Callbus Tiers am Rosengarten

The ascent and descent with the Seiser Alm Aerial Cableway are already included in your Seiser Alm/Gröden ski pass, the Dolomiti Superski pass, the Nordic Pass and the Combi Card, so you do not need to purchase an additional ticket.

The Nordic Pass is the ideal ticket for cross-country skiers who wish to use both the Seiser Alm Aerial Cableway and the cross-country trails with just a single ticket.


With the Südtirol Guest Pass, you receive the Nordic Pass at the listed discounted rate. The Südtirol Guest Pass is available exclusively from your accommodation in Kastelruth, Seis am Schlern, Völs am Schlern and Tiers am Rosengarten; it is included in the price of your stay and valid for its entire duration.

Taking bicycles on the Seiser Alm gondola lift is subject to a fee.


Please note that bicycles are not transported on the shuttle buses (lines 2, 3, 3A, 5, 13 and 15), on the Seiser Alm Express (line 10) or on the Almbus (line 11).

This advantage card allows you to use all ropeway systems in the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm, as well as around 100 additional ropeway systems across the entire Dolomiti Supersummer network, throughout the summer. The Supersummer Card is valid from 23 May to 9 November 2026. It is the only card that includes bike transport in the price. The card is personal and therefore non-transferable.


* If an adult purchases a Dolomiti Supersummer Card of the same type at the same time, the corresponding card for one child is free of charge.
You can find more information about the Dolomiti Supersummer Card here:



* If an adult uses their Points Value Card at the same time, the ride on the respective ropeway system is free of charge for one child.

Friends Cards are bundles of 20 or 40 single rides that are transferable and valid for 730 days (2 years) from the date of purchase.

The season ticket grants you unlimited use of the Seiser Alm Aerial Cableway throughout the entire summer season. It is available at the ticket offices of the Seiser Alm Aerial Cableway. The season ticket is personal and therefore non-transferable

The annual pass is valid for 365 days from the date of purchase and allows you to use the Seiser Alm Aerial Cableway throughout this period. It is available at the ticket offices of the Seiser Alm Aerial Cableway. The annual pass is personal and therefore non-transferable.

The Seiser Alm Card Gold is a benefit card valid from 01 June to 11 October 2026. It grants access to the Seiser Alm gondola lift, all ropeway systems, and the various bus services in the area. You can purchase it at the ticket offices of the Seiser Alm gondola lift as well as at the tourist offices in Kastelruth, Seis am Schlern, and Völs am Schlern. The Seiser Alm Card Gold is a personal, non-transferable card.


With the Südtirol Guest Pass, you can purchase the Seiser Alm Card Gold at the listed discounted price. You will receive the Südtirol Guest Pass exclusively from your accommodation in Kastelruth, Seis am Schlern, Völs am Schlern and Tiers am Rosengarten; it is included in the price of your stay and valid for the entire duration of your holiday.

Rain impairs visibility. Ideally wait until the rain decreases and orient yourself by the ground markings.

When it rains, the ground becomes slippery. Walk carefully, look closely where you step and avoid steep, dangerous paths.

Avoid prominent objects in case of lightning (trees, boulders etc.). On a via ferrata take the next exit.

In rain, streams rise and develop great danger potential. Cross them only at the marked points!

In heavy rain, a rockfall can occur. Therefore, do not stay near vertical rock faces under any circumstances!

In a thunderstorm, metal objects can become dangerous. If you have something made of metal on your body, remove it immediately.

Leave the danger zone as quickly as possible and seek shelter at lower levels. Also observe the local warnings.

Make sure you can call for help in an emergency (e.g. via mobile phone) and inform someone about your route before you start.

Check the weather forecast, match clothing/equipment to the tour, pack a first-aid kit and rain or sun protection.

Avoid unnecessary noise and walk quietly to protect wildlife and preserve tranquillity.

Stick to marked paths, close gates and fences, and note that some paths cross private property.

Some plants and animals are protected. Respect them and help safeguard the vegetation.

Pack thoughtfully: take enough drinking water, carry your waste back to the valley and leave.

Keep your distance from grazing animals and do not feed or pet them; they can pose a danger.

Keep dogs on a lead; muzzles are mandatory on public transport and lifts. Dispose of dog waste.

Where trails are shared between hikers and cyclists, be considerate of others.

Our tourist offices can advise you on parking, public transport and access to starting points.

In emergencies, call 112 or use the “SOS EU Alp” app. You are legally required to provide first aid.

Less is more — and that applies especially when packing your rucksack. Pack only what you truly need, but pack it wisely:

• Local & seasonal food: 
  Ideal for energy and environmentally friendly thanks to short transport routes.
• Reusable container: 
  Keeps snacks fresh and allows you to carry your waste back down.
• Reusable water bottles: 
  Refill at drinking fountains to avoid plastic waste.
• Toilet paper: 
  Breaks down in 2–4 weeks; tissues take up to 5 years.
• Avoid unnecessary weight: 
  Mountain huts offer food and drinks, so no need to carry extra.

Checklist for day hikes:

• Hiking map
• Waste bag or box
• Small snack
• Refillable bottle
• Sun/rain protection
• First-aid kit
• Blister plasters
• Toilet paper
• Fully charged phone & charger
• Pocketknife
• Cash
• Weather-appropriate clothing & sturdy shoes

• Never leave anything behind in nature.
• Pack only what you need.
• Whatever you take up the mountain, take back down with you.
• Separate and dispose of waste correctly once home.

South Tyrol’s tap water is excellent quality. Help reduce plastic waste by using the many marked drinking fountains to refill your reusable bottle.

• Use public toilets whenever available.
• Prefer toilet paper over tissues — it breaks down much faster.
• Ideally: carry used toilet paper back in a small bag and dispose of it properly.
• Always go far away from water sources like streams, lakes or ponds.

• Keep your dog on a leash at all times.
• Use the designated dog-waste stations throughout the region. Waste bags are free and must be used and disposed of properly — never in nature.
• Dog waste must not remain on meadows, as livestock feed can be contaminated and lead to miscarriages in cows

Holiday with your dog

There are many hiking guides in the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm who can accompany you. Tourist offices and many accommodations also organise guided hikes several times a week. Feel free to join in!

Hiking guides
Tourist offices

Fossils are considered cultural assets under Italian law and are therefore protected, just like historical or archaeological finds.
For scientific research and decisions on how to handle these fossils, the local natural history museums and their palaeontologists are responsible in most Italian regions.
For the Province of Bozen-South Tyrol, the following applies:

• Extracting fossils is prohibited throughout the region.
  Collectors are required to inform themselves on-site about the compliance with legal regulations. The law stipulates severe penalties for violations.
  Special permits for collecting minerals in nature parks or collecting fossils throughout the region are granted exclusively for scientific purposes.
• Cultural artifacts are state property.
  Cultural artifacts (Italian: beni archeologici/beni culturali) are, according to Italian law, state property. Private individuals are not considered the lawful owners of artifacts discovered by chance. If someone makes a find of palaeontological interest, they are legally obliged to report the find within 48 hours to the relevant state representatives (such as the heritage office, police, forestry office, Carabinieri, etc.). After being examined, scientific finds are stored in museum depots, where the finder can view them at any time, provided the details of the find were recorded when the item was submitted.

So, if you find a fossil or stone and are unsure whether it has scientific/palaeontological value, proceed as follows:

• Record the personal details of the finder.
• Retain the item or take a photo of it (important: place something next to it to clearly show the size comparison, such as a Euro coin).
• Send the photo to the person responsible for palaeontology in the Province of Bolzano.
• If the examination concludes that the item is not of scientific interest, the finder may theoretically keep it, but they should be aware that the legal owner remains the state or the Province of Bozen-South Tyrol.

All rivers in the region are privately owned and may not be fished. The situation is different with the ponds. Fishing is permitted in the following ponds:

Kastelruth	Völs am Schlern/Völser Aicha
Marinzen Weiher pond (recommended for families) Dosler Weiher pond	Huber Weiher pond (recommended for families) Gflierer Weiher pond Oachner Weiher pond

No. All rivers in the region are privately owned and may not be fished.

Locality	Pond	Points of sale	Tickets & Prices
Kastelruth	Marinzenweiher pond Doslerweiher pond	Café Stern Plattenstraße 5 I-39040 Kastelruth +39 0471 706382 (Tickets for both ponds) Bar Café Hauenstein Kohlstatt 2 I-39040 Seis am Schlern +39 328 6355300 (Tickets for both ponds) Marinzenhütte Paniderstraße 26 I-39040 Kastelruth +39 0471 707158 (Only daily tickets for Marinzen Pond)	The ticket will be available from 1 April 2026. Marinzenweiher pond €30.00 per day. Doslerweiher pond €25.00 per day.
Völs am Schlern	Huber Weiher pond Gfliererweiher pond	Altes Gasthaus am Weiher Weiherstraße 29/A I-39050 Völs am Schlern Parking Völser Weiher Weiherstraße 28 I-39050 Völs am Schlern Alpin Roof Boznerstraße 5 I-39050 Völs am Schlern +39 0471 233210	The ticket will be available from 1 April 2026. The price is €25.00 per day
Völser Aicha	Oachner Weiher pond	Laitnkeller Unteraichaweg 2 I-39050 Völs am Schlern +39 0471 601094 Restaurant Schönblick Gfellweg 22 I-39050 Völs am Schlern +39 0471 601136	The ticket will be available from 12 April 2026. The price is €22.00 per day

Yes. Both in Kastelruth and in Völs am Schlern you can purchase an annual permit for fishing in the respective ponds.

