Will I have data at Andermatt for skiing?

Across Andermatt village and the main resort area, yes - it's well served. Coverage thins on the high Gemsstock and Nätschen runs and remote off-piste, so save your piste map offline for the day on the mountain.

Is there signal on the Lake Lucerne boats through Uri?

Near Flüelen, Sisikon and the lakeside stops, generally yes. On the steep, fjord-like Urnersee arm the signal can soften mid-lake between the cliffs, which is normal - you'll reconnect as you approach each pier.

Uri eSIM.

Name: Uri travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Uri: William Tell's Altdorf, the Gotthard passes and Andermatt above Lake Lucerne's wild southern arm.

from $2.15/day · unlimited dataAll of Switzerland →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$6.01$0.60/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$6.01

Good to know in Uri

Uri's mountain passes and gorges are where Swiss signal genuinely drops - before driving the Gotthard or Susten, or walking the Schöllenen, download offline maps and pass-status info, as coverage vanishes between the peaks and in the tunnels.

Best time to visit Uri

December to April for skiing at Andermatt; June to October for the Gotthard and Susten passes, Devil's Bridge and hiking - many high passes close in winter.

Two simple ways to buy

Uri eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Uri eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Uri — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Uri?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Uri eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Uri are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Uri eSIM: your local data guide.

Uri is Switzerland's rugged heart - the William Tell heartland around Altdorf, the historic Gotthard and Susten passes, the Devil's Bridge in the Schöllenen Gorge and the revived ski resort of Andermatt. A Uri eSIM keeps you navigating the steamers on Lake Lucerne's Urnersee, checking pass-road status and following mountain trails where signal can genuinely disappear between the peaks.

One eSIM for Uri and all of Switzerland. It's the national Switzerland eSIM — from $2.15/day with unlimited data, working the same in Uri as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Zurich - Flughafen Zürich (ZRH)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Uri eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.04

$3.12

—

5 days1GB

$0.62

$3.12

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.45

$3.12

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.60

$6.01

−42%

15 days3GB

$0.40

$6.01

−62%

30 days5GB

$0.40

$12.08

−62%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Uri

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Uri eSIM from $2.15/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Uri.

Altdorf

The William Tell capital has reliable 4G/5G around its centre and the famous monument for maps and bus times.

Andermatt

The resort village is well covered for lifts and dining, with signal thinning fast on the high Gemsstock runs.

Schöllenen Gorge & Devil's Bridge

The dramatic gorge sees patchy signal in its depths, so screenshot directions before you go.

Flüelen (Urnersee)

The lake town and steamer pier enjoy steady data that softens toward the middle of the fjord-like lake.

The practical bit

Getting around Uri on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Uri

SBB Mobile— National rail app for trains to Altdorf and Göschenen at the Gotthard.
PostAuto— Essential PostBus app for the Gotthard, Susten and Furka pass roads and Andermatt.
FAIRTIQ— Check in and out for automatic best-fare pricing on local trains and buses.
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn— Regional railway app for the scenic line through Andermatt toward the Furka.

How long to stay in Uri

Two to four nights suits Uri - a base in Andermatt for skiing or in Altdorf and Flüelen for the passes, gorge, lake steamers and Tell trail.

How much data for Uri

Balanced 3-5 GB covers a mountain week of offline-map top-ups and photos; download maps in advance regardless, since data genuinely drops on the high passes and in tunnels.

Coverage in Uri

Coverage is reliable in Andermatt, Altdorf and Flüelen, but realistically vanishes on the high Gotthard and Susten passes, deep in the Schöllenen Gorge and inside the region's many road and rail tunnels.

Where you're headed

Discover Uri.

Stunning panoramic view of a lake with mountain backdrop under a bright sky in Flüelen, Switzerland.

Tranquil Swiss village of Sisikon by Lake Lucerne during twilight with alpine backdrop.

Discover the stunning Pfarrkirche Herz Jesu nestled in Flüelen, Switzerland, framed by lush green hills and Lake Lucerne.

A stunning aerial view of Lake Lucerne surrounded by Swiss alpine peaks and a quaint village.

How to activate your Uri eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Uri

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Uri?

What is a Uri eSIM?

A Uri eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Uri data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Uri.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Switzerland.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Switzerland's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Swisscom
Sunrise
Salt

Popular places covered

ZurichGenevaBernLucerneInterlakenZermattLausanneLugano

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Uri eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Uri eSIM questions, answered.

Around the villages and main viewpoints, generally yes, on the national Switzerland plan roaming onto Swisscom, Sunrise or Salt. But signal genuinely disappears on the highest hairpins, in the gorges and inside tunnels, so download offline maps before you set off.

Your Uri eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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