Two hours south of Zurich at 1444m, Andermatt lies in the middle of Switzerland’s alpine passes and was once a traffic hub of Europe. With a golden age in the late 19th century, this village has been said to have been asleep for the last 30 years. However the charm and beauty of the original village centre is still intact. 

The surrounding aesthetics of nature and architecture all document the thriving and turbulent history of the area. With stunning mountain lakes, glaciers and valleys surrounding this village, it creates a natural playground to explore and embrace. The unusual mountain passes and tunnels with whistling trains further remind you of its engineering heritage. 

The famous Devil’s Bridge (legend had it this could only be built with the aid of the devil, hence the name) was once a gateway from north to south over the vast Gotthard. From the looming Gotthard Massif, spring four water sources named the Rhine, Reuss, Ticino and Rhone. The bridge and a picturesque hike to the source of the Rhine (part of a five day staged hike named ‘the four sources way’) are just two of the interesting attractions around Uri Canyon.

As you walk on the cobbles through Andermatt’s centre, you will still find charming and original buildings running from the central river bridge to the Gemsstock cable car. The Aurora hotel across the road from the Gemsstock cable car, as well as the folk museum, Talmuseum Ursern look over the narrow streets. There is also luxurious modernity if you want it howver,, most noticeably with The Chedi Andermatt built in 2013.