📅 Saturday 11 April · Sunday 12 April

This Weekend at the Gotthard

Traffic forecast for Saturday and Sunday

Updated hourly

Weather GöschenenRainTemp. 7°CWind 2 km/h⚠ Rain — drive carefully

Overall assessment

Extreme

Saturday — Saturday 11 April

Worst window

08:00–11:00↓ Southbound (Italy) · 6.4 km

Best window

06:00–09:00↑ Northbound (Germany) · 0.5 km

Sunday — Sunday 12 April

Worst window

15:00–18:00↑ Northbound (Germany) · 8.4 km

Best window

06:00–09:00↓ Southbound (Italy) · 0.5 km

Expected peak queue

Saturday · Saturday 11 April

8 km

3 km

Sunday · Sunday 12 April

8 km

3 km

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Advice

Extreme queues — avoid peak hours

Alternative: A13 San Bernardino (≈ 50 min extra)

Weekend planning FAQ

When is the best time to depart southbound on Saturday?

On Saturday, departing before 7:30 AM or after 6:00 PM avoids peak queues. During high season (July–August, Easter), queues start building from 8:00 AM.

Is Sunday evening always busy northbound?

Yes, Sunday afternoon and evening is peak time for return traffic heading north (Germany/German-speaking Switzerland). The highest traffic is typically between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

Is the San Bernardino always available as an alternative?

The San Bernardino tunnel (A13) is open year-round and offers a reliable alternative. It adds about 50 minutes but often saves hours of queue time.

Monthly statistics →

Source: TCS / ASTRA historical patterns