experts – Enjoy theatre exhibitions and stagings in the Tellspiel- on mountain bike, road bike or e-bike haus in Uri’s capital Altdorf – Golf: Polish up your drive and putting precision on the – Be moved by water – “Wasserwelten Göschenen” offers new 18-hole, par 72 championship Andermatt Swiss diverse seasonal activities related to water Alps Golf Course – Experience a different kind of trek – with pack goats – Rock climbing: Conquer the Alps – Fishing: Discover the wide variety of fishing waters Nearby Points of Interest – Segway tours: Discover nature on a Segway – Discover the picturesque city of Lucerne with its historic – Monster scooter: Enjoy riding on oversized wheels Kapellbrücke – Geocaching: Hunt for hidden surprises using a GPS – Shop in Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city Zurich device, map or compass – Soak up the sun in nearby Ticino or head for Milan for a – Panning for gold: Look for gold and precious stones taste of “Italianità” – Swimming: Refresh yourself in the crystal clear waters – Be enchanted by wonders of nature in the nearby of 40 alpine lakes valleys and World Heritage Landscape Jungfrau-Aletsch – Paragliding: Admire the Ursern Valley from the skies – Tennis: Polish your serve and your backhand on Ander- Travelling Pleasures matt’s tennis courts Andermatt enjoys excellent accessibility thanks to its – Windsurfing: Take advantage of the excellent wind con- prime location in the heart of Switzerland and Europe. ditions of Lake Lucerne Make the journey part of your experience – discover the – Culture and tradition: Visit modern open-air events famous alpine train route of the Glacier Express, which such as the famous Wilhelm Tell stagings or new inter- travels from St. Moritz to Zermatt via Andermatt, or ride pretations of traditional stories and legends the nostalgic Furka steam train over the Furka Pass, or – Gotthard: Marvel at the tunnels and rock caves of a enjoy a relaxing ferry cruise on Lake Lucerne. former fortress in the Gotthard massif in the exhibition “Sasso San Gottardo” or scout the old mountain pass road “Tremola” in a historic mail coach – Music: Enjoy classical compositions at the Classical Contact Easter Festival in Andermatt or at the Andermatt Swiss Andermatt Swiss Alps AG Alps Classics. For those who like contemporary music, Gotthardstrasse 2 | 6490 Andermatt (Switzerland) AndermattLive! or Unplugged on Tour are not to be +41 41 874 78 00 | [email protected] missed. www.andermatt-swissalps.ch – Movies: Stay abreast of the newest productions at the Festival del Film Locarno Contact Tourism Ferienregion Andermatt Year-Round Activities Gotthardstrasse 2 | 6490 Andermatt (Switzerland) – Enjoy the local gastronomy with both regional speciali- +41 41 888 71 00 | [email protected] ties and exquisite world cuisine www.andermatt.ch
The facts contained herein are for informational purposes only and are subject to correction. April 2018