Open, no restrictions
Updated on: 28.05.2025, 09:49
Technical Data
Closed time during winter: Opening / Closing Furkapass
| Pass/Year | 2025 | 2024 | 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 | 21.06. - 11.11. | 02.06. - 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 Historical documents from the year 1200 prove that many families from the German speaking part of the Valais moved and settled in the Urseren Valley and fürther east to Raetien.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
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- 16°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 13.07.2025, 03:58
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.
- 19°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 03.01.2025, 11:13
Lungern - Brienzwiler
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.
- 14°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 08.07.2025, 09:09
- 14°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 28.05.2025, 09:49
- 17°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 07.07.2025, 07:17
La Motta - Country border
Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- 14°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 23.05.2025, 18:05
Sarnen - Entlebuch
On the Obwalden side, the road remains open during the winter as far as Langis.
- 16°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 09.05.2025, 15:52
Giswil - Sörenberg, "Panoramastrasse"
Important note: The Panoramastrasse
On the Obwaldner side open during the winter to Mörlialp
Restrictions for coaches and trucks see section Signalization.
- 17°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 19.05.2025, 17:39
Hospental - Airolo
Tremola (Strada turistica) Passhöhe - Airolo: 3.5 t. The Tremola will reopen on May 21, 2025 at 08:00. -
- 14°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 06.06.2025, 12:02
Bourg-St-Pierre - national border
- 13°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 18.05.2025, 14:09
Meiringen - Grindelwald
There is a general driving ban on motorized traffic between Schwarzwaldalp and Grindelwald (Hotel Wetterhorn).
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- 15°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 20.06.2025, 02:58
Bivio - Silvaplana
Winter equipment is mandatory during the winter months. Snow chains are compulsory for a limited period of time depending on the circumstances, as is any closure of the pass.
- 17°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 11.06.2025, 20:23
Urigen - Urnerboden
Info for car travel summer 2025:
2.30 m wide, two-axle and 18-ton vehicles do not require a permit, also applies at weekends.
From the opening of the pass in 2025 until its closure in 2025, single-decker, 2.55 m wide, two-axle and max. 18-ton touring cars (trailer ban) may travel on the Klausen Pass from Monday to Friday with a special permit. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Unterschächen to Linthal. Tuesday and Thursday from Linthal to Unterschächen. Timing must be coordinated with Postbus routes.
Permits can be obtained from the Road Traffic Office of the Canton of Uri or the Canton of 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 06
E-Mail: sonderbewilligungen@ur.ch
https://www.ur.ch/publikationen/6500 - 19°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 10.07.2025, 20:11
Fuorns - Campra
The Alpinavera pass market on the Lukmanier Pass on Sunday, July 13, 2025 will not take place due to the bad weather forecast.
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
- 18°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 01.07.2025, 09:07
Silvaplana - Casaccia
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 Complete,
- 14°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 28.05.2025, 09:51
All' Acqua - Ulrichen
On the Ticino side open during the winter to All'Acqua.
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- 13°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 07.07.2025, 07:19
Zernez - Tschierv
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
- 16°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 25.06.2025, 16:05
Muotathal - Glarus
The following traffic restrictions apply to the entire Pragelpass road:
1. Motor vehicles and motorcycles are prohibited on Saturdays and Sundays, 5.5 km after the
pass summit (cantonal border SZ/GL to Richisau, approx. 2 km)
2. On public holidays that do not fall on a Saturday or Sunday, the Pragelpass is normally passable
(except winter closure)
3. Maximum weight 3.5 tons (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 infrastructures), traffic for milk processing plants and military traffic;
4. 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 infrastructures), traffic for milk processing plants and military traffic;
5. Maximum weight of 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 tons (SSV signal 2.16);
6. Maximum weight of military traffic incl. trailers 12 tons.
For special permits relating to weight restrictions, please use the application form on the
online portal. https://www.bezirk-schwyz.ch/aktuelles/pragelpass/ - 18°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 20.06.2025, 03:00
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
- 16°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 17.05.2025, 10:24
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.
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- 12°COpen, with restrictionsUpdated on: 15.07.2025, 11:14
Sta. Maria i. M. - country border
Important note: The Umbrail Pass is closed on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 between 0500 and 0830 due to a cattle drive.
Traffic information for neighbouring South Tirol pass: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse