Activity Gurschen, Andermatt
Gemsstock
An activity in Gurschen, Andermatt, pricey ($$$) and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Cable cars climb from the village to 2,961 m, serving steep north-facing runs and a viewing platform over the Alps.
It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Andermatt, alongside 2 activities, 2 sights and 1 outdoor spot. The closest of our other picks is The Chedi Andermatt, 4.0 km away as the crow flies. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.
- Type
- Activity · Adventure
- Neighborhood
- Gurschen
- Price
- $$$
- Time needed
- 4 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Andermatt, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1The Chedi Andermatt
Five-star hotel in timber and stone with a large spa, a short walk from the station and the Gemsstock lift.
Stay · 4.0 km straight-line - 2Andermatt station
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn station where the Glacier Express stops between Zermatt and the Oberalp climb.
Sight · 4.1 km straight-line - 3Nätschen
Sunny ski area and railway halt on the Oberalp line above Andermatt, part of the linked SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun.
Activity · 4.4 km straight-line - 4Teufelsbrücke
The Devil's Bridge spans the Reuss in the Schöllenen Gorge, a short way below Andermatt on the old Gotthard route.
Sight · 5.3 km straight-line - 5Urseren cross-country trails
Groomed cross-country ski trails run along the flat floor of the Urseren valley from Andermatt toward Hospental and Realp.
Activity · 6.9 km straight-line - 6Oberalp Pass
Pass at 2,044 m between Uri and Graubünden; the road shuts in winter but trains keep running through the snow.
Outdoors · 7.8 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Gemsstock is a stop on our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
When to go
Average daily highs in Andermatt run from -4°C in January to 17°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Gemsstock itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Andermatt from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Andermatt weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Gemsstock, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 46.60228, 8.61169
- Destination
- Andermatt, Switzerland
Gemsstock: quick answers
How much time do you need at Gemsstock?
Plan on about 4 hours at Gemsstock. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Gemsstock?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Check the wind forecast; the upper cable car closes in strong winds.
Which TripsCircle routes include Gemsstock?
Gemsstock appears on Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Gemsstock to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Andermatt.
Plan Andermatt
- Andermatt travel guide 7 places
- Best time to visit Andermatt weather by month
- Zermatt to Andermatt 92 km straight-line
- Andermatt to St. Moritz 97 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.