Gasthaus Ochsen — Cheese Fondue in the Old Village
Tucked into Andermatt's historic old quarter, Gasthaus Ochsen is the address locals send visitors to when they want a proper Swiss fondue — bubbling, rich and served without any tourist-trap fanfare. Pull up a chair, order a carafe of local white wine and let the evening slow right down.
What to Order
The fondue here is the reason to come: a pot of melted Swiss cheese kept at the perfect temperature over a flame, with cubes of crusty bread for dipping. Reviewers consistently single it out as the best in the village, and the welcome from the owner — who greets guests personally — sets the tone for the whole meal. Pair it with a crisp Fendant from the Valais and you have the definitive alpine evening.
Beyond fondue the kitchen leans into classic Swiss-German comfort cooking: Geschnetzeltes (strips of veal in cream sauce) with rösti, hearty soups and seasonal specials that reflect what is growing or grazing in the Urseren Valley. The apple strudel for dessert has attracted its own devoted following.
The Setting & the Neighbourhood
The gasthaus sits in Andermatt's historic old town, where century-old houses and narrow streets line the banks of the Reuss river. After dinner it is worth strolling a few minutes to the Reuss Quarter — the newer Piazza Gottardo area — where the Victorinox Store and several bars invite you to linger over a nightcap with mountain views.
The whole village is compact enough to walk everywhere, which means you can work up an appetite beforehand on the Schöllenen Gorge trail and be back at the table in time for the evening service without any stress.
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