Open, with restrictions
Hospental - Airolo
Important note: Accessible with winter equipment. There is a night-time curfew between 1800 hours and 0800 hours.
Tremola (Strada turistica) Passhöhe - Airolo: 3.5 t. maximum weight. Closed.
Unchanged valid since:: 28.10.2026, 08:45
History
The Gotthard Pass divides the waters and connects different cultural and linguistic areas. Its importance as an "Alpine transversal" began at the beginning of the 13th century with the construction of the legendary Devil's Bridge in the Schöllenen Gorge. For many centuries, trade caravans (in exchange of cattle and cheese for grain, wine, rice and salt), rice runners, dispatch runners and even whole armies crossed the pass.
Between 1818 and 1836, the canton of Uri, with the help of other cantons, extended the pass road, which also gave it supremacy among the Swiss Alpine crossings. The Gotthard pass has had a decisive influence on the economy and culture in Central Switzerland for centuries. Until the opening of the Gotthard Railway in 1882, the Gotthard Pass was also used in winter. Dozens of path and shovel servants were employed for this purpose.
In 1922, the post bus replaced the stagecoach and with the introduction of gasoline duties in 1923, the expansion of the pass roads began until today. The old pass road on the south side, the Tremola between the top of the pass and Airolo is still preserved and passable. This stretch of road is reminiscent of more tranquil journeys over the Gotthard, not so long ago. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the Gotthard Pass was "condensed" into a myth, a symbol of Switzerland's independence, unity and identity.
Closed time during winter: Opening / Closing Gotthardpass
| Pass/Year | 2026 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gotthardpass | 16.05. - 07.11. | 29.05. - 14.11. | 17.05. - 09.11. | 20.05. - 10.11. | 21.05. - 05.11. | 20.05. - 28.10. | 30.05. - 04.11. | 25.05. - 29.10. | 21.05. - 06.11. | 20.05. - 08.11. | 13.05. - 19.11. | 23.05. - 03.11. | 30.05. - 07.11. | 23.05. - 05.11. | 30.04. - 01.12. | 20.05. - 04.11. | 27.05. - 06.11. | 21.05. - 31.10. | 04.05. - 08.11. | 19.05. - 15.11. | 13.05. - 21.11. | 28.05. - 29.10. | 17.05. - 03.11. | 17.05. - 07.11. | 01.06. - 21.12. | 26.05. - 02.11. | 28.05. - 22.10. | 20.05. - 25.10. | 16.05. - 10.11. | 24.05. - 08.11. | 31.05. - 02.11. | 20.05. - 05.11. | 19.05. - 15.11. | 27.05. - 26.10. |
Accommodation and activities
- Passo San Gottardo
History made in the centre of Europe - Motel Gottardo Sud
Well located on the North-South Highway - National Gotthard Museum
Culture on the Pass - Sasso San Gottardo
Discover the secrets of Fort Gotthard - Grand Tour of Switzerland
A journey of discovery through four different ling - Swiss Cycling Alpenbrevet
The Swiss Cycling Alpenbrevet excites the whole region
Technical Data
Location
Signalisation
- Verbot für Lastenzüge und Sattelschlepper (Gilt ab Göschenen bzw. Airolo)
- Ausgenommen sind militärische Transporte
- Verbot für Lastenzüge und Sattelschlepper (Gilt ab Göschenen bzw. Airolo)
- Ausgenommen sind militärische Transporte
- Tremola (Strada turistica) Airolo – Passhöhe Höchstgewicht 3.5t
Passes
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 26.10.2026, 16:012°C12%30.4 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Preda - La Punt Chamues-ch
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 25.10.2026, 10:092°C10%37 Kmopen all year round
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. - Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 29.03.2026, 17:568°C13%13 Kmopen all year round
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.
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 26.10.2026, 11:212°C14.6%27 KmWinter closure (Jan /May)
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 28.10.2026, 08:393°C11%29 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Realp - Oberwald
Please note: From 10.00 today, 28 October 2026, the Furka Pass will be closed for the winter.
Vehicle transport Furka: www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch - Open, with restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 29.10.2026, 07:263°C12.7%21.3 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
La Motta - Country border
Important notice: The Forcola di Livigno road, on the section between the national border and Livigno, must be closed to all traffic on 5 November 2026 from 07:00 to 18:00 due to a road closure imposed by the municipality of Livigno to allow the tunnel to be brought into service.
Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 29.05.2026, 17:063°C11%32 KmWinter closure from Langis: November - April
Sarnen - Entlebuch
The urgent structural work has been completed. The road is now open again.
On the Obwalden side, the road remains open during the winter as far as Langis.
