Furka Pass
Furka Pass
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Aussie_2012
Melbourne, Australia962 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Exhilarating drive on one side of the pass and hell-raising scary on the other. What we thought was going to be a fairly quick yet memorable drive ended up being a blood pressure scary drive particularly on the eastern side of the ridge. Be prepared for ridiculously narrow roads with little room for two vehicles, hardly any safety barriers and both trucks and Grand Prix-like motorcycles driving with utter reckless abandon. The western side of the ridge is much better with wide lanes and safety barriers. Hotel Belvedere and a cafe near the top has a sizeable car park where you can get out and admire the views.
Written 6 August 2024
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Christine T
Thornton, CO203 contributions
Sept 2021
Put this on your list of things to do at least once! A drive you will never forget with all the twists and turns. Stop to see the point where Sean Connery and Goldfinger were filmed. The views are breathtaking! When you return you can take one of the car trains and go through the mountain. This was one of the highlights of our recent car trip in the Alps.
Written 8 October 2021
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Helping_Hand
Reading, UK842 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Beautiful roads views at every turn .. exciting bends.. the driver enjoys the drive and passengers get all the views!!
Weekends are really busy , we were lucky with blue clear sky gorgeous weather day ..
Weekends are really busy , we were lucky with blue clear sky gorgeous weather day ..
Written 31 August 2020
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Gupt
Charlotte, NC59 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
We rented a car against the prevalent advice on the Switzerland forum. And we did not regret it at all as we were able to drive through the Furka pass!
I can't describe how great the experience was. It was scary to drive on those scores of amazing switchbacks and climb up and down the huge mountains but it was all worth it.
We have not seen anything so beautiful.
I was struck by the two dams on different heights we came across.
The speed limit was 80 all the way through but please don't try and drive 80 there!
I can't describe how great the experience was. It was scary to drive on those scores of amazing switchbacks and climb up and down the huge mountains but it was all worth it.
We have not seen anything so beautiful.
I was struck by the two dams on different heights we came across.
The speed limit was 80 all the way through but please don't try and drive 80 there!
Written 8 August 2024
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Russ Lacuata
Long Beach, CA9,682 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
It’s legendary mountain pass that was made famous from James Bond movie “Goldfinger”. It’s scenic, twisting hair pin turns.
Written 18 March 2020
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ppjadhav
Austin, TX3 contributions
Furka pass is simply wow!! We drove on Furka pass from Zermatt to Luzern. This is the most formidable, beautiful, tortuous pass I ever drove. For a minivan, the roads would get very narrow at times for a two way traffic. As we approached Furka from Zermatt, the view of the pass up mountain is unforgettable. On the top, we visited Rhone Glacier and the cave inside Rhone Glacier. Pass on the other side of Rhone glacier to Luzern was very narrow and winding too. Alternatively you can ride on a train through tunnel to bypass Furka Pass, but I highly recommend driving on Furka pass, and I guarantee you, you will never forget it in lifetime.
Written 22 January 2008
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Lauren M
Toronto, Canada568 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
Most Fun Day!!
On our recent European vacation and after a few extravagances along the way, we realized once again that most often the least expensive things to do bring the most joy. In this case the cost of a car rental.
This ride was FUN! Caught lots of videos and photos showing US getting passed on crazy, windy stretches of road. Views are spectacular. What is not to love. In all of my travels these were memorable, thoroughly enjoyable days. Smiling and laughing through Switzerland...in a mini.
On our recent European vacation and after a few extravagances along the way, we realized once again that most often the least expensive things to do bring the most joy. In this case the cost of a car rental.
This ride was FUN! Caught lots of videos and photos showing US getting passed on crazy, windy stretches of road. Views are spectacular. What is not to love. In all of my travels these were memorable, thoroughly enjoyable days. Smiling and laughing through Switzerland...in a mini.
Written 9 February 2015
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Della and Jules S
Kingsdown, UK368 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
We drove over the Furka Pass on our road trip from Italy to England via Switzerland and France. Not to be missed. The views are fabulous and the civil engineering of the roads is just amazing. Plenty of motor cyclists, some of whom seemed to have death wishes but I'm sure they were just skilled riders. Many places to pull over and take photos or simply to let the faster drivers overtake. A fabulous drive although I wouldn't like to tackle it in the winter!
Written 25 October 2014
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After 47 years in waiting (GOLDFINGER U.A. Released 11/1964) today was the day I finally got to see, drive & explore the Furka Pass. For GOLDFINGER nuts this is the ultimate. It only to me about 10 minutes out of Realp to find the spot where Bond was jumped w/ Tilly's off target bullit.
The best was climbing up the hill and finding the same rock where she took aim (one has to navigate about 40 yards at a very steep angle and duck under an electric cow fence to get there but the 'TRUE ANGLE' of Guy Hamiltons story board directed shot is worth it times 50).
Now Bond aside, the previous reviews nailed it except for one thing: One can do it @ speed if same knows what he's doing & has the proper ride.
The best was climbing up the hill and finding the same rock where she took aim (one has to navigate about 40 yards at a very steep angle and duck under an electric cow fence to get there but the 'TRUE ANGLE' of Guy Hamiltons story board directed shot is worth it times 50).
Now Bond aside, the previous reviews nailed it except for one thing: One can do it @ speed if same knows what he's doing & has the proper ride.
Written 17 June 2010
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sotms
New York City, NY289 contributions
Oct 2019
Back in the USA, I was very excited to drive the furka pass. We were going from Lauterbrunnen to Lugano, and I was a passenger across the Grimsel pass, then took over at Furka.
Grimsel was beautiful, Furka? not sure because I had to keep my eyes on the road.
The drive itself was fun, but you have to pay attention to oncoming cars, so you both can fit on the narrow road, and when there is no traffic around, still pay attention to the edge of the cliff. All that was not a problem, I just missed out on some of the scenery which was spectacular.
There are a couple of stops for views and eats along the way.
check that it is open before going across.
Grimsel was beautiful, Furka? not sure because I had to keep my eyes on the road.
The drive itself was fun, but you have to pay attention to oncoming cars, so you both can fit on the narrow road, and when there is no traffic around, still pay attention to the edge of the cliff. All that was not a problem, I just missed out on some of the scenery which was spectacular.
There are a couple of stops for views and eats along the way.
check that it is open before going across.
Written 22 October 2019
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Hola. Desde Argentina. Planeo hacer el Furka Pass los primeros días de noviembre. Quiero saber si hay una dirección que sea mas recomendable que la otra por los desniveles del camino, el sol, los vientos u otra razón. Por ejemplo, el camino de la ruta 1 entre Los Angeles y San Francisco, conviene hacerlo en ese sentido para llegar a la ciudad de Monterrey habiendo visto el atardecer sobre el mar (el sol poniéndose), y no al reves, con un sol en lo alto. Espero se entienda: hay una dirección más recomendable que la otra?
Written 6 August 2023
Hi everyone. I`m planning to travel to Lucerne by the end of march and I made a longer way to Interlaken trough Furka Pass Is it possible to get it opened this time of the year? Maybe april perhaps?
Written 16 January 2020
Unter: alpen-paesse.ch ,können Sie die Pässe nachschauen
Der Pass geht erst Ende Mai auf.
Written 28 June 2020
hi ..i am planing road trip through furka pass in mid october. Is it open in mid october?
Written 7 July 2019
Plan to drive Furka Pass in June 2019. If good weather how much time to drive from Realp to Visp?
Written 6 May 2019
In which direction is it best to experience the Furka Pass? (we will be there June 2019)
Written 23 September 2018
Hi Ocam
I plan to stay in Reims,France this month and I want to drive to Furka Pass. Could you please recommend a starting/end point for this journey.
Thanks
Written 8 August 2018
If we dont have a car, what is the best way to experience this road/ pass. We will be in Wengen in Sept.
Written 4 January 2018
A circulação pela estrada já esta liberada no mes de maio?
Written 26 November 2017
vásárolni szeretnék 2 jegyet a Golden Passra körútra svajcba , Indulás 2017.07.26 Luzernből.
Written 17 July 2017
Hola!, podrían por favor informarme si saben si es posible hacer el recorrido del puerto de Furka con vehículo durante el mes de Marzo o Abril?.
Muchas gracias!
Written 17 July 2016
no, el Furka está cerrado hasta junio, debido a la nieve.
Written 18 July 2016
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