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To the Pragser Wildsee Lake
Pragser Wildsee lake is situated in the middle of Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park. Nestled into a wild and romantic rocky valley basin and dominated by the majestic Seekofel peak, this is the most beautiful lake in the Dolomites.
From 10.7. to 10.9.2025 the Pragser Tal valley can only be reached between 9.30 AM and 4.00 PM by public transportation, on foot, by bicycle or on presentation of an online - reservation or a valid transit permit.
A Valley Worth Protecting
5 good reasons for eco – friendly mobility and thoughtful access
The Pragser Tal valley is nature park, UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, and a place of tranquility. With targeted measures for traffic regulation and gentle mobility, we preserve its unique nature and create space for authentic experiences—for everyone who lives here or visits.
Less Traffic. More Nature.
Our valley is a nature park and UNESCO World Heritage site. Less traffic helps preserve its peace and authenticity – for residents, guests, and future generations.
A Place to Live. A Place to Enjoy.
The Pragser Tal valley is home to many and a destination for visitors seeking nature. Traffic regulations help ensure that everyone can enjoy a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Time for What Matters.
By keeping access regulated, we ensure the valley’s natural beauty and serenity can be enjoyed without distraction—creating space for genuine, personal experiences.
Welcome Without the Wait.
Smooth access means more time for discovery and less time spent waiting. Start your experience in the Pragser Tal valley with ease and relaxation.
Safety for All – Anytime.
Clear roads mean emergency services can act quickly when needed. A safety measure that benefits everyone.
Pragser Tal valley
This is who we are
The combination ticket
Straight to Pragser Wildsee lake
All good things come in threes: Get a transit permit, parking space, and on top of that, a 20-euro gourmet pass for our restaurants and shops - all included in the new combination ticket priced at 40 euros.
It pays off to book in advance: The 20 euro gourmet pass is only available for advance bookings, not for bookings for the same day.
New
Private arrival
40
€
One ticket many benefits
- Transit permit
- Parking space
- Bus (if necessary)
- *20€ gourmet pass for selected restaurants and shops
*except for bookings for the same day
Ticket booking
required from 10/07 to 10/09
Check Availability
Tickets available
Shuttle
from 13 €
Online reservation with online payment
necessary
- Familiy ticket
- flexible return
/ Plätze verfügbar
Car
40 €
For all vehicles lower than < 2.20 m
- Transit permit
- Parking space
- Bus (if necessary)
- 20€ gourmet pass for restaurants / shops
/ Plätze verfügbar
Camper
45 €
For all vehicles higher than > 2.20 m
- Transit permit
- Parking space
- Bus (if necessary)
- 20€ gourmet pass for restaurant / shop
/ Plätze verfügbar
More car parks
Here you can access the car park bookings of the operators of P3 and P4 at the Pragser Wildsee Lake.
Parking P3
Parking
COMING SOON
Drive - through permission
Parking 100m from the lake
Parking P4
Parking
Drive - through permission
Private parking directly on the lake
Voucher for a restaurant by the lake
FAQs
Everything you need to know
Arrival until 09/07
General information
No, the visit to the Pragser Wildsee lake is free.
No, swimming is prohibited in the Pragser Wildsee lake.
The circular trail around the Pragser Wildsee lake is currently open.
You can find the huts that are currently open here.
Yes, there are public toilets near the parking space P4. Note: charges apply.
Yes, you can rent one of the small rowing boats. The boat rental is open.
You can findn the opening hours and prices here.
As the Pragser Wildsee lake is part of the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park, bringing your own boats or stand-up paddle boards is not allowed.
The boat hire is opend from 25.04.2025. You can find further information here.
You can make an online reservation under certain conditions. Here you find the information. Otherwise, the rental principle is "first come, first served".
It snows from the beginning of December. However, it can also start snowing earlier if temperatures are low.
Information on the general traffic regulations
The Pragser Tal valley is open. It can be reached at any time. Online bookings are no longer necessary.
There will be a traffic regulation for 2025 in the summer months. From 10.7. to 10.9.2025 the Pragser Tal valley can only be reached between 9.30 AM and 4.00 PM by public transportation, on foot, by bicycle or on presentation of an online - reservation or a valid transit permit. Bookiungs will be available from the beginning of June.
Arrival with your own car, motorhome, coach and motorbike
There are 3 parking lots at the Pragser Wildsee lake. Parking lot P4 is 100 meters, P3 300 meters and P2 800 meters from the lake.
Please note: parking spaces are limited. All parking spaces require a fee.
Prices for the parking lots at the lake can be found here.
The P2 parking lot has charging stations for electric cars.
At this time of the year the Pragser Tal valley can be reached by travel coaches at any time.
There is only limited parking for travel coaches.
Close to the lake is the P4 parking lot, where there are free but limited disabled parking spaces.
The walk around the Pragser Wildsee lake has a wide forest path on the right-hand side and a path on the left-hand side with several ascents with steps.
There is a toilet for the disabled at the Pragser Wildsee lake near Emma's Bistrot.
