Closed for the winter
Realp - Oberwald
If weather conditions permit, the following opening dates are planned: Partial opening up to Tiefenbach undetermined and the opening of the pass on 29 May 2024.
Updated on: 12.05.2024, 07:40
Technical Data
Closed time during winter: Opening / Closing Furkapass
Pass/Year | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 |
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Furkapass | 20.06. - 30.10. | 25.05. - 09.11. | 18.06. - 03.11. | 29.05. - 28.10. | 17.06. - 04.11. | 08.06. - 29.10. | 24.05. - 30.10. | 04.06. - 07.11. | 02.06. - 19.11. | 28.05. - 27.10. | 13.06. - 04.11. | 06.06. - 29.10. | 07.05. - 02.12. | 27.05. - 25.10. | 05.06. - 21.10. | 30.05. - 29.10. | 10.05. - 08.11. | 03.06. - 13.11. | 20.05. - 04.12. | 28.05. - 29.10. | 28.05. - 27.10. | 06.06. - 04.11. | 01.06. - 07.11. | 26.05. - 02.11. | 11.06. - 03.11. | 21.05. - 23.10. | 28.05. - 06.11. | 24.06. - 04.11. | 20.06. - 02.11. | 15.06. - 23.10. | 04.06. - 06.10. | 05.06. - 21.10. |
History
The bronze age artifacts found in the upper Valais and the Anterior Rhine Valley point to cultural interaction between Goms and Raetien. Historical documents from the year 1200 prove that many families from the German speaking part of the Valais moved and settled in the Urseren Valley and fürther east to Raetien.
The crossing over the Furka pass become more and more important around the 14th century, giving the Vailais direct access to the famous alpine traverse Gotthard. The road taxes charged until the 19th century were used partly for the upkeep of the trading route and roads. On 12 November 1779, the minister and privy councillor Johann Wolfgang Goethe crossed the pass with his protegé Carl August, Duke of Weimar and two guides an unbelievable feat.
In 1866, newly laid roads attracted thousands of tourists who came to marvel at the unique alpine panorma and the Rhone Glacier. In 1914, 19102 people travelled by post coach over the pass. In 1921 the yellow post buses took over from the coaches. The Furka-Oberalp railway between Oberwald and Realp opened in 1926 and bestowed the Furka pass with a new tourist attraction. This was later closed in 1982 when the Furka basis railway tunnel was opened. The enthusiasm and hard work of private steam railway fans has made it possible to experience the nostalgic steam train again today.
Accommodation and activities
Location
Signalisation
Realp - Oberwald:
- Zulässiges Höchstgewicht 18 t (Realp - Passhöhe)
- Generelles Anhängerverbot (gilt auch für Wohnanhänger!)
- Vom Anhängerverbot sind nur Fahrzeuge des öffentlichen Verkehrs ausgenommen
Passes
- 3°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 07.05.2024, 17:50
Preda - La Punt Chamues-ch
The Tuorsbach Bridge, Berguen, will be closed to all traffic from 3 April 2024 to 24 May 2024 due to maintenance work. A large-scale bypass with a maximum capacity of 18 tonnes is signposted. Pedestrians and cyclists can pass the construction site on a small signposted diversions.
Bergün - Preda no restrictions
Important note: Provided there is no major snowfall, the pass is scheduled to open on Friday 24 May 2024, subject to change.
Next assessment: Wednesday 15 May 2024
- 3°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 03.05.2024, 08:07
Pontresina - San Carlo
Winter tyres are obligatory for the whole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close.
- 12°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 24.04.2024, 10:11
Lungern - Brienzwiler
Note: Due to maintenance work, a section between the turn-off to Meiringen (just below the top of the pass) and Brienzwiler will be closed between 15 April 2024 and 3 May 2024. The diversions via Meiringen is signposted.
Winter tyres are obligatory for the whole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close completely.
- 3°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 10.05.2024, 05:08
Tschuggen- Susch
Important note: The Flüela Pass will be open again on Friday, 10 May 2024 from 0500 hrs.
Vehicle transport Flüela/Vereina Tel. 0041 81 288 37 37
- 2°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 12.05.2024, 07:40
Realp - Oberwald
If weather conditions permit, the following opening dates are planned: Partial opening up to Tiefenbach undetermined and the opening of the pass on 29 May 2024.
- 4°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 03.05.2024, 20:03
La Motta - Country border
Important note: Provided there is no major fresh snowfall, the pass is scheduled to open on Monday, 3 June 2024, subject to change.
Next assessment: Friday 17 May 2024Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- 8°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 03.05.2024, 16:07
Sarnen - Entlebuch
On the Obwaldnerside open to Langis.
- 9°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 08.05.2024, 18:27
Giswil - Sörenberg, "Panoramastrasse"
Important note: On 8 May 2024 from 1300 hrs, the Panoramastrasse will be open again and passable as normal.
The road will stay open on the Obwaldner side up to Mörlialp.
Restrictions for coaches and trucks see section Signalization.
- 4°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 02.05.2024, 10:42
Hospental - Airolo
Due to the still large amount of snow and the current high avalanche risk, the Gotthard Pass will probably not be passable again until after mid-May 2024. Next assessment approx. 14.5.2024
Tremola (Strada turistica) Passhöhe - Airolo: 3.5 t. Winter closure - 4°CWinter closure: partly liftedUpdated on: 06.05.2024, 11:25
Guttannen - Gletsch
On the Bern side, the road is open today, 1.5.2024 to Räterichsboden.
