Resorts Guide - Andermatt
Photo: Andermatt Tourism
Andermatt is one of those hidden gems - relatively unknown as an international ski resort for once-a-year skiers,
but a popular destination for more hardcore, extreme skiers, thanks to it's steep powder-filled slopes, ideal for
some quality off-piste and free-riding.
Andermatt has always appealed to those seeking an old-fashioned, traditional resort, but all that could change as
plans have been passed, and work started, on a resort-style development that will see a number of large hotels
and golf course created, the first of which is planned for 2013-14.
As well as it's winter appeal, Andermatt is also a popular summer destination, and the new development will most
likely increase that even further.
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On this page you'll find the following information about the resort...
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What it lacks in the size of it's ski area (about 40km, modest in comparison with many other resorts) it more than makes up for
in it's abundance of snow.
Yes, Andermatt's snow record is excellent, one of the best in Switzerland, especially on
the Gemsstock mountain that serves the resort, which is one of Switzerland's snowiest areas, with a massive
average annual snowfall just nudging 10m.
The upper slopes of Gemsstock are nearly 3000m as well, which ensures decent snow when lower areas are suffering,
whilst it has a northerly facing aspect too, so is less affected by the sun.
On the other hand, one of the resorts other ski areas - Natschen, has more southerly-facing, lower altitude slopes,
and doesn't hold the snow as well.
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Generally v.quiet, almost none-existent, which is somewhat surprising given its popularity with skiers from Zurich and its cult status amongst freeriders and off-piste skiers.
The River House, which is actually a B+B, has a small bar which hosts some live bands. Curva at the Hotel Monopol is good. Spycher is good. Picadilly/Gotthard is lively at weekends.
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As usual, we recommend Switzerland's excellent rail network. It takes just under two hours from Zurich, with a single change at Goschenen.
This easy access makes it a popular destination from Switzerland's premier city.
Whilst Zurich is the nearest major city, Andermatt is also about 3 hours from both the airports at Basel and Berne.
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