Closed for the winter
Guttannen - Gletsch
The Grimsel Pass will be closed today, 11.11.2024 from 1800 hrs, winter closure.
Open on the Bernese side as far as Guttannen.
Updated on: 11.11.2024, 17:16
History
The Grimsel Pass was used as an alpine traverse route way back in Roman times. Its importance as a trading route (Luzern-Milan) is proven by a «Document of Trade» signed 12 August 1397, in which the cantons of Bern and Valais regulated the upkeep of trails and bridges, duties and the running of the Hospiz. Wine, rice, Murano glass etc came northwards and cheese (Sbrinz), leather, iron goods and livestock were brought southwards.
The trading route was an important source of income for the residents of the Haslital and Goms, which came to an abrupt end around the end of the 1800s when the Gotthard Railway was opened.
The Grimsel pass gained international significance at the end of the 1800s when the famous explorers Horace Bénédict de Saussure and Franz Josef Hugi chose the Grimsel as the centre of their alpine research.
The pass road was constructed for horse-drawn wagons in 1894 and they travelled over the pass until 1925 when the KWO Hydroelectric Power Company widened the roads to make construction of their hydro-dams and power plants possible.
The canton of Bern continually extended the pass road between 1950 and construction ended on the Bernese side in 1972. The canton of Valais didnt begin widening the road until 1975. Final construction on both sides ended in 1986.
Closed time during winter: Opening / Closing Grimselpass
| 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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| Grimselpass | 02.06. - 02.11. | 25.05. - 09.11. | 11.06. - 03.11. | 29.05. - 28.10. | 14.06. - 04.11. | 08.06. - 29.10. | 02.06. - 30.10. | 10.06. - 07.11. | 03.06. - 19.11. | 28.05. - 27.10. | 15.06. - 04.11. | 07.06. - 27.10. | 07.05. - 02.12. | 28.05. - 25.10. | 06.06. - 26.10. | 31.05. - 29.10. | 10.05. - 07.11. | 25.05. - 15.11. | 26.05. - 15.11. | 10.06. - 08.11. | 28.05. - 27.10. | 24.05. - 04.11. | 01.06. - 07.11. | 31.05. - 31.10. | 16.06. - 06.11. | 21.05. - 25.10. | 29.05. - 10.11. | 24.05. - 06.11. | 23.06. - 02.11. | 01.06. - 10.11. | 28.05. - 11.11. | 05.06. - 21.10. |
Accommodation and activities
- Historical Alpine Hotel Grimsel Hospiz
Magical at any time of the year - Hotel Grimsel Passhöhe
Pass the time on the Grimsel Pass - Gelmer Funicular
Thrilling ride - Hospiz: Grimsel Undergrund
Experience Hydropower - Hotel and Nature Resort Handeck
A feel-good nature resort - Restaurant und Berghaus Oberaar
Hospitable Natural Spectacle - Sidelhorn Aerial Cable Car
Take a ride in the heart of hydrolectricity - Hotel Grimselblick
Pure nature and a suntan - Esotec
Energy Systems for high alpine buildings - X-Alpin
Extreme places extreme projects - Hotel Bären
The traditional guest house on the Grimselpass - Oberaarbahn
Latest attraction in the Grimselwelt - Hospizbahn
To the foot of the Grimsel dam - Reichenbachfall-Bahn
Where Sherlock Holmes lost his last battle - Aare Gorge
Experience a natural wonder up close - Chalet-Hotel Schwarzwaldalp
Pure pleasure in Rosenlaui - Hotel-Restaurant Rhonequelle
Near the source of the Rhone River - Infopoint Gletsch
- Hotel Restaurant Urweider
Great place to stay for exciting days - Hotel-Restaurant Alpina
Welcome! - Pass Excursions with the Post bus
The big Pass-Adventure - Landgasthof Tännler
family and cozy - Hotel Hof & PostSomething for everyone!
- Swiss Cycling Alpenbrevet
The Swiss Cycling Alpenbrevet excites the whole region
Technical Data
Location
Signalisation
Grimsel Passhöhe - Gletsch/Brig:
- zulässiges Höchstgewicht 32 t
Passes
- -13°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 20.12.2024, 03:23
Preda - La Punt Chamues-ch
Pro Quarta - Bergün snow covered
The winter closure will apply from 1900 hrs on Sunday, 15.12.2024.
