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The fastest way to Andermatt Klausenpass 1948 m ü. M. Sustenpass 2224 m ü. M. Oberalppass 2044 m ü. M. The section between Göschenen and Andermatt will remain closed until fur- Andermatt ther notice. However, you 1447 m ü. M. can still quickly and conveniently reach Andermatt by taking the road over the Gotthard Pass or alterna- tively using a combination of other passes. Grimselpass Lukmanierpass 2165 m ü. M. Gotthardpass 1914 m ü. M. Furkapass 2106 m ü. M. 2436 m ü. M. Nufenenpass 2478 m ü. M. 2 3 Dear Andermatt Guest The road between Göschenen and Andermatt has been closed to road traffic since Monday 25 May 2015. A rockfall above the ‘Tanzenbein’ gallery makes the Schöllenen Gorge impassable to road traffic until further notice. However, you can still reach Andermatt quickly and conveniently. The holiday region of Andermatt remains the most easily and quickly accessible resort in the Swiss Alps. By Car and Motorcycle Anyone planning to travel to the Andermatt region by car or motorcycle should take the road over the Gotthard Pass to Andermatt, Hospental or Realp. If you are coming from the north, take the Gotthard Road Tunnel in Göschenen and follow the signs for the Gotthard Pass in Airolo. The Overalp and Furka passes are both open. Driving through these impressive passes is sure to be an unforgettable and breath- taking experience. By Rail The Matterhorn-Gotthard Railway continues to run from Göschenen to Andermatt. Simply park your car or motorcycle in Göschenen (even for several days) and you will be in Andermatt in ten minutes. There is plenty of parking, which is also well signposted. Visit www.mgbahn.ch for exact departure times. Over and above the scheduled services, the Matterhorn-Gotthard Railway is also laying on the following additional services: Andermatt–Göschenen Monday to Friday 05.15 departure 05.29 arrival Saturday and Sunday 05.54 departure 06.05 arrival Daily 22.08 departure 22.22 arrival Göschenen–Andermatt Monday to Friday 05.35 departure 05.45 arrival Saturday and Sunday 06.06 departure 06.16 arrival Daily 22.27 departure 22.37 arrival Hiking Regrettably the hiking route between Göschenen and Andermatt is also directly affected by the rockfall and is also closed until further notice. The «Devil’s Bridge», the Suvorov Monument and the circular route in the upper Schöllenen Gorge continually to be accessible on foot from Andermatt. We regret that for the foreseeable future you will only be able to reach the resort of Andermatt by making a short detour. We are doing everything possible to ensure that you feel at home in our region and have a wonderful time in the Ursern Valley. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us should you have any questions. We wish you a safe journey and send you our best wishes from Andermatt. Holiday Region Andermatt Tourist Info Gotthardstrasse 2 6490 Andermatt Tel. +41 41 888 71 00 [email protected] www.andermatt.ch 4.

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