Open, no restrictions
Hospental - Airolo
Tremola (Strada turistica) Passhöhe - Airolo: 3.5 t. The Tremola will reopen on Friday 22 May 2026 from 08:00
Unchanged valid since:: 21.05.2026, 19:15
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, with restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 29.06.2026, 20:5616°C12%30.4 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Preda - La Punt Chamues-ch
Important notice:
Due to roadworks, the Albulastrasse, between Crap Alv and Albula Hospiz, will be closed to all traffic on the following nights, from 7.00 pm to 5.00 am.
There is no alternative route. Monday, 29 June 2026 – Thursday, 2 July 2026; Monday, 6 July 2026 – Wednesday, 8 July 2026;
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 – Wednesday, 22 July 2026
The closures are subject to weather conditions. The alternative dates:
Thursday, 2 July 2026 – Friday, 3 July 2026; Wednesday, 8 July 2026 – Friday, 10 July 2026;
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 – Thursday, 23 July 2026
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 06.07.2026, 08:3418°C10%37 Kmopen all year round
Pontresina - San Carlo
Notice: Traffic disruption between Baraccone and the Bernina Pass / Cattle Drive
Saturday, July 11, 2026, between 7:15 a.m. and 7:45 a.m.
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, 17:5623°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:: 12.06.2026, 08:0515°C14.6%27 KmWinter closure (Jan /May)
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 23.06.2026, 07:3316°C11%29 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Realp - Oberwald
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 10.06.2026, 17:5819°C12.7%21.3 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
La Motta - Country border
Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 29.05.2026, 17:0621°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, 14:4222°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, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 21.05.2026, 19:1518°C9%24 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Hospental - Airolo
Tremola (Strada turistica) Passhöhe - Airolo: 3.5 t. The Tremola will reopen on Friday 22 May 2026 from 08:00
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 21.06.2026, 10:5118°C11%24 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Guttannen - Gletsch
Important notice: The road between Oberwald and Gletsch is open again. The accident site has been cleared.
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 22.06.2026, 17:4919°C11%44 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Bourg-St-Pierre - national border
Important notice: The Great St Bernard Pass will reopen on 22 June 2026 from 1100 hours.
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 15.05.2026, 06:3119°C15%28 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Meiringen - Grindelwald
Pass opening 2026: Ascension Day, 14 May 2026, with the 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, 13:5422°C10.1%17 Kmopen all year round
Schwyz - Oberiberg
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 10.06.2026, 21:5417°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:: 01.07.2026, 16:1519°C9%35 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Urigen - Urnerboden
Notice regarding roadworks: To ensure the safety of the road infrastructure, a retaining wall on the valley side is being renovated in the Schlierenegg area (located between the pass summit and Urnerboden). The works are expected to last until October 2026. Traffic in the construction zone is being controlled by traffic lights. There may be short delays.
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: 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 - Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 29.06.2026, 21:2319°C9%39 Kmopen all year round
Fuorns - Campra
Road closure between Passhöhe and Campra lifted
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, with restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 24.06.2026, 11:3521°C9%30 Kmopen all year round
Silvaplana - Casaccia
Important notice: Road closure between Maloja and Casaccia. Wednesday 1 July 2026 between 0530 and 0730 / Cattle drive
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, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 05.06.2026, 06:5816°C13%38 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
All' Acqua - Ulrich
On the Ticino side open during the winter to All'Acqua.
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 26.06.2026, 21:1718°C6%23 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Tschamut - Andermatt
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 01.07.2026, 07:5815°C14.3%35 Kmopen all year round
Zernez - Tschierv
Important notice: Due to a sporting event, the Munt La Schera Tunnel (between Punt la Drossa and Punt dal Gall) will be closed on Saturday 4 July 2026 from 0700 to 0830.
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:: 02.07.2026, 15:0921°C18%50 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
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/ - Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 17.05.2026, 12:1923°C9.7%17 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 06.05.2026, 16:2721°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:: 29.06.2026, 22:2315°C13%39 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Splügen - Country border
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 02.07.2026, 08:1317°C9%46 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Wassen - Innertkirchen
Block lifted.
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 08.07.2026, 08:1213°C12%33 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Sta. Maria i. M. - country border
Important notice: Due to a sporting event, the road between Bormio and Passo dello Stelvio (Stilfserjoch) will be closed on Sunday 12 July 2026 between 0800 and 1400.
The Umbrail Pass is open to traffic as normal up to the summitTraffic information for neighbouring South Tirol pass: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse