Travelling by Car
The best car routes to the Wilder Kaiser
Many roads lead to the Wilder Kaiser region. The four Kaiser villages of Ellmau, Going, Scheffau and Söll are located directly on the Loferer Straße L178 and are therefore very easy, quick and easy to reach. The imposing mountain massif will show you the way and guide you safely to your booked accommodation. If you still need tips on how to get here , you will find helpful information for your journey to the Wilder Kaiser region below.
Location and arrival
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 harmful to the climate than a kilometre travelled by train. You don't want to do without your car when you go on holiday but still want to save as much CO2 as possible? By adopting a conscious driving style and following a few tips, you can make a difference here too.
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
