Altdorf (UR)

Altdorf is a municipality in Switzerland. It is the capital of the Swiss canton of and retains historic town privileges. It is the place where, according to the legend, William Tell shot the apple from his son's head.
  • Locality with about 9,540 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 610 metres (1,990 feet)
  • …is also known as “CH1201”

Places of Interest

Discover Flüelen railway station and Altdorf railway station.
Scenic viewpoint
is a scenic viewpoint.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Flüelen and Schattdorf.
is a small town in the Canton of Uri, .
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is a village and a municipality in the canton of in .
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Latitude
46.8883° or 46° 53′ 18″ north
Longitude
8.6409° or 8° 38′ 27″ east
Open location code
8FRCVJQR+89
Geo­Names ID

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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