Posted Fri Nov 11 14:38:33 UTC 2011

What has happened within one year in the very charming Swiss village of Andermatt is quite unbelievable. Recently on a sunny day in October, I went up to Andermatt with clients to show them the development Andermatt Swiss Alps as well as for an update on the construction progress. Already when entering the Ursern Valley, after a 1 hour drive from Lake Maggiore only, the changes and progress in construction where just obvious and not to be overlooked. Multiple cranes on the construction site of the future apartment buildings, an area called “Podium,” prove intensive and numerous building activities. The first parts of the Podium on which the apartment buildings will be constructed on are clearly visible. The Podium will house the complete infrastructure of the future and newly built village including building maintenance facilities, resident parking and all access and exit routes. Residents will enjoy a hassle free arrival despite any weather conditions as well as parking with direct access by elevator to their apartment. Another advantage by that “underground” solution is that the village on top is going to be a car free zone where one can freely stroll around.

Passing the construction site of the Podium and moving towards the village centre of Andermatt, the cranes of the future 5* Chedi Luxury Hotel attract attention. The scenery of the upcoming Chedi Hotel becomes more and more impressive as one gets closer. The main hotel complex is up and construction workers are finishing the massive roof in order to get the buildings ready for the winter season. Windows are being installed so work can proceed during winter. Right next to the hotel, the Chedi residences are under construction where apartments and lofts are being sold. The residences will offer its residents the same service and comfort such as wellness/spa, ski butler, valet parking, cigar lounge and much more, just as the hotel offers its guests and residents. Embedded in harmony with the surrounding architecture, these residences offer the future owner a charming lifestyle within the comfy living environment of an alpine village, but without missing out on the luxurious amenities of the luxury 5* Chedi hotel.

With all the unparalleled luxury the Chedi offers - summer and winter alike - it doesn’t come by surprise that most of the very attractive units have already sold. In the main hotel building, there are only a few units left, but where you still can choose between an apartment with a nice view onto the slopes of Nätsch/Gütsch, the Gemsstock or onto the valley. Units facing the beautiful valley also enjoy a view onto the hotels backyard with its large scaled pond where one can ice-skate in winter while others relax on sunken and comfy seating areas alongside the pond which invites to relax. Rear units also enjoy a glimpse onto the extensive glazed wellness and spa center with its gigantic pool.

The hotels inside however still require some imagination, but the generosity of the premises can be foreseen due to the spacious interiors and the open floor plan. Warm colours, noble wooden built-in’s and furniture in an luxurious alpine chic style will dominate the interior design and boast an absolutely cosy atmosphere as one can imagine by looking at the glossy brochures.

Altogether, the recent visit of the construction site of Andermatt Swiss Alps has been extremely worthwhile and it’s a great feeling to see something extraordinary and one of a kind within the Swiss alpine region growing. The visionary plan of the Egyptian investor Samih Sawiris has been getting proven right by a steady client request as well as by the sales of many units either within the luxury 5* Chedi hotel or one of the first 6 apartment buildings available. This also underlines the significance as well as interest on a year-round holiday destination in close proximity to metropolitan cities such as Zurich and Milan. With the completion and opening of the Chedi hotel in 2013/14 and by that time also of the new to be opened Gotthard-Oberalp- Ski Arena, interest will surely surge. More and more prospects express serious interest in a vacation home in Andermatt Swiss Alps so why not you too? Please contact Wetag Consulting for more detailed information or to schedule a visit. For impressions of the construction please click here.

Posted by:  Peter Rabitz