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Skiing in Andermatt, Switzerland

Explore winter sports in Switzerland from Andermatt to Sedrun and Disentis, all in one spot!

4/5 stars because:
Insanely big
Different skiing options, from normal pistes to a nice freestyle park and off-piste possibilities
Nice restaurants with different possibilities
A large part of the pistes are quite small, which causes that you have to take several lifts in a short time.
Good to reach from several parts of Switzerland
4/5
Andermatt, Switzerland

Andermatt is a small town located in the heart of the Swiss Alps and famous for winter sports. It is situated in the Urseren Valley in the canton of Uri and is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery, including the famous peaks of the Gotthard Pass.

In recent years, Andermatt has undergone significant development for you to explore during winter sports. With the construction of new hotels, luxury apartments, and a state-of-the-art ski resort it has become very popular. This is still going on and you’ll feel that, with tourists coming from all over the place and prices being raised. Despite these changes, the town has managed to maintain its traditional charm and character, with picturesque streets lined with traditional Swiss chalets and historic buildings. And, of course, have all the ski pistes significantly improved! The area is enormous and one can easily spend 5-6 days exploring everything to the fullest. This is due to the fact that you can ski from Andermatt all the way to the next laying villages Sedrun and Disentis. This way, you’ll have a 3-in-1 explore trip!

The best restaurant in Natchen: Bergrestaurant NatschenArena

A bit of a track restaurant and therefore very good. Several possibilities, quick service, a TV with professional wintersports, and a nice quite atmosphere. Can recommend!

Best slope

Some of the top attractions in Andermatt include the Gemsstock ski area, which offers some of the best skiing in the region and is very popular for off-piste parts. In addition, to being a good skiing area, Andermatt is, as are all the ski areas in Switzerland, an amazing area for hiking and mountain biking trails during summer. Overall, Andermatt is a beautiful and unique destination that offers something for everyone, whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or simply looking for a peaceful and picturesque getaway.

Useful information
Usefull information
Place
Because
Restaurant
Best hidden restaurant with good prices!
Accomodation
Very affordable, close to ski lift and breakfast included
Best lift in the area
Gemstock
Famous for off-piste and a cool funpark available here

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