Open, no restrictions
Guttannen - Gletsch
Important notice: The road between Oberwald and Gletsch is open again. The accident site has been cleared.
Unchanged valid since:: 21.06.2026, 10:51
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimselpass | 28.05. - 27.10. | 14.06. - 11.11. | 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 Alpina
Welcome! - Pass Excursions with the Post bus
The big Pass-Adventure - Landgasthof Tännler
familiär und gemütlich - Hotel Hof & Post
Something for everyone! - Swiss Cycling Alpenbrevet
The Swiss Cycling Alpenbrevet excites the whole region - Dorfhotel Simplon Dorf
authentisch. alpin. herzlich.
Technical Data
Location
Signalisation
Grimsel Passhöhe - Gletsch/Brig:
- zulässiges Höchstgewicht 32 t
Passes
- Open, with restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 29.06.2026, 20:566°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:: 26.06.2026, 22:005°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, 17:5611°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, 08:055°C14.6%27 KmWinter closure (Jan /May)
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 23.06.2026, 07:336°C11%29 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Realp - Oberwald
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 10.06.2026, 17:586°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, 17:067°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, 14:427°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, 19:158°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, 10:518°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, 17:496°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, 06:319°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, 13:549°C10.1%17 Kmopen all year round
Schwyz - Oberiberg
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 10.06.2026, 21:547°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, 16:156°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, 21:236°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, 11:358°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, 06:586°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, 21:176°C6%23 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Tschamut - Andermatt
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 01.07.2026, 07:585°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, 15:098°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, 12:195°C9.7%17 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 06.05.2026, 16:279°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, 22:234°C13%39 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Splügen - Country border
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 02.07.2026, 08:137°C9%46 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Wassen - Innertkirchen
Block lifted.
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 29.06.2026, 22:224°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