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 October 14, 2026.
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): October 19–November 27, 2026
- Lake Lucerne Boat (Lucerne–Alpnachstad): October 19, 2026–May 10, 2027 (tentative reopening date)
- Mürren–Allmendhubel Funicular: October 19–December 11, 2026
- Lauterbrunnen–Mürren: October 26–November 6, 2026
- Wengernalp Railway (Grindelwald–Kleine Scheidegg): October 26–November 6, 2026
- Grindelwald Firstbahn: October 26–November 27, 2026
- Grindelwald–Männlichen Gondola: October 26–December 11, 2026
- Wengen–Männlichen Cable Car: October 26–December 11, 2026
- Schynige Platte Railway: October 26, 2026–June 5, 2027
- Wengernalp Railway (Wengen–Kleine Scheidegg): November 9–December 4, 2026
- Wengernalp Railway (Lauterbrunnen–Kleine Scheidegg): November 9–December 4, 2026
- Eiger Express: November 9–20, 2026
- Pilatus Cogwheel Railway (Alpnachstad–Pilatus Kulm): November 30, 2026–May 10, 2027 (tentative reopening date)
- Harderbahn: November 30, 2026–April 2, 2027
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.