Andermatt Ski Guide (2026/27): Season Dates, Lift Pass Prices, Gemsstock, Hotels, MICHELIN Restaurants & Getting There

The back story

Season 2026/27: Gemsstock 14 Nov 2026 – 18 Apr 2027; Andermatt–Oberalp–Sedrun 12 Dec 2026 – 4 Apr 2027; Disentis 19 Dec 2026 – 4 Apr 2027 (andermatt-sedrun-disentis.ch) · Ski area: Andermatt+Sedrun+Disentis: 180 km of pistes, 33 lifts, the largest in Central Switzerland · Top viewpoint: Gemsstock, 2,962 m, above the village · Lift pass: Adult day CHF 92 online the day before, CHF 96–99 on the day; six days CHF 385 (2026/27 price list) · Lift company: Andermatt+Sedrun+Disentis; on the Epic Pass · Getting there: Train via Göschenen and the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn; Zurich Airport about 2 h (andermatt-swissalps.ch)

The back story

Andermatt: the back story

Andermatt·In depth

A village on the old Gotthard route, guarded by the Schöllenen Gorge and the Devil’s Bridge, that has become one of the most talked-about resorts in the Alps.

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Lift passes, ski schools and hire

Official prices, 2026/27

Andermatt+Sedrun+Disentis lift pass

Andermatt·Lift pass·€€€

Three fixed day prices instead of dynamic pricing: CHF 92 bought online the day before, CHF 96 on the day, CHF 99 on premium days. 180 km of pistes and 33 lifts.

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2,962 m, open 14 Nov 2026 – 18 Apr 2027

Gemsstock

Andermatt·Freeride mountain·€€€

Andermatt’s legendary freeride mountain: steep faces, couloirs and deep powder above the village, reached by cable car via Gurschen.

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At the Gütsch-Express mid-station

Nätschen–Gütsch and Beginners’ Park Matti

Andermatt·Beginner area·€

Wide, gentle, sunny slopes above the station for learners and families, with Beginners’ Park Matti at the Nätschen mid-station and night skiing on some evenings.

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At the station, Bahnhofplatz 3

Swiss Snow Sports School Andermatt

Andermatt·Ski and snowboard school·€€€

Locally based, internationally experienced instructors for group and private lessons in skiing, snowboarding and cross-country.

Bahnhofplatz 3, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
At Andermatt station

Gleis 0 – Sport & Rental

Andermatt·Ski hire·€€

The lift company’s sports and rental shop at the station, summer and winter.

Bahnhofplatz 3, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
Two hire points

Meyer’s Sporthaus

Andermatt·Ski hire and sports shop·€€

High-quality sports equipment to buy or hire, with two hire points: skis, snowboards, cross-country kit and more.

Gotthardstrasse 93, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
Three locations

Imholz Sport Andermatt

Andermatt·Ski hire and sports shop·€€

Everything for mountain sports in three locations, to rent or buy.

Furkagasse 2, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map

Where to stay, every budget

Who it suits. On a budget: Guesthouses like the Skiklub and the St. Gotthard in Hospental, the CHF 92 online day pass, the canteen lunch by the lifts and the local bus. Mid-range: Village hotels such as the Sonne and the Bergidyll, the Radisson Blu with its 25-metre pool, and a day skiing over to Sedrun. Luxury: The Chedi and its spa, two-star dinners at The Japanese and IGNIV, and lunch at 2,344 metres on the Gütsch.

Opened 2013 · In depth

The Chedi Andermatt

Andermatt·Five-star hotel·€€€€

Andermatt’s five-star, opened in 2013, with a 2,400 m² spa of indoor and heated outdoor pools, hydrotherapy, twelve spa suites and eight restaurants and bars, from The Japanese to the Wine Library.

Gotthardstrasse 4, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
244 rooms, suites and residences · In depth

Radisson Blu Hotel Reussen

Andermatt·Four-star hotel·€€€

A modern chalet-style hotel of 244 rooms, suites and residences in Andermatt, with a 25 m indoor pool facing the Ursern Valley, two saunas, a steam bath, Spun and the BärBar.

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Self-catering in Andermatt Reuss

Andermatt Alpine Apartments

Andermatt·Serviced apartments·€€€

Self-catered apartments with the space of a home and the polish of a boutique stay, from studios to chalet-style family apartments, with private saunas for guests.

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In a house over 300 years old

The River House

Andermatt·Boutique hotel·€€€

A young, relaxed boutique hotel in a building over 300 years old, by the Reuss, with a rooftop bar and restaurant and a focus on ecology.

Gotthardstrasse 58, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
The painted wooden façade

Hotel Sonne, Andermatt

Andermatt·Village hotel·€€

A village-centre hotel with one of Andermatt’s most photographed wooden façades, and a restaurant known for home cooking.

Gotthardstrasse 76, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
24 double rooms with mountain views

Alpenhotel Schlüssel

Andermatt·Hotel·€€

Twenty-four modern double rooms with mountain views, a breakfast buffet and a cosy bar, in the village.

Gotthardstrasse 30, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
23 rooms near the gondola and station

Hotel Bergidyll

Andermatt·Hotel·€€

Twenty-three modern rooms close to the gondola, the station and the village centre, with a restaurant and bar.

Gotthardstrasse 39, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
100 m from the Gemsstock cable car

Hotel & Restaurant Zum Schwarzen Bären

Andermatt·Hotel·€€

Cosy rooms with mountain views a hundred metres from the Gemsstock cable car, and a restaurant serving fine Ticino cooking.

Gotthardstrasse 137, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
100 m from the Gemsstock valley station

Guesthouse Skiklub

Andermatt·Guesthouse·€

A quiet guesthouse a hundred metres from the Gemsstock valley station and seven minutes’ walk from the train, with a rustic restaurant.

Gotthardstrasse 94, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
A baroque house of 1723

Hotel St. Gotthard, Hospental

Andermatt·Historic inn·€

A protected baroque house of 1723 in Hospental, one stop up the valley, with 20 beds, a cosy restaurant and a sun terrace.

Gotthardstrasse 15, 6493 HospentalExplore View on map

Restaurants and mountain huts

Two MICHELIN stars (2026)

The Japanese Restaurant

Andermatt·Japanese contemporary·€€€€

Creative Japanese-inspired tasting menus at The Chedi, by the twin brothers Dominik Sato and Fabio Toffolon.

Gotthardstrasse 4, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
Two MICHELIN stars (2026)

IGNIV by Andreas Caminada

Andermatt·Sharing·€€€€

Andreas Caminada’s playful fine dining for sharing, led by Valentin Sträuli, in a room designed by Patricia Urquiola in Andermatt Reuss.

Furkagasse 9, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
One MICHELIN star (2026)

The Japanese at Gütsch

Andermatt·Japanese contemporary·€€€€

Nigiri, sashimi and an omakase menu at 2,344 metres, reached by the Gütsch-Express, with a terrace over the peaks.

Gotthardstrasse 4, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
One MICHELIN star (2026)

GÜTSCH by Markus Neff

Andermatt·Classic French·€€€€

Classic haute cuisine at the top of the Gütsch-Express: Gotthard pike-perch, bison sirloin and local lamb, with a panoramic terrace.

Bergstation Gütsch-Express, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
Bib Gourmand (MICHELIN 2026)

Stiva Grischuna, Disentis

Andermatt·Regional cooking·€€

A charming Graubünden house more than 300 years old at the other end of the ski area, with a soapstone stove and wood-panelled ceiling.

Via Cavardiras 3, 7180 DisentisExplore View on map
On the golf course and cross-country trail

The Swiss House

Andermatt·Alpine restaurant·€€€

Authentic Alpine cooking with modern Swissness, on the cross-country trail in winter, with a sunny terrace and valley views.

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On the Piazza Gottardo

Biselli

Andermatt·Bakery, deli and restaurant·€€

Bakery, delicatessen and restaurant on the Piazza Gottardo, from coffee and croissants to risotto and côte de boeuf.

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Run by the Shani family

Café Restaurant Toutoune

Andermatt·International and Mediterranean·€€

International dishes and Mediterranean specialities in a modern room in the village, from the Shani family.

Gotthardstrasse 91, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
By the Nätschen-Gütsch valley station

Cucina Macolina

Andermatt·Self-service canteen·€

An inexpensive self-service canteen with a freshly cooked dish of the day at lunchtime, next to the Nätschen–Gütsch valley station.

Rütistrasse, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
Bakery and confectioner in the village

Café Oberalp

Andermatt·Bakery and café·€

A small but fine bakery and confectionery shop with a café, in the centre of the village.

Gotthardstrasse 49, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map

Après-ski and bars

Party long into the night

Postillion Bar

Andermatt·Après-ski bar·€€

Andermatt’s meeting place after the pistes, where visitors and locals, young and old, party long into the night.

Gotthardstrasse 50, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
Andermatt’s cult pub

Restaurant Adler

Andermatt·Pub·€

The cult pub of Andermatt: celebrations, a cosy chat or a game of Jass, the Swiss card game, as in the old days.

Gotthardstrasse 82, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
At the Gurschen mid-station

Piste bar Rondodrom

Andermatt·Slope-side bar·€€

A piste bar at the Gemsstock mid-station, Gurschen: 360° views, drinks and loud music.

Gurschen, Mittelstation Gemsstock, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
On the Gütsch since 2019

Restaurant Wachthuus

Andermatt·Mountain restaurant and après·€€€

Local specialities and fine wine on the Gütsch, with spectacular views: a winter-season favourite for après-ski.

Gütsch, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
On the run down to the Gütsch-Express

Rüti Hütte

Andermatt·Hut and après-ski·€€

A hut right on the ski and toboggan run above the Gütsch-Express valley station, minutes from the station: snacks, après and fondue evenings on request.

Rütistrasse 9, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
Fireplaces and cocktails

The Bar & Living Room, The Chedi

Andermatt·Hotel bar·€€€€

Plush leather sofas, open fires and inventive cocktails at The Chedi, from relaxed afternoons to late evenings.

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From Zurich’s Smith & Smith

chez Smith Andermatt

Andermatt·Wine bar·€€€

A lively wine bar from the Smith & Smith family of Zurich: a curated list, honest advice and the stories behind the bottles.

Ritomgasse 10, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map

Shops

On the Piazza Gottardo

Victorinox Store, Andermatt

Andermatt·Swiss knives and travel goods

The whole Victorinox range on the Piazza Gottardo: pocket knives, kitchen knives, luggage, Swiss Made watches and fragrances.

Gütschgasse 6, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
Found in the high Alps

Betschart rock crystals

Andermatt·Rock crystals

Rock crystals found by Christoph Betschart, who spends his summers searching the most remote corners of the Alps.

Gotthardstrasse 82, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
About 40 Alpine cheeses

Butchery Spahni Andermatt

Andermatt·Butcher and cheese

Organically produced sausages and meat and around 40 Alpine cheeses, with catering for any occasion.

Gotthardstrasse 99, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
Jazz and blues in the evening

Vinothek 1620

Andermatt·Wine shop and sourdough

A select range of wines and handmade sourdough bread, focused on small local producers, with jazz, blues and rock’n’roll in the evenings.

Gotthardstrasse 44, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
Souvenirs and home décor

Hüttenzauber

Andermatt·Gifts and interiors

Souvenirs and Alpine interiors for your own home.

Gotthardstrasse 28, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map
Groceries and everyday needs

Coop Andermatt

Andermatt·Supermarket

The village supermarket, for groceries and everyday needs.

Gotthardstrasse 30, 6490 AndermattExplore View on map

Spas and wellness

2,400 m², day passes

The Spa & Health Club, The Chedi

Andermatt·Hotel spa

A 2,400 m² spa joining Alpine and Asian traditions, with saunas, steam baths, an indoor pool and a heated outdoor pool; day passes for non-residents.

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25-metre pool

Uela Spa, Radisson Blu Hotel Reussen

Andermatt·Hotel spa

A spa with local character: a 25-metre pool with mountain views, Finnish saunas, and treatments with Alpine herbs, honey and mineral water.

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Getting there

By train via Göschenen

Getting to Andermatt

Andermatt·Getting there

By train to Göschenen on the Gotthard line, then the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn up through the Schöllenen Gorge to Andermatt. Zurich Airport is about 2 hours away.

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Andermatt – Sedrun – Disentis

Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn over the Oberalp

Andermatt·Rail

The red mountain railway links Andermatt with Sedrun and Disentis over the Oberalp Pass, and the sledging pass includes it between Andermatt and Sedrun.

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From Zurich, Basel, Lucerne or Locarno

Treno Gottardo Winterhit

Andermatt·Rail and ski deal

A combined ticket that includes the journey to Andermatt on the Treno Gottardo from Zurich, Basel, Lucerne or Locarno.

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Ursern Valley

Andermatt local bus and mybuxi

Andermatt·Local transport

In winter the local bus links stops across Andermatt and the Ursern Valley at no charge; mybuxi is an on-demand shared ride booked by app.

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Property: the neighbourhoods

Along the old Gotthardstrasse

Andermatt village

Andermatt·Neighbourhood

The historic village along the Gotthardstrasse, with the station, the Gemsstock cable car and old inns.

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The new quarter by the river

Andermatt Reuss

Andermatt·Neighbourhood

Andermatt Swiss Alps’ new quarter beside the Reuss, with apartments, hotels, the Piazza Gottardo, the Concert Hall and the golf course.

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One stop up the valley

Hospental

Andermatt·Neighbourhood

A small village one train stop from Andermatt, with the baroque Hotel St. Gotthard and a quieter pace.

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At the head of the valley

Realp

Andermatt·Neighbourhood

The last village before the Furka, with a children’s ski area and cross-country trails.

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Over the Oberalp

Sedrun

Andermatt·Neighbourhood

The Graubünden village on the far side of the Oberalp, linked to Andermatt by lifts and the railway.

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