Similar query, so bumping up this old thread, rather then cluttering the forum with new threads.
From what I could gleam from the discussions, is that first week of september is "shoulder" season, as vacations end on 31st August.
Now we will be driving into switzerland from Italy side(Livigno/bernina pass) on 31st august.
I am worried about being caught in holiday rush. We will definitely avoid the gotthard tunnel, and take furka pass instead.
We stay in Switzerland for 5 days around Lauterbrunnen area.
So how will be the roads in general. Clogged with traffic , or reasonably okay.
We intend to take paddle steamer rides on thun, and drive to valais, and I am hoping for low traffic on the roads since everybody will be in cities, which we will avoid