mountain pass
Gotthard Pass
Historic Swiss pass with cobblestone sections and modern tunnel
5 km · about 10 min drive
Ticino, Switzerland · Europe
Airolo works well as a base: 20 minutes from Andermatt, 5km from Glacier Express Route.
Airolo is a town located in Ticino, Switzerland. With a population of 1,559, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Airolo sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Airolo to your route.
Airolo (Airöö in Lombard, in Romansh: ) is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.
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Airolo is located in Ticino, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.5286 latitude, 8.6119 longitude.
Airolo has a population of approximately 1,559 people, making it a town in Switzerland.
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Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.
Full driving guide for Switzerland8 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
Historic Swiss pass with cobblestone sections and modern tunnel
5 km · about 10 min drive
famous road
The 'slowest express train in the world' travels 291 km between Zermatt and St. Moritz, crossing 291 bridges and 91 tunnels through the high Alps.
5 km · about 10 min drive
tunnel
16.9 km Swiss tunnel - one of the longest road tunnels in the Alps
14 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
A scenic Swiss pass at 2,044 meters marking the source of the Rhine River near a picturesque mountain lake.
15 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
The lowest of the major Swiss Alpine passes, offering a gentler but beautifully scenic route from Graubünden to Ticino through open meadows.
15 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The high Alpine pass featured in James Bond's Goldfinger, with views of the Rhone Glacier and the Uri Alps.
16 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
A 2,429 m Swiss pass immortalised by the Aston Martin chase in Goldfinger; its hairpins sweep past the Rhône Glacier and the historic Hotel Belvédère bend.
16 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
The highest paved pass entirely within Switzerland at 2478m, offering a remote, uncrowded driving experience with panoramic high-altitude views.
18 km · about 20 min drive
April to October
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