Göschenen
Top tip
- Opened in May 2016, the Göschenen village walk explores the railway tunnel between Göschenen and Airolo. The highlight of the walk is the tunnel exhibition in the gallery, which sheds light on how the tunnels were excavated in the 19th century.
- Göschenen power plant tour, Tel. +41 (0)41 886 88 11
- Louis Favre gallery
Other sights
- Wasserwelten Göschenen (water worlds): water-based adventure area with background information about all things water
- Fishing in Göscheneralp reservoir (one-day and two-day passes are available from Dammagletscher mountain inn near the reservoir, www.ur.ch/fischerei)
- Historical tour
- Schöllenen gorge with Devil’s Bridge
- Indergand Bergkristalle mineral store, Bahnhofplatz, Göschenen, Tel. +41 (0)41 885 13 72
- Salbitbrücke hanging bridge (high alpine route)
Hikes and mountain tours
- Hike around Göscheneralp reservoir
- Hike from the dam back to Göschenen
- Salbithütte; Chelenalphütte; Voralphütte; Bergseehütte; Dammahütte (mountain cabins; all SAC – Swiss Alpine Club)
Wassen
Top tip
- Restaurant Martin F., Martin Furrer-Aklin, Tel. +41 (0)41 871 06 26, reservation only
Weitere Sehenswürdigkeiten
- Wassen power plant near Pfaffensprung gorge
- Antonini open-air mining museum
- Wassen’s famous church
- Herbal whey bath at Alp Hinterfeld in Meiental (toward the Susten Pass), Tel. +41 (0)41 885 17 85 (June to September)
- Meienschanz ruins (toward the Susten Pass), Fortifications dating back to 1710
Hikes and mountain tours
- Wassen and Meien both offer a range of hiking options
- SAC Seewenhütte (mountain cabin); SAC Sustlihütte (mountain cabin); Rohrsee; Meiggelenstock (mountain)
Gurtnellen
www.gurtnellen-tourismus.ch
www.gurtnellen.ch
Top tip
- Large playground with fire pit in the centre of Gurtnellen-Wiler
- Large rest area with fire pit in Felliboden
- Sicher mineral exhibition, open to visitors on request, Tel. +41 (0)41 885 13 06
- Lucky Nugget gold panning camp, open Saturdays, Tel. +41 (0)79 638 62 01
Other sights
- Arnisee reservoir: Situated high above the upper Reuss Valley, Arnisee reservoir can be reached from Amsteg or Intschi via cable car
- Arni – Gurtnellen hiking trail
- Suspension bridge in the Felli Valley on the route from Gurtnellen to Amsteg
Hikes and mountain tours
- Path to the chapel of Stäuben from Gurtnellen-Wiler, approx. 1 hour
- Mountain cabins: SAC Leutschachhütte; Sunniggrathütte; SAC Treschhütte (mountain cabins)
- Geissberg theme trail from the village of Gurtnellen, approx. 5 hrs 30 min
- Gurtnellen adventure trail along the Gottardo hiking trail, approx. 1.5 to 2 hours
Amsteg
Top tip
- Maderaner Valley with Golzern lake and Hotel Maderanertal
- Amsteg crystal cellar (exhibition), open to visitors on request, Tel. +41 (0)41 883 18 81
Other sights
- Zwing Uri, a medieval castle in the Flüeli hills
- ‘Kapelle im Ried’ chapel with a statue of Saint Eligius, the patron saint of craftsmen and metalworkers
- Amsteg power plant
Hikes and mountain tours
- Maderaner Valley with Golzern lake
- Arnisee reservoir
- SAC Etzlihütte; SAC Hüfihütte; Windgällenhütte (mountain cabins); Bristen (mountain)
Silenen
Top tip
- Old bridle path with warehouse, hospital, wayside chapels and shrines and marker stones
Other sights
- Tower of the noble knights of Silenen (Turm der Edlen Ritter)
- 14 chapels with murals and ceiling frescos dating back to 1666
- Old warehouse from 1549, a stone edifice typical of the Uri region
- St. Albin parish church from 1754
Hikes and mountain paths
- Hike to the Chilcher mountains and Seewli lake
Erstfeld
Top tip
- Gotthard Tunnel experience, an exciting tour and exhibition in the longest train tunnel in the world.
Other sights
- SBB Depot in Erstfeld, for information regarding visits: Tel. +41 (0)51 221 46 71
- Erstfeld fountain trail
- Historical tour of SBB sites
- Historical tour of an old village
- Various guided village and theatre tours
- Jagdmatt hermitage
Hikes and mountain tours
- Erstfeld Valley, Schlossberg glacier
- Bälmeten and Schwarzgrat mountains
- SAC Kröntenhütte (mountain cabin)
Attinghausen
Top tip
- The mighty ruins of Attinghausen Castle feature a comfortable barbecue area and can be visited without a guide.
Other sights
- Excursion to Brüsti recreation area with fire pits in Nossboden and Waldnacht
- Discovery trail of the origins of the solar system
- Children’s playground at Z`Graggen alpine guest house
- Trotzli play area
Hikes and mountain tours
- From Attinghausen via the Surenen Pass to Engelberg
- Brüsti circular trail via Angistock
- Attinghausen walk via Seedorf
- Valley walk via Erstfeld
Altdorf
www.altdorf.ch
www.telldenkmal.ch
Top tip
- The Tell Monument and tower
- “Where’s Wally?” treasure hunt
- “William Tell – scene of the crime” search for clues
Other sights
- Suworowhaus (residence and landmark)
- Museum of Art Uri
- Uri Historical Museum
- Altdorf swimming pool
- Various playgrounds
- byherger farm (tours available)
- Village and theatre tours for groups
Walks and mountain hikes
- The Schächentaler Höhenweg (high-level hiking trail) from Eggberge to the Klausen Pass
- Wildheuerpfad (hay-making trail) from Eggberge to Oberaxen
- Listening and adventure trail
Other trips in the region
- Adventures and experiences centring on Swiss hero William Tell
- Furka cogwheel steam railway: Steam train experience along the Rhône Glacier
- Boat ride on Lake Lucerne: www.lakelucerne.ch.
- The Swiss Path: Hiking trail through William Tell’s home region that follows the banks of Lake Lucerne
- The Glacier Express from Andermatt
- The Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne
- The Gotthard Post – a historical stagecoach journey across the Gotthard Pass
Go to www.uri.info and www.andermatt.ch for more great excursion ideas in the Uri holiday region and Andermatt.
