Andermatt

Switzerland

Andermatt

Andermatt

Welcome to Andermatt

Located on a sunny plateau just 1.5 hours from Zurich, Andermatt has recently undergone a €1 billion transformation, becoming one of the most modern ski destinations in the Swiss Alps. With 180 kilometres of reliable skiing, it offers a fantastic experience for winter sports enthusiasts. Notably, a rare exemption from Swiss foreign ownership laws allows international buyers to purchase property here without rental obligations. This has led to strong demand for both chalets and apartments. For investors seeking premium, easily accessible ski properties, Andermatt stands out as one of Switzerland's most attractive options.

  • 18 Hole golf course
  • 1.5hrs from Zurich
  • Skiing to 2,965m
  • 180kms piste
  • Vast infrastructure development
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Property For Sale In Andermatt

Andermatt has been a huge success story. This once sleepy village has now been transformed into one of Europe’s premier alpine resorts.

Andermatt Property Guide

The scale of the new development in Andermatt means that there is a good selection of property for sale and investors will find something to suit all budges.

Demand has been particularly strong since the Covid-19 pandemic and most new apartments and chalets are sold off-plan allowing investors to fully customize their new ski property.

Property in Andermatt is open to investors from around the world and there is no need to be an EU or European citizen. Apartments and chalets here are also exempt from the recent Lex Webber laws which means they come without a rental obligation.

If you are looking to buy a chalet or apartment to keep exclusively for you and your family then Andermatt is well worth a look.

Once completed, the Andermatt resort will have a total of 500 apartments, 25 chalets and six 4 & 5* hotels.

Property sales have been strong in recent years with total sales in Andermatt of CHF 150m in 2022 up from CHF 122m the previous year.

Since the opening of the famous Chedi hotel in 2013 prices have been rising steadily although Andermatt remains good value compared to its more famous neighbors such as Zermatt and St Moritz.

Winter in Andermatt

The ski area of Andermatt has also changed in recent years and now offers some great, high altitude skiing that can give the 4 Valleys a run for its money.

The recent new ski lifts to Sedrun has added a further 50kms of piste and also made the ski area more family friendly.

With the resort at 1,400m and skiing right up to almost 3,000m, Andermatt can now boast some of the most snow-sure skiing in the Alps.

With the recent $1bn investment from Egyptian develpopers Orascom Andermatt is now served by a fast and modern ski system.

The Gemsstock area offers some challenging red and black runs and is a paradise for off-piste skiers and powder hounds with plenty of 900m descents available.

On the other side of the ski region, the Gütsch-Oberalp-Sedrun area offers the bulk of the piste skiing with plenty of sunny and scenic slopes that will appeal to families with children.

After a hard day on the piste make sure to check out the famous après-ski train!

Summer in Andermatt

If you enjoy you enjoy wondering around lush forests, winding mountain trails, crystal clear waters then Andermatt in the summer will not disappoint.

Situated on a natural plateau you are surrounded on all sides by jaw-dropping mountain scenery.

Andermatt has invested heavily in its summer infrastructure over the last few years and now offers world-class biking and hiking, as well as more thrilling adventures such as rock climbing and canyoning.

For a more leisurely day in the village you can enjoy the 18 hole Andermatt Swiss Alps Golf Course or a relaxing day at the spa.

Golf fans are well catered for. The Andermatt course was voted the best in Switzerland in 2017 but it is also supplemented by three further 9-hole course at Sedrun, Realp and Obergestlen.

Andermatt has a significant resident population which ensure that hotels, bars and restaurants are open throughout the year.

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Andermatt FAQs

What is the average price of ski property in Andermatt?

The average price of ski property in Andermatt is approximately CHF 16,000 to CHF 17,000 / m2. You may find older resale apartments between CHF 13,000 and CHF 15,000 per m². High-end, new-build apartments can now exceed CHF 20,000 per m², particularly for penthouses or apartments with luxury hotel-style wellness facilities.

Detached chalets for sale are rare in Andermatt and the market is dominated by new build apartments - mainly those being built by Egyptian developer Orascom.

Is Andermatt a good place for property investment?

Yes, Andermatt is currently considered one of the most attractive investment opportunities in the Swiss Alps, primarily due to its unique legal status and massive ongoing investment from Egyptian developer Orascom.

Andermatt has been given a special exemption from the "Lex Webber" laws meaning that it is still possible to buy a new-build second home here without rental obligation.

What makes Andermatt unique?

While it has excellent beginner slopes at Nätschen, Andermatt is legendary among expert skiers for the Gemsstock, a mountain dedicated almost entirely to freeride and off-piste skiing.

The newer "Andermatt Reuss" part of the village is built to strict environmental standards, with all buildings meeting the "Minergie" low-energy standard and electricity generated from 100% renewable sources.

Andermatt is the only place in Switzerland with an exemption from the Lex Koller law (currently extended until 2040). This allows foreign buyers to purchase property without the usual restrictions - no size limits, no permit quotas, and the ability to buy in the name of a company.


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