The Andermatt holiday region provides ideal conditions for cross-country skiers. When snow conditions are good, the cross-country season starts as early as November in Urserntal valley. Prepared trails are guaranteed in Realp from 1 December.

There is a total of 28 kilometres of cross-country skiing trails in Urserntal valley. The trails are prepared for both classic and skating styles. They are maintained on a daily basis. In Realp there is a night-time trail that is illuminated from 6 pm to 9 pm every day during the season.
 
Trail entry points are to be found in Andermatt at the Bäzberg underpass (Bodenstrasse) and at "The Nordic House". Trail entry and exit points are located at the station in Hospental and at the armoury (Zeughaus) near the station in Realp.

Free changing rooms, showers and toilets are available at the restaurant Zum Dörfli in Zumdorf, at the biathlon centre in Realp, at "The Nordic House" in Andermatt and at the Bäzberg underpass (changing rooms and toilets only )./p>

Cross-country skiing passes are available for purchase at the tourist information office, at the sports shops, at the railway station ticket office and at the restaurant Zum Dörfli. The Urschner cross-country skiing pass includes free train travel between Andermatt and Realp.