Andermatt is a place filled with superlatives. It is the largest ski region in central Switzerland with one of the longest ski seasons (usually from late October to May). Five-star hotel The Chedi Andermatt has the world’s largest hotel collection of fine cigars and the country’s longest indoor hotel pool.
It’s also where you’ll find the highest Japanese restaurant in Europe, and the most extensive sake menu in Switzerland.
But let’s start from the ground first – or rather, at 1,440 metres above sea level in what was once a sleepy mountain village. Since 2009, Andermatt – located in the Uri canton about a 90-minute drive from Zurich – has been undergoing $2 billion worth of luxury development projects by real estate developer Andermatt Swiss Alps. Apartment buildings, four-and five-star hotels, chalets and shops are being built in the village to fulfil the ambitious goal of being a “prime Alpine destination”.
And it is certainly on its way there. It is Switzerland’s only region open to foreign investors without any restrictions, and is already an attractive investment for holiday rentals and homes. For avid sports enthusiasts, especially skiers and snowboarders, there are over 120 kilometres of slopes and 22 ski lifts that cater to every level. In summer, visitors can tee off at Andermatt’s 18-hole golf course or go hiking or cycling on its well-developed network of trails. The 650seat Andermatt Concert Hall offers year-round events and entertainment for all.
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