Things to see and do Altdorf

William Tell is a national hero. Who doesn't know of his famous daring and dexterity in handling the crossbow with such precision that it has become a Swiss quality par excellence? His life is still shrouded in mystery by historians. In the small village of Bürglen, the museum covers six centuries of documentation, representations and objects that take us back to the world of primitive Switzerland. It houses the collection of Basel-born Ernst Stückelberg, famous for painting the frescoes in the chapel of William Tell on Lake Uri.

Between Lake Lucerne and the Gotthard massif, the Urserntal valley offers 13 ski lifts with over 74 km of pistes. It's just as pleasant for family activities in winter as it is for walks on Lake Uri in summer. The tourist office advises on natural and traditional outings. Take a trip to Lake Uri or take the Schattdorf-Haldi cable car up to the peaks and enjoy a cheese speciality in one of the alpine restaurants.

The Tell Chapel, built in 1585, is located near the parish church and was built by the landowner Peter Gisler and Johan Scherer. It is located on the presumed site of Tell's house. The frescoes by Heinrich Gessner are a witness of a 16th century illustration: these frescoes are very valuable historically because they represent the myth of William Tell and the life of the Swiss hero. Renovations in 1949 have brought the work back to life while respecting the original. Another chapel can be visited on Lake Uri to complete the story.