Andermatt, Swiss Alps

Andermatt: 5 things to know before you go

Swiss Alps, Switzerland ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ

A sleepy garrison town turned freeride darling, now linked to Sedrun and Disentis for 180 km of terrain. Andermatt catches the most reliable snowfall in central Switzerland, and The Chedi rewrote what luxury means here.

1.Is the snow reliable in Andermatt?

Yes. The base sits at 1444 m and the top reaches 2961 m, which puts snow reliability among the very best on our index (score 91/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

Ski-in/ski-out depends on the address here: some hotels are on the snow, others need a short walk or shuttle. Pick a slopeside address if skiing from the door matters to you.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

At 180 km of piste on 33 lifts, it is a substantial mountain that rewards a multi-day stay. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 14 blue, 18 red, 14 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Andermatt stands out for serious off-piste and freeride terrain.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Nov 30 to Apr 21 (about 20 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.

The full Andermatt guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

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More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does Andermatt have?
About 1517 m of vertical, from a 1444 m base to 2961 m at the top.
Is Andermatt part of a larger ski area?
Yes. Andermatt is part of the SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis ski area, one of the big linked domains, so a single lift pass opens the whole thing.
Is Andermatt good for beginners?
Less so: the terrain leans intermediate and advanced (0 green, 14 blue), so committed beginners are better off starting elsewhere.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

The Chedi Andermatt
4.62.6k reviews
โ‚ฌ205
โ˜… Top pick

The Chedi Andermatt

Excellent ยท 2.6k reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Andermatt, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.6/5 from 2,649 reviews). It sits about 50 m from the slopes. A upper-scale option for Andermatt, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

โ‰ˆ 50 m to the slopesUpper-scale
From
โ‚ฌ205/ night
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Radisson Blu Hotel Reussen, Andermatt
4.51.4k reviews
โ‚ฌ185

Radisson Blu Hotel Reussen, Andermatt

Very good ยท 1.4k reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in Andermatt, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

โ‰ˆ 500 m to the slopesUpper-scale
From
โ‚ฌ185/ night
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Boutique Hotel The River House
4.7389 reviews
โ‚ฌ180

Boutique Hotel The River House

Excellent ยท 389 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Andermatt, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

โ‰ˆ 350 m to the slopesUpper-scale
From
โ‚ฌ180/ night
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Hotel Piz Badus
4.5307 reviews
โ‚ฌ180

Hotel Piz Badus

Very good ยท 307 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Andermatt, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

โ‰ˆ 100 m to the slopesUpper-scale
From
โ‚ฌ180/ night
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