Kastelruth	The annual pass costs €250.00 and is valid from 1 April to 15 November 2026. You can apply for it by phone with Markus Fill at +39 3351050530. With the annual pass, you can fish daily; it also applies to the ponds Radlmoos (Bühlen), St. Michael, St. Oswald and Furscher.
Völs am Schlern	The annual pass costs €280.00 and is valid from 1 April to 31 October 2026. You can purchase the annual pass at the Raiffeisenkasse Völs am Schlern. With this pass, you are allowed to fish twice a week at Huberweiher and twice a week at Gfliererweiher.

The P2 parking lot in Compatsch cannot be reserved in advance. The current parking fee is €30.00 per vehicle per day. Between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., parking is prohibited on the Seiser Alm; during this time, the access barriers remain closed.

According to legend, the long ridge of the Schlern is a popular gathering place for witches who fly in on their broomsticks from all directions and brew terrible storms there. The old folk still remember the grim tale of Hansel and the thunderstorm. Hansel lived in a hut at the foot of the Schlern. One day, as his wife was drawing a bucket of water from the well, she heard a strange hissing sound. It was odd, for not a breath of wind was stirring — and yet, with that hiss, a mighty tempest began to gather. The farmer’s wife looked up at the sky and, between the black thunderclouds, noticed a shadow. “Hansel, Haaansel!” she cried. “Come quickly and look up there!” Hansel hurried at once to the window and stared at the clouds. “God in heaven — that’s the Schlern witch! Just you wait, I’ll deal with her!” In an instant he seized his rifle, sprinkled the bullets with holy water, sprang out of the door, took careful aim and … bang, bang. A dreadful screech rang out: he had hit the witch, and with a dull thump she fell right at his feet. My God, how hideous she was! The sight of the witch was so ghastly that the farmer’s hair stood on end, and he collapsed to the ground, pale as death. Many years passed before he fully recovered from the shock, but he could never forget what happened that night for the rest of his life. From then on, at the slightest storm, he would bolt every window and door and wait, teeth chattering, until the thunderstorm had passed.

In the area around the Rosengarten there once ruled the dwarf king Laurin. His greatest pride was his garden, where splendid roses were in bloom. One day Laurin fell in love with the beautiful princess Simhild and, using his magical powers, abducted her into his realm. Simhild’s brother called on the Gothic king Dietrich for help to set her free. Dietrich rode into the mountains with his warriors, challenged Laurin to combat and defeated him.
King Laurin was taken prisoner but eventually managed to escape and returned to his rose garden. When he saw the roses in flower, he was seized by rage, for it was their bright red glow that had shown Dietrich the way into his realm.
So, Laurin cursed the roses: “Neither the bright day nor the dark night shall ever again behold the splendour of these roses!” Because the time between day and night — twilight — was left unmentioned, the Dolomites still glow rose-red today when the sun sinks behind the peaks.

Witch Martha loves children and nature. She can do magic, can transform into a squirrel, and likes Harry Potter. She is a good witch at heart. But because she is a witch, she can sometimes look a little frightening. Don’t let that put you off, though! Deep down, she wishes everyone only the very best. So there’s no need to be afraid of her. Witch Martha doesn’t live right in the forest; even so, the forest is her home. In her free time, she wanders there, breathes in the fresh air, and talks to the trees and the animals. She knows the beauty of nature — and she shows it to you, too. That is one of her magical abilities. In summer, Witch Martha also guides you through Castle Prösels and takes you back to times long past.

On a splendid summer’s day, a grim-looking farmhand left a farmhouse in St Valentin near Kastelruth and hurried off on his way. Everyone he passed shied away from his gaze in fear. Only those who had spotted him coming from afar had the courage to whisper to one another: “Look over there — that’s Kachler Hans! I’d wager all my twenty oxen that he’s heading up to the Schlern to dance with the witches — if not with the Devil himself.” Kachler Hans may have looked like an ordinary farmhand, but in truth he was a powerful sorcerer, master of the most astonishing feats of magic, and as strong as a bear. Just imagine: whenever Hans happened to be up on the Schlern, he was able to leap in a single bound from the summit of the Schlern straight onto the balcony of the farmhouse — simply so that he could be home in time for lunch. One day, in a fit of rage, Hans lifted a rock weighing tonnes — the “Tschonstoan” — as if it were nothing and hurled it from the peak of the Schlern all the way down to the Seiser Alm. To this day you can still marvel at that house-high boulder, with a beautiful larch growing on top of it.

Children aged 7 and over may take part in the “Dolomiti Ranger” programme and must be accompanied by an adult.

The fee for one child and its accompanying adult is €25.00. Each additional person pays €10.00.

The meeting point is at 2:00 p.m. at the (fee-based) car park at the Völser Weiher. The group returns there at 4:30 pm.

Wear warm, waterproof shoes and clothing, hats and gloves, and bring something warm to drink.

If the weather worsens, the tour may be ended early. In case of cancellation, you will receive a refund.

In 1978, a young innkeeper from Völs had the idea of launching the “Gastronomic October” together with fellow restaurateurs. This was the birth of the Völser Kuchlkastl, which extended the season of the local eateries into October.
Both locals and guests immediately embraced this culinary event – giving the chefs the confidence to continue.
They leafed through old cookbooks to rediscover long-forgotten recipes and used them to create new, modern dishes. This is how Brennsuppe, buckwheat noodles and mutton became socially acceptable again.
With their Kuchlkastl, the innkeepers of Völs focused on the harmonious combination of delicious food and fine wines. And the longer season was a delight not only for them, but also for visitors who were able to enjoy these special delicacies.

A new year brings a new menu. All dishes that the participating restaurants have included in their Kuchlkastl menu this year can be found in the menu available for download here.

Menü downloaden

… the first inn in Völs am Schlern was built in the 14th century?
Around 1300, the records of Völs mention a certain Erhard Tabernarius as the owner of an inn.
In 1593, the inn was officially documented for the first time. It catered to travellers and offered stabling for horses as well as horseshoes and nails for shoeing. This “Wirtshaus an den Porten” still exists today: the Hotel Rose-Wenzer at the Kirchplatz, church square.

… the Gumphof winery in Völs is among the best in Italy?
With the coveted tre bicchieri – three glasses – the testers of the Gambero Rosso elevated the Pinot Blanc Praesulis 2014 to the wine Olympus.

… the tourism success story of Völs am Schlern officially began in 1903?
That year, the hay bath was opened and the beautification association founded. Yet the farming village at the foot of the imposing Schlern had already been known more than 150 years earlier – as an “attractive and healthy place with healing waters and good accommodation” (Handbook for Travellers, 1838).

To receive a reduction at the ticket office, all eligible persons must be present and able to provide proof of identity

 

Please remember that at both the bottom and top stations of the Seiser Alm gondola lift, as well as inside the gondola lift cabins themselves – as in all public transport throughout Italy – dogs must be kept on a leash and wear a muzzle.

The Combi Card is a discount card that allows you to use the Seiser Alm gondola lift, the Seiser Alm Express (line 10), the Almbus, and the shuttle buses. It can be purchased at the ticket offices of the Seiser Alm gondola lift and at the tourist offices in Kastelruth, Seis am Schlern, and Völs am Schlern. The Combi Card is personal and non-transferable.


With the Südtirol Guest Pass, you receive the Combi Card at a reduced preferential rate. The Südtirol Guest Pass is available exclusively from your accommodation in Kastelruth, Seis am Schlern, Völs am Schlern, and Tiers am Rosengarten; it is included in the price of your stay and valid for its entire duration.

There are three parking options at the bottom station of the Seiser Alm gondola lift: a large free outdoor car park, the paid Walderer parking garage on two levels (P1), and the new paid parking garage at the bottom station of the Seiser Alm gondola lift (P2).

Parking	Hour	Day
Outdoor car park No parking from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am.	free	free
Parking garage Walderer P1	2,00 €	8,00 €
Parking garage Valley station P2	2,50 €	12,00 € Flat rate from the 4th hour

If you need to get in touch with someone from the Seiser Alm gondola lift, you will find the contact details here:
Seis-Seiser Alm Bahn AG
Schlernstraße 39 | I-39040 Seis am Schlern
T +39 0471 704270
info@seiseralmbahn.it | seiseralmbahn@legalmail.it

Yes, there are:

• For tobogganing, winter hiking or snowshoeing, the Combi Card is the best ticket.
• For cross-country skiing, you will need the Nordic Pass.
• For skiing, you will need a ski pass (Seiser Alm/Gröden or Dolomiti Superski).

The Nordic Pass is a discount card valid for the Seiser Alm Aerial Cableway, the Seiser Alm Express, the Almbus and the shuttle buses, as well as for all cross-country ski trails in the Seiser Alm/Gröden cross-country skiing area. The Nordic Pass is available at the ticket offices of the Seiser Alm Aerial Cableway and at the tourist offices in Kastelruth, Seis am Schlern and Völs am Schlern. The Nordic Pass is a personal, non-transferable card.


With the Südtirol Guest Pass, you can purchase the Nordic Pass at the stated discounted rate. The Südtirol Guest Pass is issued exclusively by your accommodation in Kastelruth, Seis am Schlern, Völs am Schlern and Tiers am Rosengarten; it is included in the holiday price for the duration of your stay.

There are three charging stations for electric vehicles at the bottom station. One is located outdoors, while the other two are situated on the respective levels of the parking garages. All charging stations are hyperchargers with an output of 100 kW to 150 kW, allowing you to charge your vehicle in around 30 minutes.
Using the “Neogy eMobility” app, you can view all public charging stations nearby, reserve them, start the charging process, and make payments.

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Yes, you may – up to Compatsch. The access road is open to private vehicles before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm. There are two pay-and-display car parks on the Seiser Alm. If both are already full before 9:00 am, access will be closed and you will not be allowed to pass the checkpoint at St. Valentin. In general, however, we recommend taking the Seiser Alm cable car.

The access road is open to private vehicles before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm.

The St. Valentin checkpoint, also called Infopoint, is a staffed cabin along the road to the Seiser Alm. Here you receive information and your parking ticket for P1 (Spitzbühl) or P2 (Compatsch). You must decide in advance which car park you intend to use. If both car parks are full, you will be informed at the checkpoint and required to return to the valley.

You may drive down from Compatsch at any time. Restrictions apply only to uphill traffic.

There are two pay-and-display car parks.

• Parking at P1 (Spitzbühl) costs €15.00 per day per vehicle and motorcycles €10.00.
• Parking at P2 (Compatsch) costs €30.00 per day per vehicle, corresponding to the price of an ascent and descent with the Seiser Alm gondola lift. Coaches pay €160.00 per day and motorcycles €15.00.

For parking lot P2 Compatsch, an online advance reservation will be required starting from June 15, 2026. Reservations can be made up to six days before your arrival. Car park P2 has two entrance barriers above Hotel Zorzi and two exit barriers (one at the entrance, one at the bus turning area). Parking on the Seiser Alm is prohibited from 11:00 pm to 5:00 am. During this time, entrance barriers do not open. Exit barriers operate at all times. At parking lot P2 Compatsch, entry is via a barrier where the QR code of the booking must be scanned. When leaving the parking lot, the QR code must be scanned again for exit. Current fees: €30.00 per day per vehicle, motorcycles €15.00 and coaches €160.00 per day.

For parking lot P1 Spitzbühl, an online advance reservation will be required starting from June 15, 2026. Reservations can be made up to six days before your arrival. At parking lot P1 Spitzbühl there is no access control,  the booked parking space can be chosen freely. Parking on the Seiser Alm is prohibited from 11:00 pm to 5:00 am. Current fees: €30.00 per day per vehicle and motorcycles €15.00 per day. Note: Coaches may park only at P2 in Compatsch.

The ticket includes a discount for the Spitzbühl lift or bus line 14 (Spitzbühl–Compatsch). Line 14 operates from 25 July to 6 September 2026 with a small shuttle bus.

• Spitzbühl → Compatsch: €4.00 per single ride
• Compatsch → Spitzbühl: free for everyone

With a Spitzbühl lift ticket, a Spitzbühl parking ticket (valid for 1 person), Südtirol Pass, Combi Card, Seiser Alm Card Gold, Dolomiti Supersummer Card and the Club Card (seasonal and annual), the journey from Spitzbühl to Compatsch is free.

Location and price. Car park P1 (Spitzbühl) is located at the bottom station of the Spitzbühl lift, slightly below Compatsch, and costs €15.00 per day. From P1, you can reach Compatsch via a 30-minute uphill walking trail.
Car park P2 (Compatsch) is located directly in Compatsch, near the top station of the Seiser Alm cable car, and costs €30.00 per day.

Yes, parking is prohibited between 11:00 pm and 5:00 am, and violations will be fined.

No, camping is only permitted at the campsite in Völs am Schlern. Please check availability in advance, especially during holiday periods and weekends, as capacity is often limited.
Wild camping, pitching tents or sleeping in vehicles of any kind is strictly prohibited on the Seiser Alm, in the Schlern–Rosengarten Nature Park and throughout the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm. Private property may not be used for camping either. Please respect these regulations to help us protect this sensitive landscape.

We recommend taking the Seiser Alm cable car. It is the quickest and most convenient way to reach the Seiser Alm. At the bottom station, cars and coaches can park free of charge on the large outdoor car park, and there are two additional pay-and-display parking garages.
If you prefer not to use the cable car, you can take the Seiser Alm Express (line 10), which provides an alternative route to the Seiser Alm.

Yes. Holders of an official European Disability Card may drive up to the Seiser Alm and to Compatsch at any time. Reserved, free parking spaces are available for them in Compatsch.The prerequisite is prior registration and the application for an access permit via the municipal portal www.zufahrt-seiseralm.it. If the designated parking spaces are full, a paid parking space must be booked.

The European Parking Card for people with disabilities must be placed visibly on the dashboard. If all reserved spaces are occupied, the pay car park P2 is available.

If you have booked accommodation on the Seiser Alm, special access regulations apply.

• On your day of arrival, you may drive onto the Seiser Alm at any time and continue as far as your accommodation.
• On your day of departure, you may leave your accommodation at any time.
• During your stay, you may drive from your accommodation to Compatsch before 10:00 am and after 5:00 pm.

The special driving permit for access to the Seiser Alm is issued in advance from your hosts.

During the intermediate seasons – from mid-April to mid-May and from early November to early December – the Seiser Alm cable car is closed. During this period, the road to Compatsch is open to private traffic all day.
Parking fees at Car Park P2 in Compatsch are €15.00 per day per car and €80.00 per day per coach. As an alternative to travelling by private car, you can use Bus Line 179 during the intermediate season. The bus runs three times in the morning and three times in the afternoon up to the Seiser Alm. With the Südtirol Guest Pass, travel on this line is free of charge.

The Südtirol Guest Pass is your personal benefits card and is included in the overnight rate of participating accommodation providers. It is valid for the entire duration of your stay and is non-transferable. In addition, you must validate the pass every time you board a means of transport; failure to do so may result in fines.
Children under the age of 6 do not receive a Südtirol Guest Pass, as they can use public transport – buses and regional trains – free of charge in any case.

Dogs are also not issued a Guest Pass; for them, the applicable fare must be paid on buses operated by the public transport network. On the shuttle buses of the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm, dogs may travel free of charge. Please note: a lead and muzzle are mandatory on all buses.

The Südtirol Guest Pass is now available exclusively in digital form. You will receive it by email at check-in. If you do not own a smartphone, you can of course have it printed out at any time.
If you use the smart check-in at your accommodation, you will receive the Guest Pass before your arrival. This is particularly convenient if you are travelling by public transport: the Guest Pass is valid from 00:00 on the day of arrival until 11:59 pm on the day of departure.

The following services are available to you free of charge:

• Use of all shuttle buses (routes 1, 2, 3, 3A, 5, 13 and 15) in the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm (exceptions are listed under “What is not included in the Südtirol Guest Pass?”)
• Use of all local public transport buses (city buses, regional buses and city lines)
• Use of all regional and regional express trains (R, RV and RE) from Brenner to Trento, from Mals to Meran and Bozen, and from Franzensfeste to Innichen (exceptions are listed under “What is not included in the Südtirol Guest Pass?”)
• Use of the Swiss PostBus service between Mals and Müstair (route 811)
• Use of route 273 (section Mals – Pfunds/Kajetansbrücke) and route 335 (Moos in Passeier – Obergurgl) operated by the Tyrol Transport Association
• Use of the Ritten ropeway (Bozen – Oberbozen), the Bozen – Kohlern ropeway, the Vilpian – Mölten ropeway and the Burgstall – Vöran ropeway
• Use of the Ritten narrow-gauge railway and the Mendel funicular railway
• Discounts on combined tickets for the Seiser Alm Aerial Cableway (Combi Card, Nordic Pass and Seiser Alm Card Gold)

You can plan your journeys using public transport here

As the Seiser Alm Aerial Cableway is privately owned, the Südtirol Guest Pass is not valid for this service. On the Seiser Alm Express (route 10), the Guest Pass is valid only as far as the St. Valentin roundabout. It is not valid on the Almbus (route 11), route 12 (Saltria – Monte Pana), the Nightliner N170 or the Tiers ropeway. Long-distance trains (e.g. EC trains, Railjet services, Frecciargento and Italo) cannot be used with the Südtirol Guest Pass either.

You must validate your Südtirol Guest Pass at the start of every journey by scanning the QR code at the validation device on the bus.
Please note: for train and ropeway rides, validation must be carried out before boarding; otherwise, penalties may apply. If you need to change during your journey, you do not have to validate your ticket again.

If you use the smart check-in offered by your accommodation, you will receive the Guest Pass before your arrival. This is particularly convenient if you plan to travel by public transport: the Guest Pass is valid from 00:00 on the day of arrival until 11:59 pm on the day of departure.
Attention: Whether your Guest Pass is valid for your entire journey depends on the means of transport you choose. All public buses and trains of Südtirolmobil are included, but long-distance trains such as Railjets and Eurocity trains are not.

Do you have a question that wasn’t answered here? If so, please contact the hosts at your accommodation or click the button below. The link provides extensive additional information about the Südtirol Guest Pass.

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In South Tyrol, great importance is placed on making public transport accessible for everyone – including people with limited mobility, families with pushchairs and travellers with luggage. By expanding accessible transport options, more people are able to use public transport, which helps reduce individual traffic and benefits the environment. Accessibility is therefore also an important aspect of sustainability.
In recent years, many train platforms have been raised and lifts installed. Modern buses and trains with low-floor access and designated spaces for wheelchairs and pushchairs are also in use.
In all regional buses, people with limited mobility and families with pushchairs must pay full fare. Blind and visually impaired people can generally use public transport free of charge; instead of a ticket, they must present a valid ID upon request. Important: people with disabilities must present a valid disability card to receive a discount or free travel.

If you travel to South Tyrol by bus or train, you can use the South Tyrol-wide connection shuttle “Südtirol Transfer” for the last kilometres to your accommodation. From the train stations in Bozen and Brixen, as well as from the long-distance bus stops in Bozen, Klausen and Vahrn, you can reach your accommodation comfortably – and return there after your holiday. On request, the shuttle is barrier-free and can also transport bicycles and pets.
More information: www.suedtiroltransfer.com

There are over 100 barrier-free accommodation options in the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm. When searching for accommodation, you can apply a filter and select “accessible”. This gives you an overview of all establishments offering accessible comfort. Further down this page, you will find all accessible accommodation at a glance.

Accessible accommodations

• The Seiser Alm cable car is fully accessible and comfortably takes you up to the largest high alpine meadow in Europe. The spacious cabins are accessible to everyone and can accommodate up to 16 passengers. For reasons of space, wheelchair users are given priority when boarding. Travel on the Seiser Alm gondola lift is free of charge for blind passengers, people with 100% disability, and wheelchair users. Passengers with disabilities are entitled to a reduced fare for the return journey (ascent and descent).

• Holders of an official European Disability Card may drive up to the Seiser Alm and to Compatsch at any time. Reserved, free parking spaces are available for them in Compatsch.The prerequisite is prior registration and the application for an access permit via the municipal portal www.zufahrt-seiseralm.it. If the designated parking spaces are full, a paid parking space must be booked.

  The European Parking Card for people with disabilities must be placed visibly on the dashboard. If all reserved spaces are occupied, the pay car park P2 is available.

  

The “parking finder“ app supports the mobility of people with disabilities by making it easier to find a parking space and navigate there. In addition to navigation, the app allows users to add new parking spaces, report changes to existing entries and notify others of accessibility issues. Disabled parking spaces in all 116 South Tyrolean municipalities were recorded via GPS for this project. The app is available for smartphones and tablets (iOS and Android).

Download here

Public sanitary facilities must include at least one fully accessible toilet and one accessible washbasin. In the Dolomites region Seiser Alm, accessible public toilets are located at:

• Bus station in Kastelruth and the Marinzen ropeway bottom station
• Bus station and Nature Park Visitor Centre in Seis am Schlern
• Bottom and top station of the Seiser Alm cable car
• Bus station and village square in Völs am Schlern
• By the parish church and at the bottom/top stations of the Cabrio gondola lift in Tiers am Rosengarten

The Seiser Alm cable car offers discounts for people with disabilities upon presentation of a valid disability card.
People with 100% disability travel free of charge.
The Telemix Puflatsch is also an accessible lift. Discounts:

• Wheelchair users and blind people: free
• Companion of blind person: 50% discount
• People with ≥ 51% disability: 20% discount
• People with 100% disability: 50% discount

The Marinzen ropeway in Kastelruth and the Cabrio gondola lift in Tiers am Rosengarten are also barrier-free. Discounts:

• Marinzen ropeway: free for wheelchair users and their companion
• Cabrio gondola lift: 20% discount for people with ≥ 51% disability

People with ≥ 51% disability receive a 20% discount on day, multi-day and season ski passes. Excluded: Superdays ski passes, “Directly to the Lift”, “Superski Family” ski passes and value cards.
To obtain the discount, please contact the ticket offices or email info@dolomitisuperski.com.

Absolutely – the Seiser Alm ski area is perfect for monoskiers. It is equipped exclusively with chairlifts, which monoskiers can use without difficulty. No need to transfer into a gondola. Wide slopes add to a barrier-free skiing experience.

Our ski schools are committed to making skiing accessible for everyone. They offer specially trained instructors who cater to the needs of people with disabilities.

Ski school Schlern 3000
Ski school Seiser Alm

Yes, at the Völser Weiher lake in Völs. People with disabilities can easily circle the lake and enjoy a refreshing swim. There is a special device allowing wheelchair users to enter the water safely.

Yes, there are. On the hiking map further below you’ll find an overview of all accessible routes.
In Seis am Schlern, there is also a barrier-free circular trail of approx. 1 km – the “geo trail”. It focuses on the formation of the Schlern and key events in Earth’s history. Start/end: Nature Park Visitor Centre Schlern-Rosengarten. The trail follows existing footpaths and includes a tactile guidance system for visually impaired visitors.

With the following tickets, you can also use these shuttle buses:

• Südtirol Guest Pass
• Tickets of the South Tyrolean public transport network (remember to validate)
• Combi Card (just show it)
• Nordic Pass (just show it)
• Seiser Alm Card Gold

If you do not have any of these tickets, you can purchase:

• A day ticket for 4.00 €
• A 3-day ticket for 9.00 €
• A 7-day ticket for 11.00 €

Tickets are available from ticket machines; the day ticket is also available at the tourist offices in Kastelruth or Seis am Schlern.
Please note: You cannot buy tickets on the shuttle buses! The only exception is line 13 to the Völser Weiher: a single ride costs 2.00 €, an ascent & descent 3.00 €. Children under 6 and dogs travel free of charge on the shuttle buses.
Ski passes are not valid tickets for shuttle buses or public bus services; they only entitle you to use the lifts (Seiser Alm gondola lift and ropeways in the Seiser Alm/Gröden ski area).

Overview of lines:

• Line 1: Seis am Schlern centre > Seiser Alm gondola lift
• Line 2: Völs am Schlern > St. Anton > St. Konstantin > Seiser Alm gondola lift
• Line 3/3A: Kastelruth > Seis am Schlern > Seiser Alm gondola lift
• Line 13: Völs am Schlern > Völser Weiher

These shuttle buses operate only in winter. You may use them only if you stay in one of the participating accommodation establishments. There, you will receive special tickets for these shuttle buses.
Please note: The Combi Card, Nordic Pass, Seiser Alm Card Gold, Südtirol Guest Pass and public transport tickets are not valid on these lines.

Overview of lines:

• 4 Seiser Alm Bahn > Kastelruth Dorflift
• 6 Tianes > Tiosels > Kastelruth > Seiser Alm Bahn
• 7 Hotel Emmy > Seiser Alm Bahn
• 8 Hotel Waldrast und Hotel Dolomitenhof > Seiser Alm Bahn
• 9 Obervalentin > Seiser Alm Bahn

Public buses operate under the fares of the South Tyrolean public transport network. In addition to these standard tickets, the Südtirol Guest Pass is also valid on public buses. Tickets can be purchased directly on board. Children under 6 travel free of charge.
Please note: Tickets designed for shuttle buses (day/3-day/7-day tickets, Combi Card, Seiser Alm Card Gold, Nordic Pass) are not valid on public transport buses.

Overview of lines:

• Line 170: Bolzano > Völs am Schlern > Seis am Schlern > Kastelruth > Brixen
• Line 172: Seiser Alm gondola lift > Seis am Schlern > Kastelruth > Gröden
• Line 176: Seis am Schlern > Prösels > Tiers am Rosengarten
• Line 177: Tagusens > Kastelruth > Seis am Schlern > St. Oswald
• Line 179: Seis am Schlern > Kastelruth > Compatsch > Saltria (when gondola lift is closed)
• Line 185: Tiers am Rosengarten > Bozen
• Line 186: St. Zyprian > Niger Pass > Frommer Alm > Paolina

Line 179 operates only during the mid-season, when the Seiser Alm gondola lift is closed (mid-April to mid-May and early November to early December). During these periods, line 179 runs three times in the morning and three times in the afternoon up to the Seiser Alm. It is a public bus line and free for holders of the Südtirol Guest Pass.

The Seiser Alm Express runs between Seis am Schlern, Kastelruth and the Seiser Alm.
With these tickets – available at the tourist offices in Kastelruth and Seis am Schlern and at the bottom station of the Seiser Alm gondola lift – you can also use the Seiser Alm Express:

• Combi Card
• Nordic Pass
• Seiser Alm Card Gold

Tickets for the Seiser Alm Express are available only on board; a return ticket costs 30.00 €. Children under 6 travel free.
For dogs, a single ride costs 3.00 € and a day ticket 6.00 €.
Achtung: Ski passes and the Südtirol Guest Pass are not valid on the Seiser Alm Express. The Südtirol Alto Adige Guest Pass is valid on a limited basis on the Seis – Kastelruth – Infopoint (St. Valentin) route.

The price for the Seiser Alm Express (line 10) and the Seiser Alm Aerial Cableway is identical. However, the Seiser Alm Aerial Cableway is much more flexible, as it operates continuously. If you take the bus, you must follow the timetable. The views from the Aerial Cableway are also far more scenic. Additionally, the Seiser Alm Express usually starts in Kastelruth and reaches Seis am Schlern only twice a day.

The Almbus operates between Compatsch and Saltria. Children under 6 travel free.
With the following tickets, you can also use the Almbus:

• Combi Card
• Nordic Pass
• Seiser Alm Card Gold

The following tickets can be purchased on board or at ticket machines in Compatsch and Saltria:

• Single ride: 4.00 €
• With return ride: 7.00 €

The following tickets are available only at the tourist office Seiser Alm or at ticket machines in Compatsch and Saltria:

• 3-day ticket: 11.00 €
• 7-day ticket: 17.00 €

Attention: Ski passes and the Südtirol Guest Pass are not valid on the Almbus.

Line 12 operates only in winter. Tickets can be purchased on board and at ticket machines on the Seiser Alm (Saltria).

• Single ride: 5.00 €
• With return ride: 9.00 €

Please note: Every ride must be paid for; ski passes and other discount cards are not valid on line 12. Payment by credit card is not possible on board.

Line 14 operates only during the summer season, from 15 June to 28 September 2026. This small bus with eight seats offers easier access to the Spitzbühl lift and the Tschapit area.

• From Spitzbühl to Compatsch: single ride 4.00 €
• From Compatsch to Spitzbühl: free for everyone

With the Spitzbühl lift ticket, Südtirol Pass, Combi Card, Seiser Alm Card Gold and Dolomiti Supersummer Card, the ride from Spitzbühl to Compatsch is also free.

This service is free of charge. It runs between Tiers am Rosengarten and the bus station in St. Zyprian.

Night owls in the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm love using the Nightliner on weekends instead of their own car.

Friday route: Panider Sattel – Kastelruth – Seis am Schlern – Völs am Schlern
Saturday route: Panider Sattel – Kastelruth – Seis am Schlern – Völs am Schlern – Waidbruck (connection to Pustertal) – Bozen

Tickets can be purchased on board. A single trip costs 3.00 €, a night ticket 5.00 €.
Please note: The Südtirol Guest Pass is not valid on the Nightliner

Dogs must be kept on a lead and wear a muzzle on all public transport and lifts.
The following lines do not transport bicycles:

• Shuttle bus lines 1, 2, 3, 3A, 5, 13 and 15
• Seiser Alm Express (line 10)
• Almbus (line 11)
• Line 14 (Compatsch > Spitzbühl > Compatsch)

There are three parking options at the bottom station: a large free outdoor car park, the Silbernagl paid multi-storey car park with two levels (P1), and the new paid multi-storey car park located directly at the bottom station (P2).

Yes. Three charging stations for electric vehicles are available: one outdoors and two inside the car parks. These are hyperchargers with 100–150 kW output, allowing you to charge your vehicle in around 30 minutes.
Via the “Neogy eMobility” app, you can view all public charging stations nearby, reserve them, start the charging process and pay.

Yes, up to Compatsch. The access road is open before 9.00 am and after 5.00 pm. Two paid car parks are available on the Alpine pasture. If both are full before 9.00 am, access will be closed and you will not be able to pass the St. Valentin checkpoint. We generally recommend taking the Seiser Alm Aerial Cableway instead.

During the off-seasons – from mid-April to mid-May and from early November to early December – the Seiser Alm Aerial Cableway remains closed. During this period, the road to Compatsch is open to private traffic throughout the day.
At car park P2 in Compatsch, the fee is €15.00 per day per car and €80.00 per day per coach. Parking at car park P2 (Spitzbühl) is free of charge.
Instead of using a private car, you can also take Line 179 during the shoulder season. It operates three times in the morning and three times in the afternoon to the Seiser Alm. With the Südtirol Guest Pass, the journey is free of charge for you.

Some of the public car parks in Kastelruth, Seis am Schlern, Völs am Schlern and Tiers am Rosengarten are also equipped with charging stations for electric vehicles – and their number is steadily increasing.
Currently, the following charging stations are publicly accessible:

• The Seiser Alm Aerial Cableway charging station: At the bottom station of the Seiser Alm Aerial Cableway, there are three charging stations for electric vehicles. One is located outdoors, while the other two are situated in the P1 and P2 parking garages
• The charging station in Kastelruth - St. Anna (next to the street)
• The charging station on village square in Völs am Schlern
• The charging station on Brunnenplatz in Tiers am Rosengarten and at the bottom station of the Cabrio Aerial Cableway in St. Zyprian

Using the “Neogy eMobility” app, you can view all public electric charging stations nearby, reserve them, start the charging process and make payments. An interactive map of all publicly accessible charging stations in South Tyrol, providing important real-time information, can be found here.

Travelling by train is a relaxed and eco-friendly way to reach South Tyrol.
Intercity, EuroCity and Railjet trains operated by Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Austrian Railways (ÖBB), as well as Trenitalia’s Frecce services, stop only in Bozen and Brixen. Regional trains, however, also stop in Waidbruck.
From the Brenner Pass onwards, your Südtirol Guest Pass is valid and allows you to continue your journey free of charge – though only on regional trains and only after validating your Guest Pass at Brenner station.
In DB and ÖBB trains, you can also purchase the “South Tyrol connecting ticket” for €5.00. This ticket allows you to use public transport throughout South Tyrol on both your arrival and departure days.
Direct train connections – without changing trains – to Brixen or Bozen run from Munich, Vienna and Innsbruck. A night train, the Intercity Notte, connects Rome with the Brenner Pass and stops in Bozen and Brixen.
From these stations, direct bus services take you to the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm in around 30 to 50 minutes, depending on your destination.
Alternatively, you can book a shuttle with “Südtirol Transfer”, which takes you from the station of your choice directly to your accommodation.
Upon request, your hosts may also arrange a pick-up service. Or you can make use of one of the numerous taxi companies in the Dolomites region Seiser Alm. 

• Bus connections
  
• Südtirol Transfer
  
• To the taxis
  
• Trainline

Flixbus offers direct coach services to South Tyrol, with stops in Klausen, Brixen and Bozen. From there, direct bus services take you to the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm in 30 to 50 minutes, depending on your holiday village.
Alternatively, you can book a shuttle with “Südtirol Transfer”, which will take you from the chosen stop directly to your accommodation.
Your hosts may also organise a transfer for you, or you can call one of the local taxi companies.

• Bus connections
• Flixbus
  
• Südtirol Transfer
  
• To the taxis

+ Which train stations are closest & how do I reach my accommodation from there?
Waidbruck station is the closest to the Dolomites region Seiser Alm, but only regional trains stop there.
If you are travelling from further away, your destination should be Bozen, Brixen or Klausen. These stations are all about 30 km from the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm and are served regularly by InterCity and EuroCity trains.
From all four stations – Klausen, Brixen, Bozen and Waidbruck – direct bus services operate to the Dolomites region Seiser Alm. Depending on the village, travel time is between 30 and 50 minutes.
Alternatively, you can book a shuttle with “Südtirol Transfer”, taking you directly to your accommodation.
Your hosts may also organise a pick-up service. Or you can use one of the local taxi companies.

• Bus connections
• Südtirol Transfer
  
• To the taxis

Yes. From Italy, Germany, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, you can have your luggage shipped directly to your accommodation. Both “Insam Express” and the ÖBB luggage service offer this convenient solution. You can even send your bicycle this way.

Insam Express
ÖBB luggage service

If you would like to stop in Bozen before heading to your accommodation, the Base Camp Dolomites at Bolzano station offers luggage and bike storage. For a fee, you can store your belongings for a few hours, a full day or even longer.

Base Camp Bozen

No matter which direction you are coming from, you will travel via the Brenner motorway A22.

• Approaching from the north, take the A22 exit Klausen – Seiser Alm/Schlern area. From there, the holiday villages are easy to reach (Kastelruth: 17 km; Seis am Schlern: 18 km; Seiser Alm: 25 km; Völs am Schlern: 25 km; Tiers am Rosengarten: 30 km).
• Approaching from the south, take the A22 exit Bozen Nord – Seiser Alm/Schlern area. From there, the holiday villages are easy to reach (Völs am Schlern: 12 km; Tiers am Rosengarten: 18 km; Seis am Schlern: 18 km; Kastelruth: 22 km; Seiser Alm: 29 km).

You can find up-to-date traffic information for South Tyrol via the Bolzano Traffic Information Centre.

Traffic Reporting Centre

The Lueg Bridge on the Austrian section of the A22 Brenner motorway is currently being renovated. From January 2025, only one lane per direction will remain open. During periods of heavy traffic, a second lane may be opened to improve traffic flow.

More information

Some of the public car parks in Kastelruth, Seis am Schlern, Völs am Schlern and Tiers am Rosengarten are also equipped with charging stations for electric vehicles – and their number is steadily increasing.
Currently, the following charging stations are publicly accessible:

• The Seiser Alm Aerial Cableway charging station
At the bottom station of the Seiser Alm Aerial Cableway, there are three charging stations for electric vehicles. One is located outdoors, while the other two are situated in the P1 and P2 parking garages.
• The charging station on village square in Völs am Schlern
• The charging station on Brunnenplatz in Tiers am Rosengarten and at the bottom station of the Cabrio Aerial Cableway in St. Zyprian

Using the “Neogy eMobility” app, you can view all public electric charging stations nearby, reserve them, start the charging process and make payments. An interactive map of all publicly accessible charging stations in South Tyrol, providing important real-time information, can be found here.

No, camping is only permitted at the campsite in Völs am Schlern. Please therefore make sure to inform yourself in advance about campsites in the area if you are travelling in South Tyrol with a motorhome or camper van.
In the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm, there is only one campsite, located in Völs am Schlern, and camping is permitted exclusively there.
Attention: Especially during holiday periods and at weekends, the campsite’s capacity is often limited. For this reason, you should definitely call or email before your arrival to ensure that a pitch is available for you at Camping Seiser Alm. Please travel with your camper only if you have a confirmed booking.

Wild camping, pitching tents, and overnight stays in vehicles of any kind are strictly prohibited on the Seiser Alm, in the Schlern–Rosengarten Nature Park, and throughout the entire Dolomites Region Seiser Alm, and violations will be penalised. You are also not permitted to camp on private property. Please comply with these regulations and help us protect the natural environment of the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm.

South Tyrol’s only airport is located in Bozen and is therefore the closest airport for your holiday in the Dolomites region Seiser Alm.
Sky Alps offers regular direct flights from Brussels, Copenhagen, Rotterdam, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Berlin and London to Bozen and back.
Verona and Venice to the south and Innsbruck to the north are the nearest airports outside South Tyrol. Other airports within reach include Munich, Treviso, Bergamo, Bologna and Milan.

• Bozen Airport (31 km) 
• Innsbruck Airport (109 km) 
• Verona Airport (173 km) 
• Venice Airport (207 km) 
• Treviso Airport (213 km) 
• Bergamo Airport (257 km) 
• Bologna Airport (298 km) 
• Milan Malpensa Airport (341 km) 
• Milan Linate Airport (290 km) 
• Munich Airport (291 km) 

Depending on your airport, there are various options:

• Coach operators such as Flixbus, Marinobus and Südtirol Bus offer services from Italian airports and from Munich Airport to South Tyrol.
• You can continue your journey from airports in Italy and abroad by train, getting off in Bozen, Brixen or Waidbruck. More details can be found under “What should I know about travelling by train?” and “Which train stations are closest & how do I reach my accommodation?”.
• With “Südtirol Transfer”, you can also book a shuttle that takes you directly from the chosen bus stop or airport to your accommodation. On request, your hosts can also organise pick-up from the station or airport. Alternatively, you may book one of the many taxi companies in the Dolomites region Seiser Alm.
  Südtirol Transfer
  To the taxis
• From Bozen Airport, bus connections run to Bozen bus station (line no. 120) and onwards to the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm (line no. 170).
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If you book at least 7 nights in one of the participating accommodations within the specified period, you only pay for 6 nights. Additionally, you will receive a 6-day ski pass for the price of a 5-day ski pass, whether you choose the Seiser Alm/Gröden pass or the Dolomiti Superski pass.

If you purchase your ski pass online by 28.02.2027, you will also receive an additional 5% discount on the selected ski pass.
At the mentioned ski schools, you will get a 15% discount on group ski courses of at least 5 days. If you rent your ski equipment for at least 4 days, you will also receive a 15% discount at the listed ski rental shops.

If you book at least 4 nights in one of the participating accommodation facilities within the specified period, you only pay for 3 nights. The same formula applies to your ski pass, whether you choose the Seiser Alm/Gröden pass or the Dolomiti Superski pass.

If you purchase your ski pass online by 28.02.2027, you will also receive an additional 5% discount on the selected ski pass.
At the listed ski schools, you will get a 15% discount on group ski courses lasting 4 days or more, or a 10% discount on 4 x 2 private lessons (10:00 am – 12:00 noon or 11:00 am – 1:00 pm). If you rent your ski equipment for at least 4 days, you will also receive a 15% discount at the participating ski rental shops.

To protect this special Dolomites region and preserve it for future generations, the Schlern area was placed under protection on 16 September 1974. This marked the creation of South Tyrol’s first nature park. In 2003, the Schlern Nature Park was expanded to include the Rosengarten massif and has since been known as the Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park. It is also part of the Europe-wide “Natura 2000” protected area and has been included in the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage since 2009

The Schlern, with its majestic rock towers — the Santner and the Euringer — is considered a symbol of South Tyrol. The Rosengarten massif, with its many rock towers, is renowned far beyond the region. Flora and fauna in the nature park are highly diverse, with around 800 species of flowering and fern plants. Geologically and geomorphologically, the park is of exceptional importance. The imposing Dolomites formations of Schlern and Rosengarten consist of robust carbonate rock. They were once two fossil coral reefs (atolls) that surfaced through erosion. Even today, one can still identify where the inner lagoon, the reef and the steep submarine slopes once were. Further insights are available at the nature park visitor centre.

At the legendary Rosengarten massif, the Enrosadira — or alpenglow — displays its full splendour: at sunset, the Dolomites rock glows in brilliant shades of red. According to legend, this magical light is a result of King Laurin’s curse. Learn more here.

• South Tyrol’s first nature park
• Established: 16/09/1974
• Expanded to include Rosengarten: 14/09/2003
• Area: 7,288 hectares
• Municipalities included:
  • Kastelruth (6,483 residents, area 11,781 ha, park share 2,313 ha)
  • Völs am Schlern (3,469 residents, area 4,438 ha, park share 1,955 ha)
  • Tiers am Rosengarten (975 residents, area 4,209 ha, park share 3,023 ha)
• Schlern-Rosengarten Visitor Centre
  • Seis am Schlern, Oswald-von-Wolkenstein-Platz 6
• Nature park info points:
  • Venetian saw mill Steger Säge, Tiers am Rosengarten
  • Völser Weiher/Lake Völs

Special places require special protection. To preserve this sensitive ecosystem, please follow these guidelines:

• Do not destroy nests, dens or other habitats.
• Do not collect mushrooms, plants or minerals.
•  Lighting fires and leaving rubbish behind is prohibited.
•  Avoid noise and stay on marked trails.
•  Camping and overnight stays are strictly forbidden.
•  Use public transport whenever possible.
•  Respect private property.
•  Park only in designated car parks.
•  Dogs must always be kept on a lead.
•  Do not feed or pet grazing livestock.
•  Close gates and fences after passing through.
•  Be considerate towards other visitors on trails and cycle routes.
•  Be patient and respectful when stopping at mountain huts.
•  Drones are not permitted.

The visitor centre is located at Oswald-von-Wolkenstein-Platz 6 in the centre of Seis am Schlern.

By bus:
Seis and the visitor centre are easily accessible by public transport. The bus station, where all lines stop, is just a two-minute walk from the centre and the visitor centre.

By car:
At the roundabout in Seis, take the exit towards the village centre. After 150 metres, the visitor centre is on your left.
A two-minute walk from the centre, there is an underground car park behind the Esso petrol station, below the bus station. The first level is paid parking; the second level allows two hours free parking with a parking disc.

The visitor centre is open:

• Monday to Friday
  8:30 am–12:30 pm | 14:00–17:00 pm
• Saturday
  8:30 am–12:30 pm

Nothing — admission to the Schlern-Rosengarten Visitor Centre is free for everyone.

In July, August and September, free guided tours take place every Thursday:

• German: 9:30 am
•  Italian: 11:00 am

Registration is not required.

Schlern-Rosengarten Visitor Centre
Oswald-von-Wolkenstein-Platz 6
I-39040 Seis am Schlern
+39 0471 708110
info.sr@provinz.bz.it
https://naturparks.provinz.bz.it/schlern-rosengarten/naturparkhaus.asp

You can rent a toboggan directly at the huts or at the bottom stations of the Seiser Alm gondola lift, as well as at the following ski rental shops:

 

• Ski helmet (mandatory for everyone)
• Thin hat/head covering (to wear under the helmet)
• Ski goggles
• Long, warm socks plus an extra pair
• Sturdy, waterproof winter hiking boots
• Warm, weatherproof clothing
• Waterproof gloves
• Neck warmer
• Backpack

Walking on the cross-country trails is strictly forbidden. Winter hikers have their own extensive network of trails.

Dogs are not permitted on the trails – for their own safety and for the safety of all skiers.

A toboggan would damage the perfectly groomed tracks. Please head to the toboggan runs instead!

A pushchair would harm the trail surface, so it is prohibited. Families are kindly asked to use the winter hiking paths.

Even in winter, cyclists sometimes travel across the Seiser Alm. Please keep away from the cross-country trails.

The cross-country tickets listed here are valid exclusively for the use of the trails in the Seiser Alm/Val Gardena cross-country ski region. The ascent and descent with the Seiser Alm Aerial Cablewayis not included. If you would also like to use the gondola lift, the Nordic Pass is the best ticket for you.

Cross-country ski tickets for the Seiser Alm/Val Gardena region are available at the following sales points:

• From the trail controller
• Tourist Office Seiser Alm (mornings only)
• Schlern 3000 Ski School
• Seiser Alm Ski School
• Sport Hans (day and weekly tickets only)
• Sporthotel Sonne (day and weekly tickets only)
• Adler Lodge Alpe (day and weekly tickets only)
• Alpenhotel Panorama (day and weekly tickets only)
• Hotel Goldknopf (day and weekly tickets only)
• Tirler Dolomites Living Hotel (day and weekly tickets only)

The Nordic Pass is non-transferable and can be purchased only at the ticket offices of the Seiser Alm gondola lift, at the tourist offices in Kastelruth, Seis am Schlern, Völs am Schlern, as well as in selected accommodation establishments.

A liability insurance is mandatory on the slopes. You can purchase it daily at ski pass sales points or online.

Skiing under the influence of alcohol or drugs is prohibited; road traffic regulations apply throughout the ski area.

Helmets are compulsory on all ski slopes and in the snowparks. Anyone skiing without a helmet will incur a fine.

Winner in the category “Extraklasse: World-leading ski area up to 80 km of slopes”

2nd place in the category “Cross-country skiing”
3rd place in the category “Best snowpark”

1st place in the category “Cross-country skiing”

2nd place in the category “Best ski area in the Alps”

1st place in the category “Beginners”
1st place in the category “Families/Children”
2nd place in the category “Top ski areas 2020/2021”
2nd place in the category “Cross-country skiing”
3rd place in the category “Mountain huts/Gastronomy”

If an accompanying adult purchases a day or multi-day ski pass for themselves and simultaneously buys an identical ski pass for a child (born 2018–2022), the child’s ski pass is free of charge. This offer applies to one child per accompanying adult. The child must be present, and their ID must be shown. Discounted ski passes are therefore only available at the ski pass sales points. If you purchase a day or multi-day ski pass for a child without simultaneously buying an identical adult ski pass, the child (born 2018–2022) receives a 50% discount on their ski pass.  Please note: Discounted ski passes are only available at the sales points.

Juniors (born 2008–2017) receive a 30% discount on their day or multi-day ski pass. Discounted ski passes are available only at the sales points, as you must present your ID when purchasing. Seniors (born 1960 or earlier) receive a 10% discount on their day or multi-day ski pass and must also present their ID. Therefore, discounted ski passes are available only at the sales points.

Guests with a certified disability of at least 51% receive a 20% discount on their day and multi-day ski pass as well as on the season pass.
Excluded from this discount are Superdays ski passes, the “Directly to the Lift” service, “Superski Family” passes and value cards.
Please note: Discounted ski passes are only available at the ski pass sales points.

The My Dolomiti Card is a personal, rechargeable card and is available free of charge at the main points of sale. You can load a new ski pass onto this card as often as you wish – either at home after purchasing online or directly at the ski pass sales points.
On the Dolomiti Superski app or website, you can also create a My Dolomiti profile and link it to your card. In your personal Ski Performance Check, you can then view the number of ropeway systems used, the kilometres of slopes covered, the altitude metres skied and much more.

Yes, both the Seiser Alm/Val Gardena ski pass and the Dolomiti Superski Pass include the ascent and descent with the Seiser Alm Aerial Cableway.

With its 181 kilometres of slopes and 79 ropeway systems, the Seiser Alm/Val Gardena ski area is the largest ski area in the Dolomiti Superski ski carousel. Admittedly, we are a little proud of that fact.

The questions that all those involved have asked themselves include the following: How should tourism in the Dolomites region of the Seiser Alm be shaped? What can tourism contribute to overall economic development? How can traffic during the high season be managed so that the situation remains acceptable for both residents and holidaymakers? And above all: what should tourism bring to the region in the future?

The mission statement defines the strengths, values and unique characteristics of the Dolomites region Seiser Alm. It also identifies concrete areas of action and key objectives that guide our daily work. The central insight: every tourism-related decision must align with sustainability principles, and all measures must be designed so that future generations benefit from their social, economic and environmental impacts.

Ideally, the measures contribute not only to tourism but also to local trades, agriculture, commerce, service providers and the wider population. The Dolomites Region Seiser Alm also aims to serve as a model, demonstrating how thoughtful and sustainable decision-making can strengthen the region’s assets and preserve them for the future.

The requirements of the GSTC are based on four thematic areas of sustainability:

• Sustainable management
• Socio-economic sustainability
• Cultural sustainability
• Environmental sustainability

Yes. Since October 2023, the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm has met all ecological, social and cultural criteria, as confirmed by a comprehensive audit carried out by Green Destination. The region subsequently achieved Level 3, the highest Sustainability Label South Tyrol.
With this label, we want to highlight our commitment to responsible tourism.

The “Tourism Sustainability Programme South Tyrol” guides us on our path towards a more sustainable orientation. It is based on the GSTC destination criteria and represents a key step towards a future-proof tourism landscape.
The programme helps us assess where we currently stand in various areas of sustainability. Based on this, we develop long-term measures for our region.

We want the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm to remain a sustainable and attractive living environment for locals and visitors alike. We also want to reinforce and safeguard our credibility regarding sustainability. All measures must be designed so that their social, economic and environmental impacts benefit future generations.

As the path towards greater sustainability is long-term, the label is divided into three levels. The more criteria a business meets, the higher its level. Level 3 corresponds to GSTC certification and is internationally recognised.

Since October 2023, the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm has met all ecological, social and cultural criteria for Level 3. After an in-depth audit by Green Destination, we received Level 3 – the highest Sustainability Label South Tyrol. With this label, we underline our commitment to responsible tourism.

Yes. These include, among others, the EU Ecolabel, Klima Hotel, Bio Fair Südtirol, Green Sign Hotel and several more. South Tyrolean businesses that hold such certifications may submit them as part of the process to obtain one of the Sustainability Labels South Tyrol.

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Here you’ll find all sustainable accommodation options in the Dolomites region Seiser Alm:

Sustainable accommodations

The drive takes about 20 minutes. The road is quite winding in some sections, but it is well-maintained and generally easy to drive.

The Südtirol Guest Pass is not valid for the Seiser Alm cable car, as it is privately operated. The Seiser Alm Express (Line 10) is also not included in the Guest Pass. Tickets for Line 10 are available only directly on the bus. A round-trip ticket costs €30.00. Payment is accepted in cash only.

Tickets for the public bus lines (lines 170, 172, 176, 177, 179, and 185) can be purchased directly on the bus. These lines can also be used with the Südtirol Guest Pass. For the shuttle lines (lines 1, 2, 3, 3A, 5, 13, and 15), the following tickets are available at ticket machines: a one-day ticket for €4.00, a three-day ticket for €9.00, or a seven-day ticket for €11.00. The one-day ticket is also available at the tourist offices in Kastelruth or Seis am Schlern. The shuttle bus can also be used with the following cards: Combi Card, Nordic Pass, Seiser Alm Card Gold, and Südtirol Guest Pass.

The public restrooms are located in Kastelruth, at the bus station.

The starting point for the hike to Mount Calvario is the historic square in Kastelruth. From there, the trail passes through the right arch of the current town hall. Along the route, hikers will encounter two chapels and reach the so-called Piazza del Cono (Kegelplatz). After completing the loop around the hill, the trail returns to the town square. The circular hike follows trail no. 15.

From Kastelruth, the Marinzen Alp can be easily reached either by the Marinzen cable car or on foot. The hiking trail starts at the valley station of the Marinzen cable car and leads to the alp along trail no. 4/4A/11A

From Kastelruth, you can reach the Seiser Alm by bus (Seiser Alm Express – Line 10) or by the Seiser Alm cable car from Seis.

Since the Seiser Alm cable car is privately owned, the Südtirol Guest Pass is not valid. It is also not valid for the Seiser Alm Express (Line 10).

Line 172 departs from Kastelruth (including from the Seiser Alm cable car) and goes directly to Ortisei (Sant’Antonio square).

The Nature Park House is located in Seis am Schlern and fascinates visitors with panoramic images, films, and interactive models. The permanent exhibitions cover the geological uniqueness of the area, the formation of the Dolomites, and the journey of the Schlern from the equator to its current location. The Nature Park House is situated at Oswald von Wolkenstein Square 6, in the center of Seis am Schlern.

The opening hours are:

• From Monday to Friday: 8.30 – 12.30 | 14.00 – 17.00
• Saturday: 8.30 – 12.30

St. Valentine’s Church can be reached from Seis am Schlern by following trail no. 7. A short distance past the post office, a turn to the right off the main road leads toward St. Valentin. From there, the path gently ascends and leads directly to the church.

Seis am Schlern is located between the villages of Kastelruth and Völs am Schlern and is very well connected by public transport. From Bolzano or Bressanone, it can be easily reached by bus no. 170.

In Seis am Schlern, behind the Esso fuel station, there is a underground parking garage where you can park comfortably.

Most hiking trails start in Compatsch on the Seiser Alm.

Access to the Seiser Alm by private vehicle is only permitted before 9:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m., while the Seiser Alm cable car is in operation. Descent is possible at any time. There are two paid parking areas available on the Seiser Alm. If both car parks are already full before 9:00 a.m., the access road is closed and visitors must use the cable car.

Horse-drawn carriages depart from Compatsch, right next to the top station of the Seiser Alm cable car. No advance booking is required. If a carriage is available, you can arrange your desired destination and the duration of the ride directly on site.

There are two paid parking areas on the Seiser Alm. Parking P1 (Spitzbühl) costs €15.00 per car per day. Parking P2 in Compatsch costs €30.00 per car per day, which corresponds to the round-trip fare with the Seiser Alm cable car. Buses pay €160.00 per day. Parking is prohibited from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., during which time the access barriers are closed. Free camping, pitching tents, or overnight stays in any type of vehicle are strictly forbidden on the Seiser Alm.

By car, you are only allowed to drive up to Compatsch; beyond this point, further access is not permitted.

Völser Weiher lake can be reached by car or on foot. During the summer months, a shuttle service (No. 13) connects the village centre with the Völser Weiher parking lot every half hour. By car or shuttle, it takes about 10 minutes to reach the parking area. For those who wish to walk, hiking trail No. 1 can be followed (approximately 50 minutes). The starting point of the hike is the Völs roundabout. Begin along the roads toward Ums; in front of the Hotel Heubad, trail No. 1 starts.

The Seiser Alm is most easily reached by the Seiser Alm cable car. From Völs am Schlern, shuttle bus No. 2 takes you directly to the cable car’s valley station, located in Seis am Schlern. By car, you can drive up to the Seiser Alm only before 9:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. There are two paid parking areas on the Seiser Alm (P1 Spitzbühl and P2 Compatsch).

From Völs am Schlern, the Tuff Alm and the Hofer Alm can be reached on foot. The Tuff Alm can be reached from Völser Weiher via hiking trails No. 1 or 1B. From there, it is possible to continue on to the Hofer Alm by following trails No. 8B and 8 (passing the Migg Cave) or trails No. 1 and 1A. The Hofer Alm can also be reached from Ums via trail No. 3 (very steep) or trail No. 8 (a forest road).

Opposite the fire brigade station, there is a paid parking area with no time limit. The parking spaces are marked in blue and cost €0.50 per hour. From the roundabout, take the first exit toward the village center, then immediately the first exit toward the Agricultural Cooperative. Turn left and continue to the fire brigade station, where the blue parking spaces are located.

The must-see places in Völs am Schlern include Völser Weiher, Prösels Castle, the Caroma roastery with its coffee museum, Peterbühl with its archaeology-themed trail, the historic town center with the parish church, and the Oachner Höfeweg farm trail.

Cable cars and privately operated lifts are not included in the Südtirol Alto Adige Guest Pass. The Guest Pass includes the use of all public transport, including some public cable cars, such as the Renon cable car from Bolzano to Soprabolzano.

The most sustainable options involve using the lifts: start from Tires with the cable car, then continue with the König Laurin I cable car to the intermediate station, and then take the Tschein chairlift up to Moseralm. From there, the Carezza Lake can be reached in a few minutes on foot via trails No. 16 and No. 6. In both summer and winter seasons, bus line 186 runs from St. Zyprian to Paolina. From there, a roughly 30-minute walk leads directly to the lake. By car, Lake Carezza is easily accessible year-round: the drive takes about 30 minutes via the Niger Pass, with parking available directly at the lake.

The easiest and most sustainable way to reach the Seiser Alm is to take bus line 176 from St. Cyprian to the valley station of the Seiser Alm cable car. The cable car takes you directly to Compatsch on the Seiser Alm. Alternatively, it is possible to reach the cable car by car (about 35 minutes), park there, and then take the Seiser Alm cable car.

One way: 18,50 € Adult | 13,00 € youth (8-18 years old). Round trip: 26,00 € Adult | 18,50 € youth (8-18 years old)

One way to the Kölner Hütte: 26,00 € Adult | 18,50 € youth, (includes the Cabrio cable car from Tires and König Laurin I + II).

There are three charging stations for electric vehicles at the bottom station of the Seiser Alm gondola lift. One charging station is located outdoors, while the other two are located on each of the two levels inside the parking garages. These charging stations are hyperchargers with a capacity of 100 kW to 150 kW; this allows you to charge your vehicle in around half an hour. Using the “Neogy eMobility” app, you can view all public charging stations nearby, reserve them, start the charging process and pay.

Leave the danger zone as quickly as possible and seek shelter at lower elevations. Follow local warnings.

he shows you where to go

On the mountain you greet each other, this is tradition and this applies to bikers and hikers

Give way to pedestrians

Respect signage and stay on the trail/path

Close pasture gates and don’t scare/stroke animals

Always ride in a way that allowes you to stop in case of emergency (ride with foresight)

Use your brakes smoothly in order not to ruin trails, paths and gravel roads

1st place in the category “Best overall ski resort”
1st place in the category “Cross-country skiing”
1st place in the category “Snowpark”

Registration is available exclusively in person at the tourist offices in Kastelruth, Seis am Schlern, Völs am Schlern, Seiser Alm and Tiers am Rosengarten. We do not accept registrations by phone or email.
Your registration is only confirmed once the participation fee has been paid.
You can register up to 5:00 pm on the day before the event. Registration for evening events closes at 12:00 noon on the same day; for Monday events, registration closes on Sunday at 12:00 noon.

The events are suitable for children ages 6 and up, accompanied by at least one adult per family! The exception is the “From flour to bread” event, which is open to children ages 7 and up.

The participation fee for one child and one adult is €25.00. Each additional person of the same family pays €10.00.

Registration is available exclusively in person at the tourist offices in Kastelruth, Seis am Schlern, Völs am Schlern, Seiser Alm and Tiers am Rosengarten. We do not accept registrations by phone or email.
Your registration is only confirmed once the participation fee has been paid.
You can register up to 5:00 pm on the day before the event. Registration for evening events closes at 12:00 noon on the same day;

The events are suitable for children ages 6 and up, accompanied by at least one adult per family!

The participation fee for one child and one adult is €25.00. Each additional person of the same family pays €10.00.

Between Compatsch and Spitzbühl, the ride in the direction of Spitzbühl is free of charge for all guests. In the opposite direction from Spitzbühl to Compatsch, use is also free for holders of certain cards and tickets. These include the Spitzbühl lift ticket, the Spitzbühl parking ticket (valid for one person), the South Tyrol Pass, the Combi Card, the Seiser Alm Card Gold, Dolomiti Super Summer, as well as the Club Card for season and annual pass holders. All other passengers pay a single fare of €4.00 for the route. 

Bus services operate only within the period from 25 July to 6 September 2026.

Parking is prohibited in the outdoor parking area from 11:00pm to 05:00am and violations will be fined. However, the vehicle can be left overnight or for several days in the two paid parking garages Walderer P1 and the valley station P2.

Yes, starting from June 15, 2026, you will need to make an online advance reservation for the Seiser Alm parking lots P1 Spitzbühl and P2 Compatsch. You can make your reservation up to six days before your arrival, allowing you to plan your parking safely and stress-free.

The checkpoint in St. Valentin can only be passed with a valid access permit from June 15, 2026. With a valid parking reservation, an access permit for driving up to the Seiser Alm is automatically issued.

Parking reservations can be made up to 6 days in advance.

The parking space must be paid for directly at the time of booking. The following payment methods are accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Google Pay and Apple Pay.

With a parking reservation, driving is only permitted up to the booked parking area – either P1 Spitzbühl or P2 Compatsch. Continuing to other areas of the Seiser Alm is not allowed, unless you have a special permit.

Only day parking is available. Parking is permitted daily from 05:00am to 11:00pm.

Yes, parking is allowed on the booked day from 05:00am to 11:00pm.

No, on the Seiser Alm there is a night parking ban from 11:00pm to 05:00am. Parking during this time is not allowed and may result in fines.

No, a parking reservation that has already been made cannot be changed or cancelled.

No, it is not possible to transfer the booking to another vehicle.

You can book your parking space on the Seiser Alm on this page. There you will find the different parking areas available for online reservation.

The license plate can be corrected by informing the parking operator. Please note the operator’s opening hours.

No, cancellation is not possible.

Booking is only possible with a license plate. It is not possible to change the license plate afterwards.

The checkpoint in St. Valentin must be passed by 09:00am. After that, you must drive directly to the booked parking area. The checkpoint is located about 7 km before Compatsch at the entrance to the restricted traffic zone. Please allow sufficient travel time.

If you arrive late and access to the Seiser Alm is already closed, entry is no longer possible. The parking reservation expires from 09:30am and no refund will be issued.

Yes, after 5:00pm the access road to the Seiser Alm is reopened. However, a parking reservation is required for access.

Yes, a parking reservation is also required after 5:00pm. The prices for the P2 Compatsch parking remain unchanged. The P1 Spitzbühl parking is free after 5:00pm, but still requires an online reservation as access authorization.

The booking confirmation for the parking space as well as the access authorization for the Seiser Alm are sent by email after successful booking and payment.

No, a printout is not required.

At the P1 Spitzbühl parking area there is no access control; the booked parking space can be chosen freely. At the P2 Compatsch parking area, entry is via a barrier where the QR code of the booking must be scanned. The QR code must also be scanned again when exiting.

Yes, motorcycles also require an online booking for a parking space.

Yes, buses also require an online booking for a parking space on the Seiser Alm. Buses with a reservation may drive up to Compatsch to drop off passengers. Afterwards, the bus must be parked at the Schlern parking area below Hotel Schmung.

The respective parking operator.

Yes, if parking spaces are still available at short notice, it is also possible to reserve one on the day of your planned stay before 09:00. Parking spaces can be booked starting six days before the desired date. However, to ensure you get a spot, we recommend booking as early as possible.