Industry, Commercial Activity, Services
Werkmatt Uri
Industry, Commercial Activity, Services
Werkmatt Uri – space for visions. Location with substance.
In the heart of Switzerland, on Uri's valley floor, Werkmatt Uri is one of the most important economic sites in the canton of Uri. Located right next to Altdorf's cantonal railway station and in the immediate vicinity of the A2 motorway, the fully developed site measuring around 120,000 m² offers ideal conditions for companies that want to grow sustainably.
Keyfacts
Total area
120,000 m² (divided into plots, ready for construction)
Location
Altdorf, by the cantonal railway station with its InterCity stop and partial motorway access directly from the site
Ownership structure
Owned by the Canton of Uri – direct and result-orientated negotiations
Acquisition
Plots on a freehold or leasehold basis
Utilisation
Industry, trade, services
Goal
Offering workspaces and value-added, intensive use opportunities
Areas & Sites
Your new location in Werkmatt Uri.
Discover attractive spaces in the heart of Central Switzerland. Whether available, reserved or already taken – the interactive map shows you at a glance where your company can find space to grow. Start now and secure your place at Werkmatt Uri.
Bentom AG
Art storage in the former “Sackmagazin”
The former Sackmagazin was acquired in 2019 by Christoph Hürlimann of Bentom AG (Zug). The protected historic building now serves as a venue for the preservation and presentation of various art collections owned and curated by Christoph Hürlimann.
Bentom AG
From Grain Silo to a Home for Art
The former Getreidesilo was acquired in 2018 by Christoph Hürlimann of Bentom AG (Zug). The protected historic building now serves as a venue for the preservation and presentation of various art collections owned and curated by Christoph Hürlimann.
Werkmatt AG
Basic Infrastructure at Werkmatt Uri
Werkmatt AG acquired Building Plot 9 under a leasehold agreement in January 2023. The concept for Plot 9 combines community and meeting spaces, a work hotel, co-working facilities, commercial and office space, cultural venues, and hospitality offerings. The building application for Plot 9 is expected to be submitted in 2026.
Parties interested in purchasing or leasing space are invited to contact Duilio Belci (d.belci@iver.ch / 079 519 54 31).
Businesspark Gotthard
Commercial and Office Space for Sale or Lease
Construction of the ‘Businesspark Gotthard’ commercial and service building, offering over 4,000 m² of flexibly configurable usable floor space, is due to begin in August 2026. Investor Marcus Weber (Risa Immobilien AG) plans for completion in mid-2028.
If you are interested please contact bei Ady Bissig at info@businesspark-gotthard.ch
Werkmatt AG
International Business School with 3-Star Hotel
Werkmatt AG acquired Building Plot 13 under a leasehold agreement in January 2023. The building permit application was submitted in September 2025. The project includes an international business school and a 3-star hotel with 150 double rooms. Construction on Plot 13 is scheduled to commence in late 2026.
Parties interested in purchasing or leasing space are invited to contactDuilio Belci (d.belci@iver.ch / 079 519 54 31).
Kässbohrer Schweiz AG
Headquarters of Kässbohrer Schweiz AG
Kässbohrer, the internationally active family-owned company headquartered in Laupheim, Germany, previously served the Swiss market for snow groomers from Möriken (Canton Aargau), with additional branches in Chur and Sion.
To reduce travel times and improve proximity to its customers, Kässbohrer searched for a new Swiss location and found the ideal site at Werkmatt Uri in Altdorf. The company has since created jobs in administration, sales, service, training, final assembly, and the production of specialised vehicles, primarily snow groomers.
Losinger Marazzi AG
Production and Commercial Space for Sale
Real estate developer Losinger Marazzi AG, part of the Bouygues Group, acquired Building Plot 18 at Werkmatt Uri in August 2025. The aim is to develop the site for a suitable user and construct a high-quality production and commercial facility.
Parties interested in purchasing the property are invited to contact Corinne Stirnimann (c.stirnimann@losinger-marazzi.ch / 079 907 60 04).
