Are you traveling to Switzerland in the fall (Oct/Nov) or spring? The Swiss Alps offer stunning scenery and a network of mountain trains for easy access. However, these trains require regular maintenance to ensure safety and reliability. Updated September 24, 2025
Most mountain trains close for maintenance once or twice a year, usually in the spring and fall. These closures can last from a few days to several weeks, so it’s important to keep them in mind when making your travel plans. To help you prepare, here are some upcoming closures for the Jungfrau region and Mt. Pilatus near Lucerne:
Upcoming Swiss Mountain Train Closures:
- Pilatus gondola cable car (Kriens-Pilatus): Oct 20-Nov 7, 2025
- Lake Lucerne boat to Alpnachstad (cogwheel train): Oct 22-(tentatively) May 11, 2026
- Lauterbrunnen-Mürren: Oct 26-Nov 6, 2025; Apr 13-Jul 7, 2026
- Wengernalp Grindelwald – Kleine Scheidegg: Oct 27-Nov 7, 2025; Apr 7-May 8, 2026
- Grindelwald Firstbahn: Oct 27-Nov 28, 2025
- Grindelwald-Männlichen: Oct 27-Dec 12, 2025; Apr 7-May 22, 2026
- Mürren – Allmendhubel funicular: Oct 20-Dec 12, 2025
- Wengen-Männlichen cable car: Oct 27-Dec 12, 2025; Apr 7-May 22, 2026
- Schynige Platte: Oct 27, 2025-Jun 12, 2026
- Wengernalp Wengen – Kleine Scheidegg: Nov 10-Dec 5, 2026
- Wengernalpbahn Lauterbrunnen – Kleine Scheidegg: Nov 10-Dec 5, 2025
- Pilatus Alpnachstad cogwheel: Nov 16, 2025-May 2026
- Harderbahn: Dec 1, 2025-Apr 2, 2026
- Eiger Express: no closures until 2026 (Nov 9-Nov 20, 2026)
Stay Informed with Our Calendar:
To help you stay informed and plan your trip accordingly, we offer a Google Calendar with the mountain train maintenance schedules.
Sign up below to get access to our Calendar (you will need Google Calendar to view it) for a quick way to see how the mountain train maintenance schedules affect your travels.
Remember: Always double-check specific train schedules closer to your travel dates, as maintenance plans can change. We’ve included a link to the train operator site in the calendar entry for faster reference.