One of Switzerland's Most Stunning Alpine Roads
One of Switzerland's Most Thrilling and Spectacular Alpine Roads: Furka Pass
The entire route is full of hairpin turns + cliffs + snowy mountains + green valleys, even more breathtaking in person than in photos by a hundredfold.
📍 Border of Valais & Bern cantons, Switzerland, 2,429m
Open: Approximately June to October (closed in winter❗)
✨ Why You Must Visit Furka Pass?
✔ Top driving route in Switzerland
✔ Exaggeratedly dense hairpin turns, but the road condition is excellent
✔ Filming location for "007: Goldfinger"
🚗 Driving here is a constant "Wow!"
• Dozens of consecutive hairpin turns, thrilling but safe
• Cliffs on one side, deep valleys on the other, visual impact maxed out
• You’ll want to stop and take photos almost every minute
• Remaining snow in summer makes it super dreamy
📸 Best Photo Spots at Furka Pass
S-curve in front of Hotel Belvédère
World-class spot! The classic curve photos you see are taken here
Furkapass summit viewpoint
The widest view, overlooking snowy mountains + winding road
Cliff section towards Rhone Glacier
As stunning as a movie scene
Drone aerial shots
High-angle drone shots are the most spectacular
🧭 Nearby Attractions around Furka Pass
Andermatt → Furka Pass → Rhone Glacier → Grimsel Pass → Gelmersee → Grimsel Hospiz → Return
Total distance about 80–100 km
🗻 Rhone Glacier
One of the easiest glaciers to see up close in Switzerland
5–10 minute walk to the viewing platform
Glacier cave (previously accessible) now closed, but the scenery remains breathtaking
Glacier blue + snowy mountains + canyon, super dreamy
⛰ Grimsel Pass
Less than 10 km from Furka, right next door
Completely different features: granite cliffs, reservoir lakes, desolate yet stunning atmosphere
Visiting both passes doubles the scenic experience
🎢 Gelmerbahn
Known as Switzerland’s steepest roller coaster-style funicular
Incline close to 100%
Super thrilling but safe, with views of lakes + snowy mountains along the way
💙 Gelmersee
A lesser-known, magical alpine lake
Water glows bright blue
About a 2-hour hike around the lake
On good weather days, it’s a photography paradise
🏰 Grimsel Hospiz
A century-old hotel built on granite
Like a castle in the valley
Next to the strikingly blue and white lake Totensee
Gas is expensive in Switzerland, so fill up first
Some areas restrict drones
Limited parking spots, but turnover is quick
Once you visit, you’ll think, “Why didn’t I come sooner!”