Andermatt holidays

What is there to do in Andermatt?

The dinky Alpine village of Andermatt is a snow-sure winter wonderland for hikers, skiers and snowboarders. Arrive via the Glacier Express train from St Moritz, following a stunning scenic journey, and stay in a luxurious chalet or cosy lodge. Skiing can take the form of both fast-paced, off-piste freeriding or a more steady cross-country ski excursion, with routes which are attended to daily. Well-marked snowshoe and hiking trails offer alternative snow-dusted activities during your Andermatt holidays, or you can opt for a more unusual mode of transport by tobogganing down the mountainside.

The region also excels during the summer months, with the sunshine showcasing Andermatt’s countless mountain lakes, glittering glaciers and verdant valleys in their best light. Explore its eight surrounding alpine passes on bike or dare to cross the Devil’s Bridge, a historical landmark located across the Schöllenen Gorge, which marks the entrance to the Ursern Valley. The summit of Gemmstock mountain – at over 9,800ft above sea level – is worth venturing to, even if skiing isn’t on your itinerary, for panoramic views of the Swiss Alps and an ‘on-top-of-the-world’ feel.