Closed for the winter
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
Unchanged valid since:: 03.11.2025, 15:57
History
Evidence proves that colonization along the pass between Misox and Hinterrhein occured in pre Roman times. The first settlers from the Valais came into the Rheinwald in the mid 1300s. A chappel was built on the southern side of the pass after 1450 which was consecrated to Bernhardin von Siena giving the pass its name. In 1467 the owners of two inns near the chappel were given the duty of maintaining the trail, ringing the chappel bell and collecting taxes from the travellers using the pass.
Upgrading the Viamala Pass from a very rough trading path around 1473 lead to an increase in the amount goods being transported over the pass. This development occured at the same time as the upgrade of the Splügen Pass. The newly paved road, built in the second half of the 18th century, didnt initially detract from the merchant trading. The next upgrade to cater for goods wagons and post coaches was initially met with substantial resistance from the Lombardy and cantons along the Gotthard. The massive financial backing from the Kingdom of Sardinia-Piemont proved to be too strong and resistance desisted.
The route of the road today is almost identical to that of the 19th century and the road is still called the «Italian Road» which can be ascribed to the financial backing of Sardinia-Piemont. The San Bernardino Pass has been closed for the winter since the second world war. The San Bernardino-Tunnel (A13) was opened in 1967 giving year round access to Misox and the canton of Graubünden.
Closed time during winter: Opening / Closing San Bernardinopass
| 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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| San Bernardinopass | 24.05. - 15.11. | 28.04. - 10.11. | 02.05. - 11.11. | 21.05. - 03.11. | 03.05. - 05.11. | 24.05. - 04.11. | 18.05. - 05.11. | 19.05. - 09.11. | 11.05. - 04.11. | 13.05. - 20.11. | 28.05. - 03.11. | 15.05. - 07.11. | 11.05. - 31.10. | 06.05. - 01.11. | 28.05. - 28.10. | 29.05. - 03.11. | 23.05. - 11.11. | 07.05. - 08.11. | 19.05. - 09.11. | 13.05. - 21.11. | 28.05. - 15.11. | 23.05. - 10.11. | 24.05. - 13.11. | 08.06. - 27.11. | 24.05. - 09.11. | 11.06. - 15.11. |
Accommodation and activities
Technical Data
Location
Signalisation
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino
- Höchstgewicht 18 t
- Höchstbreite 2.3 m
- Anhängerverbot für schwere Motorwagen
Passes
- Open, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUnchanged valid since:: 05.12.2025, 11:52-14°C12%30.4 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Preda - La Punt Chamues-ch
Winter closure from 8 December 2025 at 9 a.m.
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 05.12.2025, 12:03-8°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:: 26.11.2025, 10:060°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, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUnchanged valid since:: 27.11.2025, 12:24-14°C14.6%27 KmWinter closure (Jan /May)
Tschuggen - Susch
Davos – Susch covered in snow
Vehicle transport Flüela/Vereina Tel. 0041 81 288 37 37
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 17.11.2025, 05:26-7°C11%29 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 29.11.2025, 02:08-7°C12.7%21.3 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
La Motta - Country border
Important note: Between La Motta and Forcola di Livigno, on the Swiss/Italian border, the winter closure will apply from 28 November 2025 at midnight.
Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 17.11.2025, 15:10-3°C11%32 KmWinter closure from Langis: November - April
Sarnen - Entlebuch
On the Obwalden side, the road remains open during the winter as far as Langis.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 17.11.2025, 11:31-3°C12%39 KmWinter closure from Mörlialp (Oct / May)
Giswil - Sörenberg, "Panoramastrasse"
Today, 17 November 2025, the Panoramastrasse will be closed for the winter from 5 p.m.
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.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 07.11.2025, 09:15-5°C9%24 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Hospental - Airolo
The Gotthard Pass between Hospental and Airolo can no longer be opened for safety reasons. The winter closure will apply from 8 a.m. on Friday, 7 November 2025.
Tremola (Strada turistica) Passhöhe - Airolo: 3.5 t. winter closure
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 13.11.2025, 10:55-7°C11%24 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Guttannen - Gletsch
On the Bernese side, open from 14 November 2025, 2 p.m. to Guttannen.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 20.10.2025, 05:31-6°C11%44 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Bourg-St-Pierre - national border
Important note: On 20 October 2025 from 0800 hours, the Great St Bernard Pass will be closed for the winter.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 20.10.2025, 05:36-6°C15%28 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Meiringen - Grindelwald
The winter closure is in effect from today, 20 October 2025. The pass is expected to open in 2026: Ascension Day, 14 May 2026, with the start of bus service.
There is a general driving ban on motorized traffic between Schwarzwaldalp and Grindelwald (Hotel Wetterhorn).
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 30.11.2025, 08:35-1°C10.1%17 Kmopen all year round
Schwyz - Oberiberg
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 05.12.2025, 14:07-13°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 pass.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 31.10.2025, 03:54-4°C9%35 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Urigen - Urnerboden
From 31 October 2025, the Klausen Pass will be closed for the winter.
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 - Open, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUnchanged valid since:: 05.12.2025, 04:20-4°C9%39 Kmopen all year round
Fuorns - Campra
Snow covered between Disentis and 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:: 05.12.2025, 09:49-11°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,
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 27.10.2025, 10:36-4°C13%38 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
All' Acqua - Ulrich
On the Ticino side open during the winter to All'Acqua.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 05.12.2025, 04:24-4°C6%23 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Tschamut - Andermatt
Snow covered between Disentis and Tschamut
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 05.12.2025, 11:33-3°C14.3%35 Kmopen all year round
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
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 03.11.2025, 12:00-4°C18%50 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Muotathal - Glarus
The Pragel Pass road between the Pragel-Bödmeren Alpine cheese dairy on the Schwyz side and Gampel on the Glarus side is now closed for the winter.
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 for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 03.11.2025, 15:57-7°C9.7%17 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 05.12.2025, 11:38-1°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.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 01.12.2025, 11:49-9°C13%39 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Splügen - Country border
Closed until further notice for safety reasons.
The Splügen Pass is expected to close for the winter season from 7:00 a.m. on 1 December 2025.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 27.10.2025, 12:53-6°C9%46 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Wassen - Innertkirchen
On the Bernese side, it remains open until Obermaad.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 10.11.2025, 14:07-10°C12%33 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Sta. Maria i. M. - country border
Winter closure from Monday, 10 November 2025, 2 p.m.
Winter closure of the Stelvio Pass from Friday, 7 November 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Traffic information for neighbouring South Tirol pass: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse