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Things to see in Altdorf, Uri (Switzerland): 80 places and when to go
Altdorf, Uri is a town in Switzerland, and this site lists 80 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (59), Nature (43), Hiking (21). The best known are Silenen, Titlis and Gross Spannort. The best time to come is July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Switzerland · 46.879, 8.638
- Places
- 80 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (59) · Nature (43) · Hiking (21) · History (6) · Temples (4) · Architecture (4)
- Best time
- July to September.
- Also possible
- October to June.
- Nearest airport
- ZRH Zurich, 65 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Sustenhorn, at 3,503 m.
What to see in Altdorf, Uri
The places in and around Altdorf, Uri, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- SilenenTemples11 km
- TitlisSwiss mountain of the Urner Alps19 km
- Gross SpannortNature · Mountains13 km
- SustenhornMountain in the Urner Alps24 km
- Gross WindgällenMountain in the Glarus Alps11 km
- FleckistockMountain in Switzerland22 km
- WendenhornNature · Mountains20 km
- Engelberger RotstockNature · Mountains11 km
- Gross RuchenNature · Mountains13 km
- Uri RotstockNature · Mountains8.1 km
- WissigstockMountain of the Urner Alps11 km
- BrunnistockMountain in Switzerland7.5 km
- Chli SpannortMountain in Switzerland14 km
- GrassenMountain of the Urner Alps, Switzerland19 km
- KröntenNature · Mountains12 km
- Schächentaler WindgällenMountain in Switzerland12 km
- BälmetenNature · Mountains6.2 km
- GitschenMountain of the Urner Alps, Switzerland4.8 km
- Stein GlacierGlacier in Switzerland26 km
- StucklistockMountain in Switzerland21 km
- WasserbergfirstMountain in Switzerland13 km
- ChaiserstockMountain in Uri, Switzerland; geonames ID = 26602038.8 km
- FulenMountain in Schwyz and Uri, Switzerland; geonames ID = 69378937.3 km
- RophaienMountain in Switzerland5.5 km
And the other 56, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Rossstock, Salbitschijen, Alpler Horn, Oberbauenstock, Schlossberg, Grassengrat, Wissberg, Alpler Torstock, Chli Windgällen, Hoch Fulen, Mittagstock, Rorspitzli, Hagelstock, Hundstock, Niederbauen-Chulm, Wichelplanggstock, Bächenstock, Gross Griessenhorn, Reussdeltaturm, Türmli
- Temples: Tellskapelle, Katholische Kirche St. Martin, Sacred Heart Parish Church with cemetery, ossuary and rectory
- Architecture: Salbitbrücke
- History: Attinghausen Castle, Apro Castle, Rudenz Castle, Meierturm, Zwing Uri Castle
- Mountains: Sunniggrathütte, Dammahütte, Etzlihütte, Sewenhütte, Sustlihütte, Voralphütte, Hüfihütte, Kröntenhütte, Leutschachhütte SAC, Salbithütte, Alp Grat, Alp Hohbiel, Alp Spilau, Bergseehütte SAC, Biwak am Grassen, Gitschenhörelihütte, Jagdhütte Riederen, Lidernenhütte SAC, Naturfreundehaus Rietlig
- Hot springs: Badeinseln
- Snow: Biel - Kinzig, Brüsti – Attinghausen, Eggberge, Ratzi – Spiringen
- Hiking: Gottardo Wanderweg, Schutzhütte Chinzig
- Food and drink: Rebberg Buchholz
When to go to Altdorf, Uri
The best time to visit Altdorf, Uri is July to September; also possible: October to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:44
- FebPossible10:03
- MarPossible11:36
- AprPossible13:22
- MayPossible14:50
- JunPossible15:39
- JulBest time15:19
- AugBest time14:01
- SepBest time12:19
- OctPossible10:37
- NovPossible9:06
- DecPossible8:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. In July, 76 of the 80 places are at their best.
When to go to Switzerland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Altdorf, Uri
The nearest main airport is Zürich Airport (ZRH, Zurich), 65 km as the crow flies. How to get around Switzerland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Schwyz67 places16 km
- Stans52 places21 km
- Sedrun65 places24 km
- Linthal68 places25 km
- Sarnen40 places30 km
- Lucerne68 places33 km
And all of Switzerland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Altdorf, Uri?
The best known: Silenen, Titlis, Gross Spannort, Sustenhorn, Gross Windgällen. In all, 80 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Altdorf, Uri?
July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21.
How do you get to Altdorf, Uri?
The nearest main airport is Zürich Airport (ZRH), 65 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Altdorf, Uri as the destination and these 80 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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