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 13.05.2026, 14:423°C12%39 KmWinter closure from Mörlialp (Oct / May)
Giswil - Sörenberg, "Panoramastrasse"
Important notice: On 13 May 2026, Panoramastrasse will reopen to traffic from 3 pm.
Important note: During the winter, the road on the Obwalden side will remain open as far as Mörlialp.
Important note: Restrictions for coaches and trucks see section Signalization.
- Open, with restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 28.10.2026, 08:455°C9%24 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Hospental - Airolo
Important note: Accessible with winter equipment. There is a night-time curfew between 1800 hours and 0800 hours.
Tremola (Strada turistica) Passhöhe - Airolo: 3.5 t. maximum weight. Closed.
- Open, with restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 27.10.2026, 08:521°C11%24 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Guttannen - Gletsch
Grimsel Pass: Reopening today, 27 October 2026, from 0900. Snow; risk of icy conditions. Until further notice, the pass will be closed at night between 1800 and 0800 from Räterichsboden.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 19.10.2026, 07:395°C11%44 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Bourg-St-Pierre - national border
Important notice: The winter closure at the Grand-St-Bernard Pass / Swiss-Italian border will begin on 19 October 2026 at 0800 hours.
Access to the Grand-St-Bernard Hospice will remain open as long as weather conditions permit. - Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 19.10.2026, 11:342°C15%28 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Meiringen - Grindelwald
Expected opening date in 2027: Whit Saturday, 15 May 2027 = start of bus services
There is a general driving ban on motorized traffic between Schwarzwaldalp and Grindelwald (Hotel Wetterhorn).
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 02.04.2026, 13:547°C10.1%17 Kmopen all year round
Schwyz - Oberiberg
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 25.10.2026, 07:593°C12%16 Kmopen all year round
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 pas
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 26.10.2026, 08:306°C9%35 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Urigen - Urnerboden
Important notice: The Klausen Pass will be open to traffic as normal again today, 26 October 2026, from 0900 hours.
Info for car travel summer 2026:
2.30 m wide, two-axle and 18-ton vehicles do not require a permit, also applies at weekends. Timing must be coordinated with Postbus routes.
From the opening of the pass in 2026 until its closure in 2026, 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: [email protected]
Permits for Unterschächen - Linthal can be obtained at:
Amt für Strassen- und Schiffsverkehr
Gotthardstrasse 77a
6460 Altdorf
Tel 041 875 28 06
E-Mail: [email protected]
https://www.ur.ch/publikationen/6500 - Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 26.10.2026, 06:146°C9%39 Kmopen all year round
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
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 24.10.2026, 10:485°C9%30 Kmopen all year round
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,
- Open, with restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 26.10.2026, 16:094°C13%38 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
All' Acqua - Ulrich
Important notice: Tomorrow, 27 October 2026, from 0800 hours, the Nufenen Pass will be open to traffic again. Until further notice, there will be a night-time closure between 1800 hours and 0800 hours.
On the Ticino side open during the winter to All'Acqua.
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 26.10.2026, 06:156°C6%23 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Tschamut - Andermatt
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 25.10.2026, 10:241°C14.3%35 Kmopen all year round
Zernez - Tschierv
Important notice: Due to roadworks, Ofenbergstrasse between Zernez and La Drossa will be closed from Monday 2 to Friday 6 November 2026, between 21:30 and 05:00 each day. A diversion is available via the B180 Reschenstrasse.
Important notice: Munt La Schera Tunnel: Due to construction work between Punt la Drossa and Punt dal Gall, the tunnel will be closed from Monday 26 October to Saturday 7 November 2026, between 8.00 pm and 6.00 am each day.
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
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 16.10.2026, 14:215°C18%50 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Muotathal - Glarus
Important notice: From 21 October until around 4 December 2026, there will be traffic restrictions on Klöntalerstrasse between Stalden and Bützi due to roadworks. The road will generally remain open to traffic. However, short delays are to be expected. Please also note the following advance information: From 15 November to 4 December 2026, a complete road closure is expected. Exact closure dates will be announced in November 2026.
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/ - Closed until further noticeUnchanged valid since:: 27.10.2026, 21:011°C9.7%17 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
Closed until further notice for safety reasons. Next assessment: 30 October 2026, 14:00
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 24.10.2026, 08:579°C9%67 Kmopen all year round
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.
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 15.10.2026, 15:03-1°C13%39 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Splügen - Country border
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 28.10.2026, 13:29-0°C9%46 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Wassen - Innertkirchen
Important notice: The Susten Pass is now closed for the winter. On the Bern side, the road remains open as far as Steingletscher.
On the Uri side, it is open as far as Gorezmettlen. - Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 26.10.2026, 13:45-1°C12%33 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Sta. Maria i. M. - country border
Traffic information for neighbouring South Tirol pass: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse