20 Best Mountain Viewpoints for November in Switzerland

If you visit Switzerland in November, you’ll need to choose your mountain destinations carefully.

Most Swiss mountain areas close around mid October and take a break before ski season opens in December. During this break, cable cars aren’t running, restaurants are closed, and trails are often impassable due to rain, landslides and snow.

However, some mountain railways in Switzerland remain open in November, often just on weekends and in nice weather. Here is a list of mountains scheduled to be open during this time in 2025. 

What’s open – Nov 2025

Here’s a list of popular mountains scheduled to be open in November. Opening

Year Round Mountain Viewpoints

These tourist mountain viewpoints are open mostly year round, some with short maintenance breaks as noted.

Mountain	Closure dates	Notes
Jungfraujoch	open year round via Eiger Express. Wengen-Kleine Scheidegg mountain train is closed 27 Oct – 7 Nov 2025.	Check status
Schilthorn	open year round	Check status
Grindelwald First	closed 27 Oct-28 Nov 2025	Check status
Rigi	open year round	Check status
Pilatus	open year round. Kriens-Pilatus cable cars closed 20 Oct to 7 Nov 2025. Alpnachstad-Pilatus mountain train closed 17 Nov 2025 until May 2026.	Check status
Titlis	closed 2-14 Nov 2025	Check status
Stoos Fronalpstock	weekends only 8 Nov-8 Dec 2025	Check status
Gornergrat	year round, except closed 3-9 Nov 2025	Check status.
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise	open year round	Check status
Rochers de Naye	open year round	Check status

Other Swiss mountains open in November

The following mountains have mountain transport that is scheduled to run in November, assuming good weather.

Mountain	Last day	Notes
Harder Kulm	30 Nov 2025	Check status
Oeschinensee	9 Nov 2025	Check status
Niesen	9 Nov 2025	Extension possible in good weather. Check status
Niederhorn	closed	Closed for rest of season due to technical problems. Check status
Pizol	19 Oct 2025	In good weather, Bad Ragaz-Paradiel lift open weekends thru 16 Nov 2025. Check status
Ebenalp	23 Nov 2025	Revision 24 Nov – 24 Dec 2025. Check status.
Stanserhorn	23 Nov 2025	Check status.
Stoos	30 Nov 2025	Fronalpstock lift daily thur 2 Nov 2025, weekends thru 30 Nov 2025 Klingenstock lift daily thru 12 Oct 2025, weekends thru 2 Nov 2025 Check status

What to expect in November

In the mountain list below, I’ve included links to suggested hikes and current conditions.

Please check actual opening times and trail conditions before heading out as weather (especially wind and snow) can close everything at a moment’s notice. Trails may be covered in mud, landslides, snow, and/or ice so use extreme caution during this time. 

In addition, restaurants and mountain huts may be closed during this time. So do not expect to eat along the trail. Bring your own food and drinks.

Note for public transport: After mid-October, some buses reduce or stop service to certain mountain areas. So check the schedules carefully before making plans.

Near Zurich in November

1. Säntis

Open year round, short maintenance break in Jan/Feb

Mt. Säntis is a mountain peak at 2502m in eastern Switzerland. At the top, you can enjoy the viewings from outdoor observation decks, safely enclosed with fences.

On a clear day you can see mountains in six countries: Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein, Germany, Italy and even France. 

Even if it snows, you can still visit Säntis and either enjoy the view through big panorama windows or dress warmly and walk around the snowy observation decks.

Location: Säntis cable car station –  Schwägalp 791, 9107 Schwägalp • Bus stop – Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn

Current conditions: Säntis opening times • webcams • weather 

Learn more about Säntis

2. Hoher Kasten 

Open year round, short maintenance break in spring

You can easily reach the top of this tall mountain near Appenzell with a cable car, which runs year round. At the top at 1791m, there is a large outdoor terrace, where you can enjoy spectacular views of the Alpstein mountain range and across to Liechtenstein and Rhine valley below.

The restaurant at the top rotates so you can enjoy 360 views while you eat. If there is no snow, several beautiful trails start here.

Location: Hoher Kasten cable car station – Dorf 22, 9058 Brülisau • Bus stop – Brülisau, Kastenbahn

Open: The cable car is open year round, except for a maintenance break, usually from end of February to end of March. See current schedule.

Current conditions: webcams • weather 

Learn more about Hoher Kasten

3. Ebenalp

Daily through 23 Nov 2025

The cable car from Wasserauen to Ebenalp is scheduled to run daily through end of November, in good weather.

During this time, the Aescher cliff restaurant should be open and you can do the short hike from the cable car station down to the restaurant, where you will get fantastic views of the Alpstein mountain range. Check restaurant status.

Without the cable car, you can hike from parking or train station up to the Seealpsee lake (see trail map). This trail follows a service road, which is steep at times but not dangerous. The restaurants at the lake are closed in November, so best to bring a picnic.

In November, I do not suggest the trail from Ebenalp down to Seealpsee because mud and/or ice could make that trail even more dangerous than normal.

Location: Ebenalp cable car – Schwendetalstrasse 82, 9057 Wasserauen

Current conditions: Ebenalp timetable • weather • webcams

Learn more about visiting Ebenalp

4. Pizol

Bad Ragaz gondola open November weekends – good weather only

While most of the Pizol resort usually closes in mid October, they often run the Bad Ragaz gondola on November weekends if there is good weather and no snow. Check Pizol website for updates.

This Bad Ragaz gondola accesses the Heidi theme trail, but not the 5 Lakes Trail.

Location: Bad Ragaz gondola – Loisstrasse 50, Bad Ragaz • Bus stop – Bad Ragaz, Pizolbahn

Current conditions: opening times • webcam • weather

5. Lenzerheide Rothorn

Usually open November weekends

If the weather stays sunny and dry, Arosa Lenzerheide usually keeps a few cable cars and services open on November weekends. This can include the mountain bike park, a few restaurants, and some hiking trails. 

In Lenzerheide, they typically run the cable cars to Lenzerheide Rothorn, which accesses the mountain bike park and restaurant at the Rothorn Gipfel.

Location:  Lenzerheide Rothorn cable car – Voa Principala 80, 7078 Lenzerheide

Current conditions: Lenzerheide opening times • webcams • Lenzerheide weather

6. Arosa Weisshorn

If the weather stays clear, Arosa usually to continues to run the cable cars to the Weisshorn mountain viewpoint on November weekends. See the current status on their “November High” page.

Location: Arosa cable car – next to Arosa train station

Current conditions: opening times • webcams • Arosa weather

Near Lucerne in November

7. Mt Rigi

Daily year round

Since the Rigi mountain transport runs year round, this mountain is a great choice for mountain views in a sunny November. From both sides of the mountain, you can ride a cogwheel train up to the Rigi Kulm viewpoint at 1798m.

At the top, there is a restaurant and large area for you to wander to catch panorama views across the Lake Lucerne region. Learn more about Mt Rigi

If the weather is dry, you can optionally hike on the panorama trail and catch the mountain train farther down the mountain (Rigi First for Vitznau or Rigi Kaltbad for Arth Goldau).

Note that the cliff walk and Rigi Scheidegg cable car are usually closed in November, so you cannot hike the full summer panorama trail.

Location: Rigi train at Vitznau – Bahnhofstrasse 7, 6354 Vitznau

Current conditions: Rigi operating status • Rigi train timetables • webcams • weather

8. Stanserhorn

Daily through 23 Nov 2025

To reach this tall mountain near Lucerne, you ride a vintage funicular then a special cable car where you can stand on the open-air roof. These mountain railways usually run daily through the last weekend of November. Since this is a popular tourist destination, we suggest you purchase a “boarding pass” in advance for a specific day/time to avoid long waits.

At the top, you’ll find a restaurant and an observation deck. From there, you can follow a short path to higher viewpoints around the peak. 

Location: Stanserhorn funicular – Stansstaderstrasse 19, 6370 Stans • train station – Stans train station 

Current conditions: opening times • webcam • weather

Learn more about visiting Stanserhorn

9. Stoos – Fronalpstock

Weekends in November until ski season starts

Stoos is a beautiful mountain resort south of Lucerne. You can easily reach the Fronalpstock viewpoint without hiking. First you ride a funicular train (or cable car) to the Stoos alpine village. Then a chair lift up to the viewpoint.

At the top, there is a fenced viewpoint over the cliffs, a short trail along the cliffs, playground, and restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating.

During November, the Stoos funicular is closed for maintenance on some weekdays and you may need to ride the Morschach cable car instead to reach Stoos. Check website for maintenance schedule.

I would not plan to hike on the popular ridge trail in November, as the Klingenstock lift won’t be running and any snow or ice on the trail would make it too dangerous.

Current conditions: Stoos opening times • webcams • weather

Learn more about Stoos.

10. Mt Pilatus

Daily year round

Mt Pilatus is one of the most popular mountains to visit near Lucerne. At the top, you’ll find a large observation terrace, short hiking trails to various viewpoints, and a restaurant.

In November, you can visit the viewpoint, but some services and attractions (like the summer toboggan) will be closed. So check the live status and plan accordingly.

The restaurants at the top will be open. If there is no snow or ice, you can hike to the Esel viewpoint and do the cliff walk trail to Tomlishorn. Note that the amusements like the ropes course and alpine slide are closed in November. 

