Gurtnellen
in Uri of Canton of Uri, Switzerland

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
46.738 and 8.628 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 46° 44' 17" and E 8° 37' 42"
Currency and Currency Code:
Franc - CHF
Spoken languages:
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:26 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Zurich
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:29 am and 4:51 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Switzerland in Western Europe

Safety Score: 4,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Switzerland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Switzerland. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Gurtnellen

Gurtnellen in Uri (Canton of Uri) with it's 666 habitants is located in Switzerland about 58 mi (or 93 km) east of Bern, the country's capital town.

Current time in Gurtnellen is now 09:26 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Zurich with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports close to Gurtnellen, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in Switzerland is Buochs Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Switzerland is Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona in a distance of 32 mi (or 51 km), North-East. We encountered 5 points of interest near this location.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Altdorf, Flueelen, Bauen, Emmetten and Gersau. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Evening Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 56%
Air Pressure 1022 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 34% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

11°C (52 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Light snow, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

3°C (37 °F)
-1°C (30 °F)
Snow, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Eistauchen am Arnisee

Published: February 12, 2013
Length: 27:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Florian Monn

Eistauchwochenende mit Poseidon am Arnisee. Anfang Februar 2013.


Gotthardreuss - Kajak

Published: May 26, 2013
Length: 07:02 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: flxbey

Kajakfahren auf der jungen Reuss zwischen Gurtnellen und Intschi, Schweiz Anmerkungen vom 20.5.2013: Die 3m Stufe (wo die Autobahn die Reuss kreuzt) ist im Vergleich zum letzten Jahr sehr...


Gotthard Railway Switzerland, Train-end Views, Part 3

Published: October 21, 2014
Length: 41:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Howie's Rail Videos

Swiss passenger trains in the Swiss Alps. Train travelling up the Gotthard Pass towards the Gotthard Tunnel. This video shows views from the rear of the 2.09pm IR2275 service from Zurich HB...


Inside St.Gotthard-Tunnel connecting Switzerland and Italy

Published: September 06, 2012
Length: 56:17 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Albert Santosh

from our car inside the 3rd longest(16.942 KM's) road tunnel(St.Gotthard pass) in the world connecting Switzerland and Italy.


Felssprengung bei Gurtnellen am Gotthard

Published: June 19, 2012
Length: 04:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: luzernerzeitung

Die Sprengung des 2000 Kubikmeter grossen Felsstücks bei Gurtnellen ist nach ersten Erkenntnissen erfolgreich verlaufen. Die SBB-Züge sollen am 2. Juli wieder über die Gotthard-Strecke rollen....


A2 wegen Fahrzeugbrand zwei Stunden gesperrt

Published: June 03, 2013
Length: 36:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: trashandcrime

Am Sonntag, 2. Juni, etwa 11.30 Uhr, fuhr ein Lenker eines Zürcher Autos auf der Autobahn A2 in Gurtnellen Richtung Süden. Aus unbekannten geriet der Motor des Autos nördlich der Güetli-Galerie...


gotthard history

Published: August 13, 2012
Length: 40:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: iAltdorf

Der Gotthardpass (italienisch Passo del San Gottardo) war seit dem Mittelalter bis ins 20. Jahrhundert mit dem Bau des entsprechenden Autobahntunnels eine der wichtigen Nord-Süd-Verbindungen...


Krokodil und TEE am Gotthard (Volldampf | Mehrwert)

Published: June 15, 2013
Length: 42:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: VolldampfTVMagazin

Im Rahmen des Erlebnis Tag Gotthard verkehrten am 15. Juni 2013 historische SBB Züge über die Gotthardstrecke. Neben dem SBB Krokodil auch der legendäre Trans Europa Express. Volldampf...


Gotthard Amsteg Viadukt Intschireuss-Brücke Gotthardlinie Nordrampe Bonus Chärstelenbach-Brücke

Published: March 09, 2012
Length: 09:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: trainfart

Gotthard Amsteg Viadukt Intschireuss-Brücke Gotthardlinie Nordrampe Gotthard Amsteg Viadukt Intschireuss-Brücke Gotthardlinie Nordrampe Brücke Brücken Gotthardstrecke Gotthardline.


Steam express president FTE Jaroslav Kocourek Part2

Published: January 21, 2008
Length: 47:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Michael Stern

The "Extra-Train" from Praha to Biasca was aproaches Gurtnellen. The train was on the northern slope, uphill to Gotthard tunnel. It was early int he morning.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Arnisee

Arnisee is a lake in the Canton of Uri, Switzerland. The reservoir can be reached by gondola lift from Amsteg and Intschi.

Located at 46.7728, 8.64139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Switzerland, Lakes of the canton of Uri, Reservoirs in Switzerland

Zwing Uri Castle

Zwing Uri is the name of a ruined medieval castle north of Amsteg, today in the territory of the municipality of Silenen in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. The castle is notable for its role in Swiss historiography as the first fortress destroyed in the Burgenbruch at the beginning of the Swiss Confederacy. The slighting of Zwing Uri (Twing Üren) is mentioned in the White Book of Sarnen, a Swiss chronicle of 1470.

Located at 46.7744, 8.67056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in the canton of Uri, Cultural property of national significance in the canton of Uri

Hospental Castle

Hospental Castle or Langobarden Tower is a ruined medieval castle in the municipality of Hospental in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. The tower was built in the 13th century for the Hospental family, first mentioned in records at the same time, and dominates the village and is a reminder of the importance of the Urserntal valley as a link in central alpine communications for many centuries.

Located at 46.7744, 8.67056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in the canton of Uri, Cultural property of national significance in the canton of Uri

capture of the webcam Gurtnellen: a/Gotthard

Gurtnellen: a/Gotthard, Gurtnellen (source)

capture of the webcam Amsteg: Bristen

Amsteg: Bristen, Amsteg (source)

capture of the webcam Wassen UR: A2/E35, Gotthardtunnel, Göschenen in Richtung Süd

Wassen UR: A2/E35, Gotthardtunnel, Göschenen in Richtung Süd, Wassen UR (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Gurtnellen, Гуртнеллен