Opening hours and seasonal opening periods
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser – Brixental: Summer 2026 season dates
Summer in the mountains is at least as exciting as winter – and the Tyrolean summer cable cars play their part in this: whether you’re an adventure-seeking hiker or someone looking for peace and quiet, a family or a solo traveller, they take you up to the heights in comfort and at a leisurely pace, with summit experiences and views of the fascinating Tyrolean mountain landscape included.
SkiWelt Season Dates: Summer 2026
| Gondola lifts & ski lifts | Opening hours | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hartkaiserbahn, Ellmau | 9 May – 8 November 2026 | 9.00 am–5.00 pm |
| Astberg Railway, Going | 4 June – 4 October 2026 | 9.00 am–5.00 pm |
| Scheffau Brandstadl Railway | 14 May – 26 October 2026 | 9.00 am–5.00 pm |
| Hexenwasser Gondola Lift, Söll | 9 May – 1 November 2026 | 08:45–17:30 |
| Hohe Salve Söll Gondola Lift | 1 November 2026 | 08:45–17:00 |
| Hopfgarten Mountain Railway, Hohe Salve | 14 May – 26 October 2026 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Itter Salvi Rail | 23 to 25 May, 30 and 31 May, 4 to 7 June, 13 and 14 June, 20 and 21 June, 27–28 June, 4 July to 4 October, 10–11 October, 17–18 October, 24 October to 1 November | 08:45–17:00 |
| Hochbrixen Mountain Railway, Brixen im Thale | 14 May – 26 October 2026 | 08:45–16:45 |
| Alpenrosenbahn Westendorf | 23 May–26 October 2026 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Kaiserlift, Kufstein | 1 May – 1 November 2026 | 08:30–16:30 |
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental Winter Season 2026/27
5 December 2026 to 29 March 2027
In winter, the mountain railways on the Wilder Kaiser open the door to seemingly endless skiing fun. The SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser – Brixental delights visitors with 275 kilometres of slopes and 81 lifts. In the four Kaiser resorts of Ellmau, Going, Scheffau and Söll, you can enjoy direct access to the ski area via three gondola lifts and the Astberg chairlift.
Opening hours and seasonal periods in the Wilder Kaiser: Frequently asked questions and answers
The operating hours of the mountain railways vary depending on the season and the specific facility. The overview page clearly sets out the current opening periods for the summer mountain railways as well as the operating hours during the winter season.
The summer and winter seasons at the Wilder Kaiser each have fixed operating periods. The exact dates may vary depending on the mountain railway and weather conditions, and are regularly updated on the website.
Yes. The opening times and operation of the mountain railways are subject to change at short notice due to weather conditions or technical requirements. It is therefore advisable to check the latest information before your visit.