Weather conditions permitting, the Grimsel Pass will be open again on 15 June 2024 (+/- 1 week)
- 2°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 16.10.2023, 11:05
Bourg-St-Pierre - national border
Important note: On 16.10.2023 the Great Saint Bernard Pass will be closed at 1100 hrs. Winter closure.
- 6°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 23.10.2023, 09:42
Meiringen - Grindelwald
The reopening is scheduled for May 18, 2024 (Pentecost).
There is a general driving ban on motorized traffic between Schwarzwaldalp and Grindelwald (Hotel Wetterhorn).
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- 3°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 24.04.2024, 10:40
Mulegns - Silvaplana
Winter tyres are obligatory for the hole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close
- 5°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 11.05.2024, 15:02
Urigen - Urnerboden
Weather conditions permitting, the Klausen Pass is scheduled to open on 24 May 2024.
Info for coach transport – summer 2024
2.30 m wide, double axis and 18 t vehicles do not need permission to use the road, also on weekends.
From the opening of the pass in 2024: single level, 2.55 m wide, double axis and max. 18 t heavy coaches may use the Klausen pass road from Monday to Friday but must have special permission. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Unterschächen to Linthal. Tuesday and Thursday from Linthal to Unterschächen. Permission is granted by the Strassenverkehrsamt Kanton Uri, or Kanton Glarus.Permits for Linthal – Unterschächen can be obtained at:
Strassenverkehrs- u. Schifffahrtsamt des Kanton Glarus,
Mühleareal17
8762 Schwanden
Tel 055 646 54 00
E-Mail: stva@gl.ch
Permits for Unterschächen - Linthal can be obtained at:
Amt für Strassen- und Schiffsverkehr
Gotthardstrasse 77a
6460 Altdorf
Tel 041 875 28 02
E-Mail: sonderbewilligungen@ur.ch
https://www.ur.ch/publikationen/6500 - 5°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 02.05.2024, 14:12
Fuorns - Campra
Winter tyres are obligater for the whole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass imay close completely. See also www.lucomagno.ch
- 6°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 10.04.2024, 14:58
Silvaplana - Casaccia
Winter tyres are obligatory for the hole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close Complete,
- 2°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 30.10.2023, 14:15
All' Acqua - Ulrichen
The road will stay open on the Ticino side up to All’Acqua
- 5°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 02.05.2024, 10:06
Tschamut - Andermatt
Important note: The Oberalp Pass will reopen on Thursday, 02.05.2024 at 10.00 am. Temporary closures due to weather conditions are possible at any time.
- 6°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 01.05.2024, 17:23
Zernez - Tschierv
Important note: The Munt la Schera tunnel to Livigno will remain closed at night between 20:00 and 06:00 due to maintenance work until 18 May 2024. Except Sunday.
Winter tyres are obligatory for the whole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close completely.
Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- 8°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 07.03.2024, 17:35
Muotathal - Glarus
Glarus side:
Schwyzer side:
Winter closure between Fruttli and Gampel.
On the Schwyz side of the Pragel Pass, the renovation work between Stalden and Fruttli will continue from March 20 until June 7, 2024. This stretch will be closed to all traffic between Monday and Friday from 07:00 to 1800 hours.
Note: The following traffic restrictions generally apply to the Pragelpass road:
- On Saturdays and Sundays, motorised vehicles and motorbikes are prohibited 5.5 km after the top of the pass (cantonal border SZ/GL to Richisau, approx. 2 km)
- Maximum weight 3.5 tonnes (SSV signal 2.16) except for agricultural, alpine and forestry traffic, traffic for the construction, operation and maintenance of public and private works (incl. electrical infrastructure), traffic for milk-processing plants and military traffic;
- Driving ban for trailers (SSV signal 2.09) except for agricultural, alpine and forestry traffic, traffic for the construction, operation and maintenance of public and private works (incl. electrical infrastructure), traffic for milk processing plants and military traffic;
- Maximum weight for agricultural, alpine and forestry traffic, traffic for the construction, operation and maintenance of public and private works (incl. electrical infrastructure) and traffic for milk processing plants incl. trailers 32 tonnes (SSV signal 2.16);
- Maximum weight of military traffic including trailers 12 tonnes.
- On public holidays that do not fall on a Saturday or Sunday, the Pragel Pass is normally passable.See also: https://www.bezirk-schwyz.ch/aktuell/pragelpass/
- 3°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 03.05.2024, 20:04
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
Important note: Provided there is no major snowfall, the pass is scheduled to open on Friday 24 May 2024, subject to change. Next assessment: Friday 17 May 2024
- 7°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 23.04.2024, 08:17
Brig - Gondo
Winter tyres are obligatory for the whole winter period. Depending on ithe weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close completely.
- 2°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 02.05.2024, 14:13
Splügen - Country border
Important note: The pass opens today on 2 May 2024 at 1400 hrs.
- 3°CWinter closure: partly liftedUpdated on: 01.05.2024, 10:12
Wassen - Innertkirchen
On the Bern side, the road is open today, 1.5.2024 to Steingletscher.
Note: Gental open to Haberen.
On the Uri side, the road is open as far as Färnigen.
Weather conditions permitting, the Susten Pass will be open again on 14 June 2024. The partial opening on the Uri side up to Sustenbrüggli is expected to be possible again on 29 May 2024.
- 3°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 19.04.2024, 11:11
Sta. Maria i. M. - country border
Expected passport opening towards the end of May at the beginning of June.
Next assessment: End of week 17Traffic information for neighbouring South Tirol pass: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse