Gotthard Traffic – Easter
Easter is one of the busiest periods at the Gotthard. Friday departures and Sunday returns cause queues exceeding 10 km.
Recommended route
Use the A2 Gotthard only in the recommended windows; from 8 km queue, choose San Bernardino (A13) because the pass is closed.
Live verkeerssituatie
LIVEN → Z (Göschenen): 0 km · Z → N (Airolo): 2 km · Tunnel: open
N → Z (Göschenen)
Z → N (Airolo)
Tunnel
openPas
openData updated every 60 seconds during the Easter period
Webcam Live
Bekijk de real-time situatie bij het noord- en zuidportaal
Preview webcams load on view without background polling.
Verkeerstijdvakken
Drukste uren
09:00–14:00
Vertrek voor
07:00
of na
16:00
Maximum peak of the entire Easter weekend. Departing by 07:00 is essential.
Drukste uren
14:00–19:00
Vertrek voor
10:00
of na
20:00
Returns from Italy towards German-speaking Switzerland and Germany. Queue on the north side (Göschenen).
Vertrekadvies
| Dag | Richting | Risico | Beste tijdvakken | Spitsuren |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday (3 Apr) | ↓ Richting zuiden | Extreem | before 07:00 · after 16:00 | 09:00–14:00 |
| Easter Saturday (4 Apr) Usually quieter than Friday — most travellers have already departed. | ↓ Richting zuiden | Gemiddeld | 05:00–10:00 | 10:00–14:00 |
| Easter Sunday (5 Apr) | ↑ Richting noorden | Hoog | before 09:00 · after 19:00 | 12:00–18:00 |
| Easter Monday (6 Apr) | ↑ Richting noorden | Extreem | before 10:00 · after 20:00 | 14:00–19:00 |
Verkeersprognose
Drukste uren
08:00–14:00
Verwachte file
~12 km
The maximum peak typically occurs on Good Friday between 9:00 and 13:00. Easter Monday sees heavy queues northbound (returns from Italy).
Officiële omleidingen
Drempel contraflow: 8 km
When the southbound queue exceeds 8 km, ASTRA activates the official diversion via the San Bernardino (A13) using variable signs on the A2. If the tunnel is fully closed, the San Bernardino becomes the mandatory route.
Queue ≥ 8 km southbound
Official ASTRA signage to A13 San Bernardino activated
Tunnel closed (maintenance or incident)
Mandatory route via San Bernardino (A13) — follow motorway signs
Aanbevolen alternatieve routes
Recommended route during Easter. Via San Bernardino Pass (open) or tunnel.
Western alternative for travellers heading to western Ticino or Lake Maggiore.
Officiële bronnen
Real-time traffic information from the Touring Club Switzerland, with forecasts for public holiday weekends.
Official Swiss road information portal managed by the Federal Roads Office (ASTRA/FEDRO).