In late October, Pilatus closes the cable car for two weeks, for maintenance. During this time you can reach Pilatus Kulm via the mountain train.

When the cable car reopens, usually the second week of November, the mountain train closes for the season, not opening again until May.

Location: Kriens cable car – Schlossweg 1, 6010 Kriens • Alpnachstad cogwheel train – Brünigstrasse 2, 6053 Alpnach

Current conditions: Pilatus live status & webcams • weather

➡️ Learn more about visiting Mt Pilatus

11. Titlis

Open year round, except 2 weeks maintenance break in early November

Mt Titlis is a tall mountain peak near Lucerne, with a visitor center built on the glacier. You can easily ride to the top on the world’s first revolving aerial cableway, an exciting and beautiful ride.

At the top, you can walk around on the glacier snow, explore an ice tunnel carved into the glacier, and cross a suspension bridge. If you find the temps too chilly, you can also enjoy the views through panorama windows at the restaurant.

The Titlis cable cars run mostly year round, but take a short break in the first half of November. So if your travel plans align, you may be able to visit the top.

At the Trübsee middle station, there is a lovely alpine lake with an easy walking path, but only if there is no snow yet. Note that the playground and amusements may not be in full working order, as most services close in mid October.

Location: Titlis cable car – Gerschnistrasse 12, 6390 Engelberg • Bus stop: Engelberg, Titlisbahn

Current conditions: Titlis operating hours • live status • webcams • weather

➡️ Learn more about visiting Mt Titlis

12. Niederbauen

Open daily year round, good weather

Starting in November, the Niederbauen cable car typically runs on weekends only until winter season starts in late December. If there is exceptionally nice weather, it may open on weekdays. 

At the top of the cable car, there is a restaurant with an outdoor terrace overlooking the mountains. You can do a short wander above the restaurant to enjoy views over Lake Lucerne.

If there is no snow, you could hike to the Hundschopf viewpoint, which looks over the cliffs to the south end of the lake. In summer, we usually hike to the Niederbauen Kulm peak, but that would be dangerous if there was any snow or ice on the trail.

Location: Niederbauen cable car – Seelisbergstrasse 2 6376 Emmetten • bus stop – Emmetten, Post

Current conditions: Niederbauen opening times • webcams • weather nearby weather (Emmetten)

Near Interlaken in November

13. Jungfraujoch

This tourist attraction in the Jungfrau Region stays open year round, making it a good choice if you are traveling off season.

The Jungfraujoch is a mountain viewpoint high above Grindelwald, with views of the Aletsch glacier, the longest in the alps, over 20 km long. To reach the viewpoint, you ride a train through the mountain, dropping you off at the highest train station in Europe at 3,454m (11,332 ft). 

At the top, you can enjoy the views from indoor and outdoor viewing areas, walk on glacier snow, and explore an ice tunnel cut into the glacier. There are also restaurants and gift shops to round out your visit.

Location: Grindelwald Terminal, Eiger Express cable car. Parking parking at Grundstrasse 54, 3818 Grindelwald • train station – Grindelwald Terminal

Current conditions: Jungfrau Region operating times • webcams • weather

➡️ Learn more about visiting Jungfraujoch

14. Niesen

Scheduled to be open thru Sun 9 Nov 2025, possibly longer. Check status.

Niesen is a pyramid shaped mountain west of Interlaken. To reach the top, you ride a series of two funicular trains.

At the top, there is a restaurant, small playground, and viewing platform over Lake Thun. But note that the hiking trails are usually closed in November due to snow and ice.

The Niesen funiculars are usually open daily through mid November. They may extend the season if there is exceptionally sunny and dry weather.

Current conditions: Niesen timetable • webcams • weather

➡️ Learn more about visiting Mt Niesen.

15. Niederhorn

⚠️Closed for remained of 2025 summer season due to technical problems. Check status.

Niederhorn is a mountain near Interlaken with panorama views over many Bernese Oberland lakes mountains.

At the top, there is a restaurant, small playground and fenced viewpoint over the cliffs. If there has been warm weather, you may be able to stroll along the ridge.

You reach the top of Niederhorn with a funicular train then cable car, which both run usually through early November.

Location: near Interlaken • Parking GPS: 46°41’08.3″N 7°44’49.8″E • Beatenbucht bus stop

Current conditions: Niederhorn timetable • webcam • weather

➡️ Learn more about visiting Niederhorn

Zermatt in November

In November, most Zermatt mountain services are taking a break as they prepare for ski season. But the two most popular tourist attractions, Gornergrat and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, stay open so tourists can enjoy Matterhorn views year round.

Here’s what to expect at these locations in November.

16. Gornergrat

Open year round, maintenance break 3 Nov – 9 Nov 2025

The Gornergrat is a mountain viewpoint high above Zermatt at 3135m. You can easily reach this viewpoint with a cogwheel mountain train, which runs year round. 

In November, the Gornergrat train has a slightly reduced schedule. So check the timetable carefully before planning your day.

The mountain train drops you off near the Gornergrat hotel shown in the pic above. You can wander around on the paved walkways to different viewpoints of the Matterhorn and Gorner glacier.

Because of the high elevation, the Gornergrat mountain typically has snow in November, so make sure to wear warm clothing. Note that at the Riffelsee lake, you may not be able to see the lake if it is covered in snow. Also, do not expect to hike during this time.

Location: Gornergrat mountain railway – Bahnhofpl. 1, 3920 Zermatt

Current conditions: timetable • Gornergrat webcam • weather

➡️  Learn more about Gornergrat 

17. Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Open year round

The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is mountain peak viewpoint at 3883m reached by the top of the highest cable car in Europe.

The main attraction is the Matterhorn view, which you can enjoy from an outdoor observation deck, reached by an elevator and stairs.

There are other amusements including the Glacier Palace – a series of tunnels and caves carved into the glacier ice cave 15 meters below the surface.

➡️ Learn more about visiting Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. 

Children under 3 are not allowed on the cable car from Trockener Steg to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise due to risk of altitude sickness.

Note: During October and November, some cable cars on the connection from Zermatt to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise are closed for maintenance. But you can still get to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise via alternate routes as described on the Zermatt website.

Location: cable car – Schluhmattstrasse 121, 3920 Zermatt

Current conditions: live status • webcams • weather

Ticino in November

Monte Generoso and Cardada are not open in November.

18. Monte Bre

Open year round

The funicular to this mountain overlooking Lugano is open year round, except a short maintenance break in late January. You can ride to the top for fantastic views of the lake and surrounding mountains.

If you feel like hiking and the weather is nice, you can hike down to Gandria, a cute village on the lake. But note that the boat back to Lugano only runs through end of October. So you’ll need to either walk back or catch the bus.

Location: Monte Bre funicular • Parking at Via Campo Marzio 1, 6900 Lugano • Bus stop Cassarate, Monte Brè 

Current conditions: opening times • webcam • weather

Learn more about visiting Monte Bre

19. San Salvatore

Daily through early November – check status

San Salvatore is a mountain viewpoint overlooking Lugano city as well as the beautiful lake and surrounding mountains. We think San Salvatore has the best views of the Lugano compared to other mountain viewpoints in the area.

To reach the top, you can ride a series of two funicular trains up the mountain. Then a short walk up to a panorama terrace overlooking Lake Lugano and the surrounding mountains.

The vintage funiculars taking you up the viewpoint are usually open through the first weekend in November, then closed for maintenance until beginning of December.

Location: Parking: Via delle Scuole 7, 6900 Paradiso • Lugano-Paradiso train station

Current conditions: opening times • webcam • weather

➡️ Learn more about visiting San Salvatore

Western Switzerland

20. Rochers-de-Naye

The Rochers-de-Naye mountain peak is the highest viewpoint in this region, reachable by cogwheel mountain train from the center of Montreux. It takes about an hour to reach the top, with beautiful views the whole ride up. 

At the top, you’ll get fabulous views across Lake Geneva and many mountains including the French alps. In November, there’s likely to be snow at the top and not much to do except take pictures and eat at the restaurant. 

Location: mountain train leaves from Montreux train station

Current conditions: webcams • forecast

Learn more about Rochers de Naye

FAQ

Switzerland weather in November

In November, you should expect cold temperatures and wet, cloudy weather. In the cities and lower elevations, temperatures are on average between 4–12 C (40–53 F). In the mountains, expect temperatures from -3 to 5 C (37 to 41 F).

Of course, temperatures vary based on weather conditions and can feel much colder with wind and cloudy skies. Occasionally, we get sunny weather in November, where temperatures rise to 16 C (60 F) and you can still hike in the mountains. But this is a bit unusual and doesn’t last long.

What to wear in Switzerland in November

You should bring warm clothes and layers when visiting Switzerland in November. Best to have a thick winter jacket, sweaters, gloves, winter hat, and scarf. Even if you are staying in the lowlands, best to bring waterproof shoes suitable for walking on wet surfaces. Bring an umbrella in case of rain.

What else to do in Switzerland in November

Although this post gives some options for mountain excursions, November is better suited to city tours and indoor attractions likes museums and castles. See our list of suggested museums. 

Where to ski in Switzerland in November

If you want to ski in November, your choices are limited since proper ski season doesn’t usually start until mid December. But a few higher elevation resorts often open in November, usually just a couple lifts and runs, sometimes only open on weekends. See our post: Where ski in Switzerland in November.