Current traffic in Switzerland
The map shows current delays because of traffic jams, accidents, road works, and closed roads.
Explanation of the real-time traffic conditions:
- Green solid: no delays
- Orange solid: slow traffic
- Red solid: traffic jams with potentially major delays
- Red dashed: the road is closed
Opening dates of Switzerland’s pass roads
Closures in winter and in bad weather
In winter, many passes are closed. Driving conditions can be difficult on passes that remain open, like the Simplon, Brünig and Julier Pass. There may be snow on the road. We recommend traveling by train instead. In some cases, there are tunnels that remain open, or car trains.
Passes may temporarily close in case of bad weather. This can occur at any time and any place, also for passes that are normally open year-round.
Opening seasons of Switzerland’s main mountain passes
Below is a list of popular passes and their general opening dates.
- Albula Pass in Graubünden (May to October/November)
- Flüela Pass in Graubünden (May to December)
- Furka Pass in the Valais (June to October)
- Gotthard Pass in Central Switzerland (May/June to November)
- Grand-Saint-Bernard Pass in the Valais (May to October)
- Grimsel Pass in the Bernese Oberland (May to October)
- Julier Pass in Graubünden (year round)
- Klausen Pass in Central Switzerland (May to October)
- Nufenen Pass in the Valais (June to October)
- Oberalp Pass in Graubünden (May to November)
- Ofen Pass in Graubünden (year round)
- San Bernardino Pass in Graubünden (May to October)
- Simplon Pass in the Valais (year-round)
- Susten Pass in the Bernese Oberland (June to October)
What if driving is not safe or not possible?
Switzerland has an excellent network of trains and other public transport. It’s a safe, scenic and eco-friendly alternative to traveling by car. Please find all details here.
Note that there are many places that can not be reached by car, either because cars are not allowed there, or because there’s no road. A Swiss Half Fare Card allows you to save money on tickets for trains and cable cars to such places. You will also save on boat tickets for the Swiss lakes.
You can compare car and train traveling here.
Other websites of interest
- www.tcs.ch: current pass road information: opening info and weather conditions
- www.tcs.ch / phone number 0800 140 140: roadside assistance in Switzerland
- www.alpen-paesse.ch: current pass road information
- www.gotthardtraffic.com: current and expected delays to cross the Gotthard Tunnel