Gemsstock
2,961 m, near Andermatt
Hundreds of Alpine peaks from the Gotthard massif, with the cable car from Andermatt
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Closed this month. Check Gemsstock's official site for current operating times.
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Closed this month. Check Gemsstock's official site for current operating times.
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Closed this month. Check Gemsstock's official site for current operating times.
· , Swiss time. Forecast: MeteoSwiss ICON-CH models. Check Gemsstock's official webcams before you buy, conditions can change fast.
What to expect
In winter a cable car climbs in two sections from Andermatt to the Gemsstock at 2,961 m, in the heart of the Gotthard massif. A viewing platform hangs over the drop, and the panorama is said to take in some 600 peaks across the Swiss Alps. Up here it's mainly about skiing, with some of the steepest runs in central Switzerland. The cable car doesn't run in summer.
- Snow all year
- Skiing in winter
- A ride worth taking
Tickets and tours
Before you go
- Summit
- 2,961 m
- Getting up
- Cable car from Andermatt via Gurschen to the Gemsstock, about 15 minutes, in the winter season only
- Season
- Jan to Apr, Nov to Dec
- Swiss Travel Pass
- Not covered
- Skiing
- Andermatt+Sedrun+Disentis, with the steep Gemsstock runs. Season dates not published yet. Ski info
- At the top
- Viewing platform over the drop at the top station
- Scenery
- Scenery 5 of 5 5/5 on our scale. Peaks across the Swiss Alps from the Gotthard massif
- Hiking up top
- No marked walks from the top station: glacier or snow only.
- Nearest town
- Andermatt, 1,444 m
Prices, skiing and highlights from the operator's website, checked 25 October 2026. Prices change; confirm before you buy.
We're still double-checking these details with the operator. Confirm opening times on the official site.
Why go
- A huge panorama from the centre of the Swiss Alps
- Long steep runs and reliable snow
- Andermatt is easy to reach by train from Zurich and Lucerne
Worth knowing
- Runs in the winter season only
- Only a cable car goes up, strong wind can stop it
Getting there
| From | Public transport | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Zürich | 2 h 01 to Andermatt, 1 change | 1 h 31 to Andermatt, Gemsstockbahn, 110 km |
| Zurich Airport | 2 h 17 to Andermatt, 3 changes | 1 h 42 to Andermatt, Gemsstockbahn, 123 km |
| Bern | 3 h 04 to Andermatt, 3 changes | 2 h 15 to Andermatt, Gemsstockbahn, 183 km |
| Basel | 2 h 59 to Andermatt, 3 changes | 2 h 04 to Andermatt, Gemsstockbahn, 167 km |
| Geneva | 5 h 01 to Andermatt, 3 changes | 3 h 53 to Andermatt, Gemsstockbahn, 291 km |
| Lausanne | 4 h 26 to Andermatt, 2 changes | 3 h 14 to Andermatt, Gemsstockbahn, 229 km |
| Lucerne | 1 h 48 to Andermatt, 2 changes | 1 h 01 to Andermatt, Gemsstockbahn, 73 km |
| St. Gallen | 3 h 01 to Andermatt, 2 changes | 2 h 31 to Andermatt, Gemsstockbahn, 193 km |
| Lugano | 1 h 54 to Andermatt, 2 changes | 1 h 23 to Andermatt, Gemsstockbahn, 108 km |
| Interlaken | 3 h 15 to Andermatt, 5 changes | 1 h 32 to Andermatt, Gemsstockbahn, 90 km |
| Winterthur | 2 h 27 to Andermatt, 3 changes | 1 h 55 to Andermatt, Gemsstockbahn, 134 km |
| Zug | 1 h 36 to Andermatt, 1 change | 1 h 17 to Andermatt, Gemsstockbahn, 89 km |
| Thun | 2 h 53 to Andermatt, 3 changes | 1 h 58 to Andermatt, Gemsstockbahn, 120 km |
| Grindelwald | 4 h 03 to Andermatt, 6 changes | 1 h 51 to Andermatt, Gemsstockbahn, 107 km |
| Zermatt | 3 h 52 to Andermatt, 4 changes | – |
| Chur | 2 h 26 to Andermatt, 1 change | 1 h 35 to Andermatt, Gemsstockbahn, 93 km |
| Montreux | 4 h 11 to Andermatt, 5 changes | 2 h 55 to Andermatt, Gemsstockbahn, 199 km |
| Sion | 3 h to Andermatt, 3 changes | 2 h 10 to Andermatt, Gemsstockbahn, 134 km |
Public transport: fastest connection after 08:00 on a Saturday, from the Swiss timetable, door to the valley station. Car: driving time without traffic to where you park, the ride up comes on top. Refreshed weekly. Sources: transport.opendata.ch, OSRM and FOSSGIS with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Quick answers
Is it worth going up Gemsstock today?
Gemsstock is closed on Tuesday 27 October 2026.
What's the weather on Gemsstock tomorrow?
Gemsstock is closed on Wednesday 28 October 2026.
Is Gemsstock above the fog today?
Not today: the forecast shows no sea of fog below a sunny summit. None in the next 5 days either.
Which day looks best for Gemsstock in the next 5 days?
None looks clear: no Go or Wait day for Gemsstock in the next 5 days.
How do you get up Gemsstock?
Cable car from Andermatt via Gurschen to the Gemsstock, about 15 minutes, in the winter season only. Season: Jan to Apr, Nov to Dec. Nearest town: Andermatt. Swiss Travel Pass: Not covered.
Where does this forecast come from?
From the MeteoSwiss ICON-CH weather models, via Open-Meteo. Peakobello scores sunshine and cloud at the summit for every hour from 09:00 to 17:00 and updates the verdicts every three hours, last on 27 October 2026, 07:35 (Swiss time).