Are you traveling to Switzerland in the spring or fall (Oct/Nov)? 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.
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:
- Lauterbrunnen-Mürren: Oct 21-Nov 8, 2024
- Grindelwald-Männlichen: Oct 21-Dec 6, 2024
- Pilatus gondola cable car (Kriens-Pilatus): Oct 21-Nov 8, 2024
- Schynige Platte: Oct 21, 2024-Jun 13, 2025
- Wengen-Männlichen cable car: Oct 21-Dec 6, 2024
- Wengernalp Grindelwald – Kleine Scheidegg: Oct 21-Nov 3, 2024
- Lake Lucerne boat to Alpnachstad (cogwheel train): Oct 22-(tentatively) May 11, 2024
- Grindelwald Firstbahn: Oct 28-Nov 29, 2024
- Mürren – Allmendhubel funicular: Nov 4-Dec 6, 2024
- Wengernalp Wengen – Kleine Scheidegg: Nov 4-Nov 29, 2024
- Eiger Express: Nov 13-14, 2024
- Pilatus cogwheel: Nov 18, 2024-May 2025
- Wengernalpbahn Lauterbrunnen – Kleine Scheidegg: Nov 30-Dec 14, 2024
- Harderbahn: Dec 2, 2024-Apr 4, 2025
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.