Gotthard-Strassen tunnel, Switzerland
From series “The Greatest Tunnels in the World”
One of the world’s longest tunnels is the Gotthard Road Tunnel. It is 17000 metres long. The underground motorway under the Lepontine Alps has specially been built to connect two major cantons – the northern Canton of Uri and the southern canton of Ticino. The construction began in 1969 and has been lasting for 11 years. Trips through the tunnel are easy and comfortable. The lighting system is carefully designed.
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Nearest airports:
» Buochs Airport BXO - in 42 km
» Interlaken Airport ZTJ - in 54 km
» Agno Airport LUG - in 71 km
» Belp Airport BRN - in 88 km
» Kloten Airport ZRH - in 94 km
» Buochs Airport BXO - in 42 km
» Interlaken Airport ZTJ - in 54 km
» Agno Airport LUG - in 71 km
» Belp Airport BRN - in 88 km
» Kloten Airport ZRH - in 94 km
Cities nearby
Best hotels near Gotthard-Strassen tunnel
Jugendherberge Hospental
Located in 1 km from Gotthard-Strassen tunnel
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Rooms: 7
Route on the map:
Rooms: 7
All units at Jugendherberge Hospental are spacious and have wood-panelled walls and ceilings. They share bathroom facilities. A communal kitchen can … More: photo, rates and booking
Ferienwohnung Troegligasse
Located in 3 km from Gotthard-Strassen tunnel
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Rooms: 1
Route on the map:
Rooms: 1
The Troegligasse apartment has a garden and terrace with mountain views. It has 2 bedrooms, a kitchenette with a dining area, a toilet and shower, … More: photo, rates and booking
The Chedi Andermatt
Located in 4 km from Gotthard-Strassen tunnel
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Rooms: 106
Route on the map:
Rooms: 106
The Chedi Andermatt features a 2,400-square-metre wellness and spa area, comprising a fitness centre, a hot tub, a steam bath and a sauna. Massages … More: photo, rates and booking
Albergo San Gottardo
Located in 5 km from Gotthard-Strassen tunnel
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Rooms: 36
Route on the map:
Rooms: 36
Rooms in the hospice building were renovated in 2010 and feature a private bathroom. The basic rooms at the hotel have shared bathroom facilities. 3 … More: photo, rates and booking
Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit
18 km - Trift Bridge
One of the leading positions in the list of the most dangerous bridges in the world is taken by Trift Bridge situated in the Swiss canton of Bern. It was built relatively recently, in 2004, at the initiative of one of the major energy companies that carried out works …
From the series 'The Most Dangerous Bridges in the World'
One of the leading positions in the list of the most dangerous bridges in the world is taken by Trift Bridge situated in the Swiss canton of Bern. It was built relatively recently, in 2004, at the initiative of one of the major energy companies that carried out works …
26 km - Engelberg
Engelberg is one of the most prestigious ski resort of the world. Apart from a great number of attractive peculiarities, it has saved its comforting and sympathetic atmosphere of the calm vacation. Travellers have a lot of facilities that make a recreation comfortable. …
From the series '15 Sparsely Populated Places for Solitude with Wildlife'
Engelberg is one of the most prestigious ski resort of the world. Apart from a great number of attractive peculiarities, it has saved its comforting and sympathetic atmosphere of the calm vacation. Travellers have a lot of facilities that make a recreation comfortable. …
40 km - Eiger Run Ski Slope
Eiger Run, located on the territory of the health resort Grindelwald in Switzerland, has been recognized as one of the most dangerous ski slopes. There is almost no signposting on the slopes, which are steep on the sharp curves and descents. It is also crossed by …
From the series 'Top 13 Furious Ski Resorts and Pistes'
Eiger Run, located on the territory of the health resort Grindelwald in Switzerland, has been recognized as one of the most dangerous ski slopes. There is almost no signposting on the slopes, which are steep on the sharp curves and descents. It is also crossed by …
42 km - Tibitis Landscape Ads
It is also necessary to mention landscape advertising, which often becomes the true masterpiece of landscape art. The Swiss and the frequent guests of the country know the famous Tibits restaurants, which are aligned to the vegetarians. In modern restaurants the fresh, …
From the series 'Creative and Incredible Advertising Constructions'
It is also necessary to mention landscape advertising, which often becomes the true masterpiece of landscape art. The Swiss and the frequent guests of the country know the famous Tibits restaurants, which are aligned to the vegetarians. In modern restaurants the fresh, …
44 km - Holloch
The longest cave in Western Europe is located in Switzerland. The general length of the underground vault of the Holloch cave reaches 156 km, and its some pits have the depth of more than 820 meters. Two natural entrances to the cave are on the slopes of the Glarner …
From the series 'Largest and Most Branched Caves on Earth'
The longest cave in Western Europe is located in Switzerland. The general length of the underground vault of the Holloch cave reaches 156 km, and its some pits have the depth of more than 820 meters. Two natural entrances to the cave are on the slopes of the Glarner …
45 km - Hammetschwand
The Hammetschwand lift, which is located in Switzerland, will definitely please the tourists who like nerve kitzel. This elevator was built in 1905 and is located in the surroundings of Lucerne, not far from Lake Lucerne. The elevator lifts the passengers to the …
From the series 'Top 16 Most Exotic Elevators and Lifts in the World'
The Hammetschwand lift, which is located in Switzerland, will definitely please the tourists who like nerve kitzel. This elevator was built in 1905 and is located in the surroundings of Lucerne, not far from Lake Lucerne. The elevator lifts the passengers to the …
Top destination around Gotthard-Strassen tunnel - Engelberg
Besides the winter sports areas mentioned above, tourists can try cross-country skiing (the total length of the trails is over forty kilometers), try walking in snowshoes and explore the surrounding area, and enjoy toboggan. There are special areas for all these activities, and the total length of all trails for them exceeds two thousand kilometers.
Engelberg hosts two interesting competitions, namely, Ice Ripper Style Trophy and Ice Ripper Snowboard Camp, in the last autumn month. These events gather together the leading snowboarders in the world. Skiers can show their achievements during the European Cup that takes place here in December. There is only one condition for participating – you need to be a specialist in jumping at night.
That being said, the Speed Race event, which takes place in December, is still considered the most spectacular one. Participants know not only how to ski well but also how to fall in a stylish way. During the competition, all skiers stand in a line and start skiing from the slope altogether. If someone falls, everyone starts falling, like domino tiles. The distance is not big, but not everyone reaches the finish line.
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Engelberg hosts two interesting competitions, namely, Ice Ripper Style Trophy and Ice Ripper Snowboard Camp, in the last autumn month. These events gather together the leading snowboarders in the world. Skiers can show their achievements during the European Cup that takes place here in December. There is only one condition for participating – you need to be a specialist in jumping at night.
That being said, the Speed Race event, which takes place in December, is still considered the most spectacular one. Participants know not only how to ski well but also how to fall in a stylish way. During the competition, all skiers stand in a line and start skiing from the slope altogether. If someone falls, everyone starts falling, like domino tiles. The distance is not big, but not everyone reaches the finish line.
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