Important note: The cantonal road (Passtrasse) between Bergün and Preda is a toboggan run and will remain closed to motor vehicles and horse-drawn carriages during the winter from 21.12.2024 to 16.3.2025 (depending on snow conditions). For detailed information see: https://www.berguen-filisur.graubuenden.ch/de/aktivitaeten/winter/schlitteln - -13°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 21.12.2024, 07:03
Pontresina - San Carlo
Pontresina - San Carlo snow covered
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.
- -1°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 20.12.2024, 15:14
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.
- -13°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 21.12.2024, 08:53
Tschuggen - Susch
Davos - Susch snow covered
Vehicle transport Flüela/Vereina Tel. 0041 81 288 37 37
- -12°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 11.11.2024, 17:15
Realp - Oberwald
The Furka Pass will be closed today, 11.11.2024 at 1800 hrs, winter closure.
- -12°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 30.11.2024, 00:13
La Motta - Country border
The winter closure is scheduled for 29.11.2024 from 2400 hrs
Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- -5°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 19.11.2024, 17:22
Sarnen - Entlebuch
Winter closure applies with immediate effect. 19.11.2024, 1600 hrs
On the Obwalden side, the road remains open during the winter as far as Langis.
- -4°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 18.11.2024, 12:35
Giswil - Sörenberg, "Panoramastrasse"
Important note: The Panoramastrasse (Mörlialp - Sörenberg) will be closed for the winter on Monday, November 18, 2024 from 1300 hrs.
On the Obwaldner side open during the winter to Mörlialp
Restrictions for coaches and trucks see section Signalization.
- -9°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 14.11.2024, 17:26
Hospental - Airolo
Important note: The Gotthard Pass will be closed in winter from 14.11.2024, 1800 hrs.
Tremola (Strada turistica) Passhöhe - Airolo: 3.5 t. Closed, winter closure. - -11°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 11.11.2024, 17:16
Guttannen - Gletsch
The Grimsel Pass will be closed today, 11.11.2024 from 1800 hrs, winter closure.
Open on the Bernese side as far as Guttannen.
- -10°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 23.10.2024, 19:49
Bourg-St-Pierre - national border
- -10°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 21.10.2024, 11:27
Meiringen - Grindelwald
Important note: From Schwarzwaldalp to Grindelwald, the winter closure will apply from October 21, 2024. Expected opening in spring: May 17, 2025.
There is a general driving ban on motorized traffic between Schwarzwaldalp and Grindelwald (Hotel Wetterhorn).
- -2°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 20.12.2024, 08:16
Schwyz - Oberiberg
- -12°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 21.12.2024, 10:49
Bivio - Silvaplana
Snow-covered between Mulegns and 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
- -8°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 11.11.2024, 17:17
Urigen - Urnerboden
Important note: The winter closure applies on the Klausen Pass from 1600 hrs on 11.11.2024
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 - -8°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 20.12.2024, 03:32
Fuorns - Campra
Disentis - Campra snow covered
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, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 20.12.2024, 05:12
Silvaplana - Casaccia
Silvaplana - Vicosoprano snow covered
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,
- -10°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 11.11.2024, 17:16
All' Acqua - Ulrichen
The Nufenen Pass will be closed today, 11.11.2024 from 1800 hrs, winter closure.
On the Ticino side open during the winter to All'Acqua.
- -9°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 20.12.2024, 03:34
Tschamut - Andermatt
Disentis - Tschamut snow covered - -4°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 20.12.2024, 15:23
Zernez - Tschierv
Zernez - Tschierv snow covered
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
- -6°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 24.11.2024, 16:32
Muotathal - Glarus
On the Glarus side, the Klöntal lake section is open.
The winter closure between Fruttli (Schwyz side) and Gampel (Glarus side) is effective immediately. (18.11.2024)
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/aktuelles/pragelpass/
- -7°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 15.11.2024, 14:47
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
Winter road closure on the San Bernardino with immediate effect. 15.11.2024
- -10°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 19.12.2024, 19:55
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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- -9°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 25.11.2024, 09:26
Wassen - Innertkirchen
The Susten Pass is now closed for the winter
On the Bernese side, the road remains open until Obermaad.
On the Uri side, the Meien - Färnigen road will be open again on 25.11.2024 from 1100 hrs. Snow-covered.
- -16°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 18.11.2024, 11:34
Sta. Maria i. M. - country border
Important note: On Monday, November 18, 2024 from 12:00 the winter closure is in placeTraffic information for neighbouring South Tirol pass: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse