With 180 km (111 mi) of linked slopes connecting Andermatt to Sedrun and Disentis, Andermatt now caters to skiers of all abilities while still preserving its legendary freeride reputation on Gemsstock’s north-facing terrain.

Skiing in Andermatt

Beginners: Stick to the sunny Nätschen area, where gentle greens and blues weave from the summit to resort level. A dedicated beginners’ zone by the Gütsch Express mid-station is perfect for first turns, and the long “Oberalp” blue offers lovely views as confidence grows.

Intermediates: With the Nätschen–Sedrun link complete, cruisers can clock miles of well-groomed red and blue pistes that wind all the way to Sedrun. Highlights include the rolling reds back to Dieni and the panorama runs beneath the Gütsch ridge.

Advanced & off-piste Gemsstock (2, 961 m/9,714 ft) is the star attraction: a north-facing, powder magnet peak offering 1,500 m (4,921 ft) of vertical and legendary descents like the Bernhard Russi black. From the top cable-car station, steep bowls, couloirs and tree routes drop in every direction, making Andermatt a freerider’s rite of passage. Hire a guide to tap into classic itineraries such as the Guspis valley or long runs towards Hospental and Realp.

Snowboarding: Boarders love Andermatt’s freeride focus, wide alpine faces up high and sheltered forests lower down. The varied terrain parks in Sedrun add extra freestyle options, while the train link makes laps between sectors easy.

Families

With improved lifts and the sunny beginners’ zone at Nätschen, Andermatt is more welcoming for youngsters than ever. Ski schools meet at the mid-station, and many hotels run shuttles to the family-friendly slopes. Off the snow, sledging from the Oberalppass and winter walks along the valley keep non-ski time fun and relaxed.

Activities

Snow activities: tobogganing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter hiking, ice skating, ski touring, heli-skiing.

Non-skiing activities: Indoor climbing wall, Spa & wellness, heritage strolls through the old village, rail day-trips on the Matterhorn Gotthard Bah.

Andermatt après ski

Après is low-key but convivial. Spycher’s sun terrace is the classic first stop for a post-ski beer, while the Pinte bar (beneath Piccadilly) offers live music by a roaring fire. For something smarter, sip signature cocktails in The Chedi’s atmospheric bar or try the Gotthard Bar for late night drinks.

Andermatt restaurants

Dining ranges from gemütlich Swiss stubes to five star fine dining. Sample steaks and meat fondue at the traditional Schweizerhof, tuck into wood-fired pizzas at Spycher, or splash out on Asian inspired haute cuisine in The Chedi’s Michelin rated restaurant. For mountain lunches with a view, the sun terrace at Bergrestaurant Nätschen is the pick of the piste-side spots.

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