Environmentally-friendly travel

the Sulden Cable Car can transport 110 people in each of its four gondolas, so 440 people at a time, making it one of the largest cable cars in the world.

the Schnalstaler Gletscherbahnen cable car glides from 2,011 metres (Kurzras/Maso Corto) to 3,212 metres (Grawand), home to Europe’s highest altitude mountain hotel.

the journey from Bolzano/Bozen to Ritten/Renon by cable car is 4,560 metres long.

“A cable car can be beautiful”, says Arch. Arno Gapp who designed a glass cube for the cable car from Latsch/Laces to St. Martin im Kofel/San Martino al Monte.

The cable car from Bolzano/Bozen to Kohlern/Colle opened in 1908 and its thus considered asa the world's oldest. It was invented by Josef Staffler, a pioneer in the tourism industry and innkeeper from Bolzano.

The cabrio cable car from Tiers/Tires to Frommeralm mountain hut in the Dolomites region of Eggental opened in 2022. It's Italy's first cable car boasting a roof terrace.

From 10.7. to 10.9.2023 the Pragser Tal valley can only be reached between 9.30 AM and 4.00 PM by public transportation, on foot, by bicycle or on presentation of an online - reservation or a valid transit permit. Exceptions: Transit permits for customers of restaurants, shops and other service providers in the Pragser Tal valley are issued. The customers pay a deposit of 20 €, which will be credited against consumption. Holidaymakers visiting the Pragser Tal valley receive a travel permit for the entire duration of their stay.

From 10.7. to 10.9.2023 the Pragser Tal valley can only be reached between 9.30 AM and 4.00 PM by public transportation, on foot, by bicycle or on presentation of an online - reservation or a valid transit permit. The shuttle service to Pragser Wildsee lake (routes 439 and 442) requires advance online booking and prepayment. Once the shuttle is fully booked, you can no longer access the lake by shuttle.

From 10.07. to 10.09.2023: If you are driving to the Plätzwiese high plateau in your own car, you must arrive before 9.30 AM or after 4.00 PM (charges apply). The parking space in Brückele / Ponticello can be reserved online. The public bus route 443 takes visitors directly from Welsberg or Toblach/Niederdorf to the Plätzwiese high plateau. No reservation required. 

From 03.06. to 15.10.2023, a shuttle bus runs from Toblach/Dobbiaco to the Auronzohütte hut as an alternative to the toll road. Note: During the whole period the shuttle bus must be booked and paid online in advance. Unsold tickets can be purchased at the Toblach/Dobbiaco bus and train station.

From 11.06. to 08.10.2023 the Fischleintal valley can only be reached by shuttle bus Sexten/Sesto - Fischleintal (from Sexten/ Sesto), on foot, by bicycle or - with the exception of temporary closures in the period from 9 AM to 4 PM. No reservations are required for the Sexten/Sesto- Fischleintal valley shuttle bus.
For visitors from outside Sexten/ Sesto, we recommend taking the public bus route 446 from Toblach/Dobbiaco - Innichen/San Candido. You can change to the Fischleintal Shuttle at the valley station of the Helm/Monte Elmo cable car in Sexten/Sesto.

In addition to being popular destinations, the Dolomite passes are also starting points for experiencing this unique landscape of the Dolomites. The best way to do so is without a car: You can explore the passes in a sustainable way by walking, cycling, taking the cable car or public transport and enjoy the Dolomites for many years to come. Plan your tour via high-Alpine passes here.

The Karersee lake, which is located directly beneath the Karerpass, is easily accessible via public transport. Hikers can reach the lake on foot in summer and also in winter. Getting to Karersee lake 

The Seiser Alm near Bolzano/Bozen is the largest high alpine pasture in Europe and boasts unrivalled views of the Dolomites. In the calming silence and pure air, enjoy hiking, climbing and biking in summer, and skiing, cross-country skiing or a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride in winter.

The road to the Seiser Alm nature reserve is closed to private cars from 9 am to 5 pm. You can get there using the cable car from Seis/Siusi or by bus from Kastelruth/Castelrotto.

This way to the Seiser Alm high plateau

In Pfelders/Plan, a picturesque mountain village at the end of the Passeiertal valley, people enjoy strolling or enjoying a ride in a horse-drawn carriage. Families in particular appreciate the quiet atmosphere in the midst of the Texelgruppe Nature Park for hiking or cycling tours in summer and downhill skiing in winter. Cars and motorbikes must be parked in the large car park in front of the village entrance; this parking regulation is in effect for cable car users.

You can travel between the car park, the village and the lifts with the "village express", a train on wheels, as well as via shuttle buses or horse-drawn carriages.

A true oasis of tranquillity, where tradition and innovation meet, is located on the Vigiljoch pass above Lana near Meran/Merano. South Tyrolean star architect Matteo Thun, who works in Milan, designed the Vigilius Mountain Resort, a sustainable design hotel. Time-honoured and modern elements have always been effortlessly combined on the Vigiljoch pass. As always, the only connection up from the valley is the Vigiljoch cable car.

Thanks to a sustainable development plan, the Ritten high plateau and the Rittner Horn mountain can be easily and comfortably accessed via public transport. There is plenty of parking near the valley and mountain stations: You can therefore leave your car there and continue your journey by public transport, walking or cycling. You can reach the Rittner Horn mountain from Bolzano/Bozen by cable car. Once you reach the top, take advantage of the Rittner Bahn railway, take the bus to get around, or just take a leisurely hike. The Rittner Seilbahn cable car, which transports guests to the Rittner Horn mountain, can also be reached by public transport.

Getting to the Ritten high plateau

Reach the Lake Antholz and Staller Saddle mountain pass in a comfortable and sustainable way with our 2-lake-shuttle and look forward to numerous activities around the alpine pass as well as the nearby Obersee lake without actually touching the steering wheel of your car!

18.06.2023 – 30.09.2023: daily

Here you can find the shuttle timetables for the different stops:

• Südtirol Arena -> Platzl am See -> Obersee
• Südtirol Arena -> Platzl am See

• Obersee -> Platzl am See -> Südtirol Arena
• Platzl am See -> Südtirol Arena