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St. Erhard Urnerboden 0014📷 Lutz Fischer-Lamprecht, CC BY-SA 4.0

Urnerboden

Spiringen, Switzerland

Nature

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.

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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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Campsites nearby

  • Stellfläche Campingplatz Husky-LodgeMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Urnerboden
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping VorauenCampsite
    16 km from Urnerboden
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camp SteinCampsite
    17 km from Urnerboden · 1 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wohnmobil-Stellplatz Hotel SegnesCampsite
    21 km from Urnerboden
    CaravansElectricityDrinking waterToilets
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  • Camping BucheliCampsite
    22 km from Urnerboden
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
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  • Camping SurcuolmCampsite
    23 km from Urnerboden · 63 pitches
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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 19 km from Altdorf.

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)