May I drive my private car up to the Seiser Alm?

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.

When is access to the Seiser Alm permitted?

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

What is the checkpoint at St. Valentin & what should I know about it?

The St. Valentin checkpoint, also called Infopoint, is a staffed cabin along the road to the Seiser Alm. The checkpoint in St. Valentin can only be passed with a valid transit permit. With a valid parking reservation, an transit permit for driving up to the Seiser Alm is automatically issued.

When may I drive down from the Seiser Alm into the valley?

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

How many car parks are there on the Seiser Alm?

There are two pay-and-display car parks. Parking lot P1 (Spitzbühl) Parking lot P2 (Compatsch)

What should I be aware of when parking at P2 (Compatsch)?

For parking lot P2 Compatsch, an online advance reservation will be required starting from 29. June 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.

What should I be aware of when parking at P1 (Spitzbühl)?

For parking lot P1 Spitzbühl, an online advance reservation will be required starting from 29. June 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. Note: Coaches may park only at P2 in Compatsch.

What is the main difference between car parks P1 & P2?

Location and price. Car park P1 (Spitzbühl) is located at the bottom station of the Spitzbühl lift, slightly below Compatsch. From P1, you can reach Compatsch via a 30-minute uphill walking trail or from End of July to September by bus line 14 (Compatsch–Spitzbühl–Compatsch). Car park P2 (Compatsch) is located directly in Compatsch, near the top station of the Seiser Alm cable car. Parking lot Period Car Motorcycle Bus P1 (Spitzbühl) 04.12.2026 - 04.04.2027 15,00 € / Day 15,00 € / Day - 03.11.2026 - 03.12.2026 1,00 € / Day 1,00 € / Day - P2 (Compatsch) 04.12.2026 - 04.04.2027 31,00 € / Day 15,50 € / Day 180,00 € / Day 03.11.2026 - 03.12.2026 15,00 € / Day 7,50 € / Day 80,00 € / Day

Is there a parking ban on the Seiser Alm?

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

Is camping allowed on the Seiser Alm?

Camping is only permitted at the Camping Seiser Alm campsite in Völs am Schlern. As availability is limited, especially during holiday periods and weekends, we strongly recommend booking in advance and arriving only with a confirmed reservation. Wild camping, pitching tents and overnight stays in campervans or other vehicles are strictly prohibited on the Seiser Alm, in the Schlern–Rosengarten Nature Park and throughout the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm. Camping on private property is also prohibited. Please respect these regulations and help us protect the region's unique natural landscape.

Are there exceptions for people with a European Disability Card?

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 a transit 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.

Which rules apply if my accommodation is located on the Seiser Alm?

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.

Which regulations apply when the Seiser Alm cable car is not operating?

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. 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.

Do parking spaces need to be reserved online in advance?

Yes, 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 3 days before your arrival, allowing you to plan your parking safely and stress-free.

Access to the Seiser Alm

All restrictions & useful information

The Seiser Alm covers 56 km², making it the largest high-Alpine pasture in Europe. It is a protected landscape area and part of the Schlern–Rosengarten Nature Park. This unique natural environment is exceptionally beautiful and highly worthy of protection. For this reason, access by private vehicle is only permitted under certain conditions. Here you will find all the information at a glance.

Convenient travel by cable car and bus to the Seiser Alm

Seiser Alm cable car

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.

Seiser Alm cable car Seiser Alm Express bus line 10

Gondola lift to the Seiser Alm with a view of the Schlern

By car to the Seiser Alm

Seiser Alm parking reservation

For the car parks P1 Spitzbühl and P2 Compatsch on the Seiser Alm it is mandatory to make an online reservation. Reservations can be made up to three days in advance. We recommend booking your parking space well in advance to ensure a smooth arrival.

Please note that the access restrictions to the Seiser Alm still apply, even if you have a valid parking reservation: This means that the road is closed to private vehicles between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. If you wish to reach the car parks in your own vehicle, you must therefore arrive either before 9:00 am or after 5:00 pm.

Please plan your journey accordingly and make sure you have your booking confirmation ready so that you can enjoy your stay on the Seiser Alm from the very beginning.

Note: An exception applies during the off-season, from 3 November to 3 December. During this period, the Seiser Alm cable car remains closed and the road to Compatsch is open to private vehicles all day long.

To the parking reservation

Driving up to the Seiser Alm and down You may drive your private car up to Compatsch before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm only with online reservation. After hiking, biking or skiing, you may drive down into the valley at any time.

Camping ban Camping on the Seiser Alm is prohibited and will be fined. Parking is also forbidden between 11:00 pm and 5:00 am.

Parking areas Your parking spot at P1 (Spitzbühl) or P2 (Compatsch) must be reserved online in advance – both subject to a fee. Parking is also forbidden between 11:00 pm and 5:00 am.

Intermediate seasons – mid-April/mid-May and early November/early December During the intermediate seasons the Seiser Alm cable car is closed. During this period, the road to Compatsch is open to private traffic all day.

Access restrictions for private vehicles

All about access to the Seiser Alm

The Seiser Alm lies within a protected landscape area and the Schlern–Rosengarten Nature Park. Therefore, access for private vehicles is restricted. Here you’ll find all details about what is permitted and when. Your accommodation and the local tourist offices can also provide comprehensive information.

: 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.
: 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.
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.
: You may drive down from Compatsch at any time. Restrictions apply only to uphill traffic.
: The St. Valentin checkpoint, also called Infopoint, is a staffed cabin along the road to the Seiser Alm. The checkpoint in St. Valentin can only be passed with a valid transit permit. With a valid parking reservation, an transit permit for driving up to the Seiser Alm is automatically issued.
: There are two pay-and-display car parks.

Parking lot P1 (Spitzbühl)

Parking lot P2 (Compatsch)
: Yes, 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 3 days before your arrival, allowing you to plan your parking safely and stress-free.
: Location and price. Car park P1 (Spitzbühl) is located at the bottom station of the Spitzbühl lift, slightly below Compatsch. From P1, you can reach Compatsch via a 30-minute uphill walking trail or from End of July to September by bus line 14 (Compatsch–Spitzbühl–Compatsch). Car park P2 (Compatsch) is located directly in Compatsch, near the top station of the Seiser Alm cable car.

Parking lot Period Car Motorcycle Bus

P1 (Spitzbühl) 04.12.2026 - 04.04.2027 15,00 € / Day 15,00 € / Day -

03.11.2026 - 03.12.2026 1,00 € / Day 1,00 € / Day -

P2 (Compatsch) 04.12.2026 - 04.04.2027 31,00 € / Day 15,50 € / Day 180,00 € / Day

03.11.2026 - 03.12.2026 15,00 € / Day 7,50 € / Day 80,00 € / Day
: For parking lot P2 Compatsch, an online advance reservation will be required starting from 29. June 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.
: For parking lot P1 Spitzbühl, an online advance reservation will be required starting from 29. June 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. Note: Coaches may park only at P2 in Compatsch.
: 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.
: Yes, parking is prohibited between 11:00 pm and 5:00 am, and violations will be fined.
: Camping is only permitted at the Camping Seiser Alm campsite in Völs am Schlern. As availability is limited, especially during holiday periods and weekends, we strongly recommend booking in advance and arriving only with a confirmed reservation.

Wild camping, pitching tents and overnight stays in campervans or other vehicles are strictly prohibited on the Seiser Alm, in the Schlern–Rosengarten Nature Park and throughout the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm. Camping on private property is also prohibited. Please respect these regulations and help us protect the region's unique natural 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 a transit 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.

Parking lot	Period	Car	Motorcycle	Bus
P1 (Spitzbühl)	04.12.2026 - 04.04.2027	15,00 € / Day	15,00 € / Day	-
	03.11.2026 - 03.12.2026	1,00 € / Day	1,00 € / Day	-
P2 (Compatsch)	04.12.2026 - 04.04.2027	31,00 € / Day	15,50 € / Day	180,00 € / Day
	03.11.2026 - 03.12.2026	15,00 € / Day	7,50 € / Day	80,00 € / Day