Green Travel
Travel to the Wilder Kaiser by train – and enjoy an eco-friendly journey with some added perks!
Did you know that travelling one kilometre by car is 15 times more harmful to the climate than the same distance by train? Because we care about the environment, our stunning natural landscape, and our carbon footprint, we reward every guest who arrives by train with some extra benefits!
- Free transfer to the accommodation and back to the train station (book immediately after booking the train or at least 72 hours before arrival; limited places available!)
- Free local transport
- 10% discount on ski hire in winter and bike hire in summer (at all participating hire shops)
- Voucher worth € 5 for the Deutsche Bahn (DB) bistro
- Sports luggage is subject to a charge: ski and snowboard bag € 10 per journey, bike (ready for transport) € 20 per journey
What do you get?
All information about your benefits with a green journey
This is how it works:
- Book a holiday in one of the participating accommodations
- Take advantage of free mobility advice
- Find the best train connection and book tickets for your green journey
- Book station shuttle online
- The free shuttle to your accommodation is organised by the tourist office
- Enjoy a holiday at the Wilder Kaiser
Book station shuttle
Book station shuttle
Simply fill in the form and we will take care of the organisation
your free transfer from the railway station to the participating accommodation and back.
If you have not booked accommodation at one of the participating establishments, you can book a private transfer from the station here or use the free bus service to the region with the Wilder Kaiser Guest Card.
Dealing with delays:
In the event of a delay, the free transfer is only guaranteed if the arrival is on the same train number.
The bonus for a green arrival can only be claimed for bookings via the Wilder Kaiser Tourism Association or direct bookings with the respective host.
Plan your rail journey
Relaxed, stress-free and sustainable – with Green Travel, your holiday begins the moment you set off. The Wilder Kaiser region, including Ellmau, Going, Scheffau and Söll, is easily accessible by train via the Kufstein and Wörgl stations.
As part of the Green Travel Bonus, you’ll receive a free transfer to your accommodation and back to the station at the end of your stay. The region’s transport advisors are on hand to assist you with travel planning and help you find the best train connections.
Advantages of travelling by train
- Relaxed, comfortable journey
- Children's compartments for families
- Travelling time can be used for other things
- No searching for a parking space and additional costs for parking
- Freedom of movement during the entire journey
- No traffic jam
- Safe form of mobility
- Climate-friendly and environmentally conscious
Extended offer for the green journey
Alpliner
The Alpliner takes you directly from Stuttgart, Mannheim and Frankfurt am Main to the Wilder Kaiser – three times a week. With just 42 seats and a generous seat pitch of 91 centimetres, it offers extra comfort for every passenger. There's also plenty of space on board for pushchairs, bicycles and skis. And for those who appreciate the finer things, a small onboard kitchen caters to every taste.
www.alpliner.com
FlixBus
The FlixBus long-distance bus operates over 400,000 connections in Europe. The route network is being continuously expanded throughout Europe and also stops in Kufstein and Wörgl. Thanks to the guaranteed seating on the buses, you can relax. Bicycles can also be taken on long-distance buses.
www.flixbus.at
Notes and conditions of the green journey
- Free local mobility (public buses can always be used / Kaiserjet & hiking buses run in summer)
- Valid for all direct bookings with the host and bookings via the Wilder Kaiser Tourism Association, not via other portals such as booking.com
- The shuttle must be booked at least 72 hours before arrival and is subject to availability (especially public holidays!); please note our opening hours from Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00
- The 10% discount on hire is granted on the list price. Cannot be combined with other promotions and discounts. Your train ticket is sufficient proof for hire.
Location and arrival
Ellmau, Going, Scheffau, Söll