Suworow Museum Altdorf UR
About This Museum
Tucked away on a quiet street in Altdorf, this isn't your typical Swiss museum. It tells the incredibly specific and dramatic story of General Suworow's near-impossible Alpine crossing in 1799. You walk in and are immediately pulled into a world of survival and strategy, far from the postcard-perfect Switzerland we know today. The intimate scale makes the history feel personal, almost like you're uncovering a secret chapter.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the collection is the powerful display of period weapons and soldiers' personal effects, from well-worn leather boots to detailed maps that trace their treacherous route. Don't miss the dramatic diorama that vividly recreates the chaos of the battle at the Devil's Bridge—it really puts the sheer audacity of their campaign into perspective.
Visitor Information
It's a compact museum, so you can easily soak it all up in an hour, making it a perfect, insightful stop while exploring Uri. The staff are wonderfully passionate and seem to have an endless supply of fascinating anecdotes if you have a moment to chat.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a classic, understated Swiss building with dark wood beams and whitewashed walls, it feels less like an institution and more like stepping directly into a well-preserved piece of local history.
Contact & Location
Address: 8, Schmiedgasse, Plätzli, Vogelsang, Altdorf (UR), Uri, 6460, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra
Phone: +41 79 216 66 58
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