Travelling by Car
The best driving routes to the Wilder Kaiser
Many roads lead to the Wilder Kaiser region. The four Kaiser villages of Ellmau, Going, Scheffau and Söll lie directly on the Loferer Straße L178, making them quick and easy to reach. The imposing mountain massif will lead the way, guiding you safely to your booked accommodation. If you're still looking for travel tips, you’ll find useful information on getting to the Wilder Kaiser region below.
Getting here
Ellmau, Going, Scheffau and Söll
Tip
The single lane on the Brenner motorway due to the "Luegbrücke" construction site lasting several years and the associated risk of traffic jams do not affect the accessibility of the Wilder Kaiser region!
Ellmau, Going, Scheffau and Söll are easily accessible from the north (Germany, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Poland, etc.), from the east (Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, etc.) and from the west (Switzerland). Coming from Italy, there is the option of travelling via East Tyrol/Felbertauern.
Toll free
to the Wilder Kaiser region
The section of road from the state border to the Kufstein Süd motorway exit is completely toll-free.
This means you can travel to the Wilder Kaiser region without a toll sticker! Otherwise, vignettes are compulsory on all motorways in Austria. You can get the vignette at almost all petrol stations and motorway service stations.
Tip
Here you will find all the latest information on the vignette and route toll.
Saving CO2
A kilometre travelled by car is over 15 times more damaging to the climate than a kilometre by train. Want to keep the convenience of your car on holiday but still reduce your CO2 emissions? With a conscious driving style and a few simple tips, you can make a real difference.
Save CO2 when travelling by car:
- Reduced speed
- Optimum tyre pressure
- Switching off the engine during breaks and dust formation
- A smooth driving style in the low speed range
- Weight-saving loading of the car
- Avoiding energy guzzlers such as air conditioning or seat heating
Travelling to the Wilder Kaiser region by car – getting there, routes & tips
You can reach the Wilder Kaiser by car via Tyrol’s well-developed road network. The region is easily accessible via major transport routes and offers direct access to the towns of Ellmau, Going, Scheffau and Söll. The route planner will help you find the shortest route.
There are various parking options available to visitors in the Wilder Kaiser region. These allow you to park your car locally and explore the region at your leisure. Some of the car parks are free of charge.
Although it is possible to travel to the region by car, your stay can generally be organised in such a way that you won’t need to use your car as much once you’re there. A range of free alternative transport options are available within the region.
The section of road from the national border to the Kufstein Süd motorway exit is completely toll-free.
This means you can travel to the Wilder Kaiser region without a vignette! Otherwise, a vignette is compulsory on all motorways in Austria. You can buy a vignette at almost all petrol stations and motorway service stations.
Public car parks are available at popular hiking starting points, but these are for day use only. Long-term parking is not permitted. As a convenient alternative, the free KaiserJet hiking bus runs several times a day to the starting points.
The region is easily accessible from the north (e.g. Germany, the Netherlands, Poland), the east (e.g. Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia) and the west (Switzerland). Visitors travelling from Italy can take the route via East Tyrol or the Felbertauern Pass.