What should I know about travelling by train?

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

Which buses take me to the Dolomites region Seiser Alm?

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?

+ 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

Mit Gepäck & Bike ist die Reise beschwerlich, gibt es Möglichkeiten?

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

What can I do with my luggage if I want to visit Bozen?

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

Directions: Seiser Alm & holiday villages

Direct access to the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm

The Dolomites Region Seiser Alm is one of South Tyrol’s most popular holiday destinations. It lies at the western gateway to the Dolomites, northeast of Bozen in northern Italy. The holiday villages of the region – Kastelruth, Seis am Schlern, Seiser Alm, Völs am Schlern and Tiers am Rosengarten – are all close to each other. From the towns of Bozen, Klausen and Brixen, they can be reached in just 30 to 50 minutes.
Whether you prefer travelling to South Tyrol by train, bus, car or plane – here you will find all essential information for your journey to the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm.

Sustainable arrival

Your environmentally friendly way to the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm

We think and act sustainably – to protect nature and our environment. And we hope that the people who visit us here in the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm will approach their journey with the same mindset. This is why we start by introducing you to the travel options that allow you to reach the Seiser Alm as environmentally friendly as possible.

Eco-friendly travel to the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm

Travelling by Bus & Train

Travelling by train or bus is considerably more sustainable than using your own car. If you share our commitment to responsible travel, here you will find everything you need to know about reaching the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm by public transport.

: 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

Guest card included in your room rate

The Südtirol Guest Pass

If you stay in accommodation in Kastelruth, Seis am Schlern, Völs am Schlern or Tiers am Rosengarten, the Südtirol Guest Pass is included in the price for the entire duration of your stay. It allows you to use all public transport services throughout South Tyrol free of charge and offers many additional benefits. You can also receive the Guest Pass in advance and use it for your journey to South Tyrol by public transport.

Südtirol Guest Pass

Travelling by car & plane

The quickest way to the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm

Travelling by car or plane may not be the most environmentally friendly option, but it is often the fastest. Here you’ll find the most important information at a glance, helping you enjoy a smooth and stress-free journey to the Dolomites region Seiser Alm. We wish you a pleasant trip and a safe arrival!

: 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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Calculate, offset, feel good

CO2 Emissions

It is surprising how high the climate-relevant CO₂ emissions of your journey and your stay can be. The link below allows you to calculate your emissions and offset them if you wish – supporting responsible and environmentally conscious holiday planning. The calculation takes less than a minute. Ready to get started?

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Italian Customs Regulations

Important information to know

Certain goods may neither be brought into nor taken out of Italy. These must be declared at customs. It is therefore advisable to familiarise yourself with the regulations beforehand to avoid unpleasant surprises at airports or borders. Useful travel tips and essential information on current export regulations are provided by the Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency.

Export regulations Customs & Monopolies Agency