Urnerboden
Spiringen, Switzerland
One of the largest alpine pastures in Switzerland, a flat green valley below limestone walls where hundreds of cows spend the summer. The Klausen road crosses it; small parking areas by the hamlet.
The Urnerboden in the Swiss canton of Uri lies at 1,383 metres and is regarded as the largest alp in Switzerland. This flat, green high valley belongs politically to the municipality of Spiringen as an exclave, but lies in the Glarus region. Only about 30 people live there all year round.
The eastern ramp of the Klausen road runs through the valley from Linthal. Because the pass is normally closed from October to May, in winter you can reach the Urnerboden only via Linthal. In winter the Gulispur cross-country ski trail, about 10 kilometres long, is groomed at around 1,400 metres; lying in shade, it usually has good snow conditions. Ask locally about the trail and the weather before you go.
- Nearest town
- Spiringen, Switzerland
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 46.8870, 8.9000
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually July. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and August–September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Nearby
© Clwacker · CC BY-SA 4.0Klausen Pass
© W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0Oberalp Pass
© Hansueli Krapf This file was uploaded with Commonist. · CC BY-SA 3.0Caumasee
© NOTE: This image is a panorama of Rhine Gorge consisting of 8 portrait frames that were merged or stitched in Panorama… · CC BY-SA 3.0Il Spir Rhine Gorge viewpoint
Campsites nearby
- Stellfläche Campingplatz Husky-LodgeMotorhome stopover13 km from UrnerbodenMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Camping VorauenCampsite16 km from UrnerbodenTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Camp SteinCampsite17 km from Urnerboden · 1 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Wohnmobil-Stellplatz Hotel SegnesCampsite21 km from UrnerbodenCaravansElectricityDrinking waterToilets
- Camping BucheliCampsite22 km from UrnerbodenTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Camping SurcuolmCampsite23 km from Urnerboden · 63 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
All campsites in Switzerland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Urnerboden?
Urnerboden is in Spiringen, Switzerland, at GPS 46.8870, 8.9000. It is about 14 km from Muotathal.
Can you camp near Urnerboden?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Unsere kleine Farm, about 9 km away; within 25 km there are 38 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Urnerboden?
Urnerboden is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lake Lucerne, Rigi and the Klausen Pass.
What is there to see near Urnerboden?
Places worth a stop nearby: Klausen Pass (4 km), Oberalp Pass (31 km), Caumasee (31 km) and Il Spir Rhine Gorge viewpoint (33 km).
When is the best time to visit Urnerboden?
The most pleasant months are usually July. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and August–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)