Andermatt – Secure Property Investment In The Swiss Alps

Offering the opportunity for a secure property investment in a new tourist destination – Andermatt Swiss Alps has all the makings of a first-class holiday destination, as Serena Templeton discovers

Ask any local in the vintage ski town of Andermatt and they’ll vouch that the off-piste possibilities are ‘the best in the Alps’. It’s a hard claim to counter. On a clear day from the top of the Gemsstock cable car, powder hounds can be seen weaving their way through the soft, light powder, while the endless touring routes over the Gotthard Massif are ample challenge for even the hardiest of snowshoers.

Yet despite premium snow conditions this winter season, the whiteout scene in this steep and deep ski resort looks set to be eclipsed by changes afoot in the town valley – cue the landmark luxury residential development of Andermatt that is opening up a range of enticing home ownership opportunities in the region.

Unlike many resorts with identikit edifices, 30 architects from around the world designed Andermatt’s 490 apartments over 42 buildings and up to 25 chalets with prices ranging from €280,000 for a one-bed apartment up to €15,000,000 for a bespoke chalet. All the homes have genuine Alpine elements, but they come with a modern touch.

“You have all the trappings you’d want in the car-free year-round resort – six hotels, 18-hole golf course and driving range; wellness, leisure and conference facilities - yet within minutes you can experience the authentic beauty of the natural surroundings,” explains Andermatt Head of Communications, Stefan Kern. “Different models of ownership are appealing to investors able to choose from a chalet designed from scratch, through to a pre-planned and furnished home that can go straight into the rentals pool.”

Developing the ski area will connect Andermatt to neighbouring regions, making it the biggest resort in central Switzerland, with especially laid-out pistes not only for beginners, but also for families who want to have fun, along with advanced skiers eager to tackle more difficult terrain.

Adds Kern: “Andermatt is unlike many other places, as it’s truly a year-round resort. As well as snow-sports such as downhill and cross-country skiing, and snowboarding and in the winter, golfing, hiking, biking and climbing are popular when the snowflakes start to melt.”

For more information, visit: http://www.andermatt-swissalps.ch/en/