Werkmatt Uri – from a pioneering site to a future location.
Werkmatt Uri symbolises transformation – from an agricultural area and a historic grain store to a future-oriented economic project. What once served to ensure a supply of grain is now being systematically developed into a driving force for entrepreneurial growth in the canton of Uri.
History
In as early as 1913, the Swiss Confederation used two buildings – now listed – to store grain in preparation for a possible emergency.
These striking buildings by Robert Maillart and Eduard Züblin still shape the architecture of the area today – as landmarks of industrial history with a future.
A far-reaching transformation process began in 2010 with their inclusion in the Uri valley floor development project.
The Canton of Uri gradually converted the area into high-quality commercial land and invested tens of millions in its development, energy, water, sewage and transport links. Today, the area is fully connected, newly divided into plots and ready for construction – as the largest continuous development area on Uri's valley floor. By 2029, the site will also be directly connected to the A2 motorway with partial access.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Werkmatt Uri
In essence, no.
Werkmatt Uri is located in industrial zone 2 and is subject to the Eyschachen neighbourhood development plan (QGP). There are no plans for residential use, as the site is intended exclusively for commercial, industrial and service-orientated uses with high added value.
Exception:
According to Article 47 of the building zone regulations of the municipality of Altdorf, individual dwellings are permitted per business, exclusively for business owners or for business-related employees. This use is only permitted if operations at the location require a residential presence – for example during night or weekend operations with supervisory duties.
The prices for plots at Werkmatt Uri depend on factors such as location, plot size and, in particular, the utilisation concept of the project.
Fair regional market prices are ensured. The following applies: the higher the planned value creation and concentration of jobs, the more attractive the conditions can be.
Yes – definitely. Werkmatt Uri is open to companies from Uri as well as new companies from outside the region. The decisive factor is not origin, but contribution to regional value creation.
All companies wishing to move to Werkmatt Uri must fulfil the requirements of the neighbourhood development plan (QGP). A key criterion here is job concentration:
- Service uses: at least 1 job per 30 m² of gross floor area
- Industrial uses: at least 1 job per 150 m² of gross floor area
In this way, the Canton of Uri is ensuring that Werkmatt Uri serves its purpose – the creation of productive jobs and sustainable economic development.
No.
Sports facilities are not permitted at Werkmatt Uri as they are not compatible with the requirements of the neighbourhood development plan (industrial zone 2). The site is intended exclusively for commercial, industrial and service-related uses.
However,
in-house sports facilities, such as gyms for employees, are possible as long as they are functionally integrated into the operational context.
No. According to Article 47 of the building zone regulations of the municipality of Altdorf, the car trade – in particular car dealerships (new or second-hand vehicles) and car recycling – is explicitly not permitted in industrial zone 2.
The following industry-related uses are also not permitted:
- Energy supply: e.g. waste incineration plants
- Timber industry: e.g. log stores, sawmills
- Logistics and land transport: warehouses without production, building material depots, machine parks, building materials trade with large external warehouses
Preparation of building materials: gravel, concrete and asphalt plants - Transport-intensive facilities: shopping centres with >5,000 m² of sales area or >300 parking spaces, facilities with >1,500 trips on more than 100 days per year
Industrial zone 2 – and thus Werkmatt Uri – is intended for industrial, commercial and service-related uses with high value creation and reasonable land utilisation. The aim is productive use with a sustainable job creation effect.
Interested? Uri's Location Promotion office will support you from the initial idea through to realisation.
Take advantage of our advice and become part of one of the most exciting business projects in Central Switzerland.
Dominic Gisler
Project Manager for Location Promotion
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Areas & Sites
A location with prospects – sites in the canton of Uri
In the heart of Switzerland, the canton of Uri offers attractive industrial, commercial and service sites with ideal connections. Surrounded by imposing mountains, clear lakes and unspoilt nature, there is room for economic growth in an inspiring environment. Whether for innovative start-ups, established companies or sustainable projects – Uri combines locational advantages with a unique quality of life.