Arrival by public transport
The public bus route 442 takes visitors directly from Toblach/Dobbiaco, Niederdorf/Villabassa to the Pragser Wildsee lake. Local public transport fares apply.
Mobilcards, Guestpasses and value cards as well as the Südtirolpass are valid. The Mobilcard is available at the "südtirolmobil" sales points and at the tourist offices. Bus tickets can also be purchased directly from the bus driver. Please note that payment is only possible in cash. Reservation is not required.
Right now on bus 442 Mobilcards, Südtirol Alto Adige Guest Pass Braies and value cards as well as the Südtirolpass are valid.
Yes, the Südtirol Pass is valid for the bus.
You can find all information about the bus departures and schedules here .
No, bicycles cannot be taken along.
Children up to the age of 6 years can access free of charge. Everyone aged 6 or above must pay the entry fee.
You may take your pets on public transport at the regular charge (as per regulation no. 760/2016, article 23).
Dogs are required to have a muzzle.
You can find information about this here.
Yes, the bus stops are barrier-free.
Arrival between 10.07.2024 and 10.09.2024 (Traffic regulation)
Information on the general traffic regulations
The traffic regulations in the Pragser Tal valley are valid from 10.07.2025 to 10.09.2025.
From 10.7. to 10.9.2025 the Pragser Tal valley can only be reached between 9.30 AM and 4.00 PM by public transportation, on foot, by bicycle or on presentation of an online - reservation or a valid transit permit.
The traffic regulations apply to cars, motorhomes, motorcycles, coaches and motorhomes.
No, visiting the Pragser Wildsee lake is free.
From 10.7. to 10.9.2025 the Pragser Tal valley can only be reached between 9.30 AM and 4.00 PM by public transportation, on foot, by bicycle or on presentation of an online - reservation or a valid transit permit.
No, before 9.30 a.m. and after 4 p.m. you do not need a reservation to drive to the Pragser Tal valley. The parking spaces can be paid for directly on site.
The passage into the Pragser Tal valley is free and possible at all times for those in possession of a disabled pass. It is sufficient to show the pass at the checkpoint at the valley entrance. Close to the lake is the P4 parking lot, where there are free but limited disabled parking spaces.
The walk around the Pragser Wildsee lake has a wide forest path on the right-hand side and a path on the left-hand side with several ascents with steps.
There is a toilet for the disabled at the Pragser Wildsee lake near Emma's Bistrot.
The ticket can be booked and paid for directly online here.
During the period in which the traffic regulations apply, you can pass through the Pragser Tal valley with a transit permit (issued by the accommodation facility).
You can leave the valley at any time.
The traffic situation and the associated traffic jams were no longer bearable for the valley and the residents.
The Pragser Tal valley is one of the most popular excursion destinations in the summer months. In order to guarantee safety and security, access to the Pragser Tal valley has been restricted. In this way, the number of visitors is automatically reduced and the guests can be offered more freedom and a safer experience.
This also contributes to the protection of the sensitive ecosystem of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage.
Arrival with your own car, motorhome, coach and motorbike
When the traffic regulations are in effect, the Pragser Tal valley can only be reached with presentation of an online reservation or a valid transit permit.
The tickets can be booked and paid for online here .
Paid parking spaces are available at the Pragser Wildsee lake, in the village of Säge and at the Brückele parking space.
Attention: Parking spaces are limited, chargeable and must be booked.
The same regulations apply as for all other cars.
Motorbikes can book a parking space, the so-called combination ticket, for the same price as cars. You will not receive a discount. The ticket can be booked and paid for online here .
Yes, coaches can get to the Pragser Wildsee lake before 09:30 and after 16:00. However, there are only limited parking spaces for coaches.
Motorhome can only book parking lot P1 as part of the combined ticket. Parking lot P1 must be vacated by 8 p.m. at the latest. The ticket can be booked directly here and paid for online.
Otherwise, motorhome can reach Lake Braies before 09:30 and after 16:00. However, there are only limited parking spaces (P1, P4). It is recommended to use public transportation.
The license plate number can be given provisionally. To change the license plate number before arrival, please contact the Tourist Office Pragsertal and the change will be made. E-mail: info@pragsertal.info, telephone number: +39 0474 748 660
Transit permits are issued by the respective company for guests of restaurants, shops and other service providers in the Pragser Tal valley. Please contact the relevant company directly.
Arrival by public transport
The bus 439 from Welsberg and the bus 442 from Toblach take you directly to the Pragser Wildsee lake. Online reservation with online payment is required.
You can buy tickets for the Busses to Pragser Wildsee lake in the following Tourist Offices: Prags, Sexten, Innichen, Toblach, Niederdorf, Olang, Gsies-Welsberg-Taisten, Ahrntal, Kiens, Antholzertal und Gitschberg Jochtal
Adult prices range from € 7 to € 13. Children from 6 years pay between € 5 and € 9. Unsold tickets can be purchased at the ticket points. In this case, other price categories apply.
No, the choice of seat is free.
Yes, the return trip must also be reserved, but without specifying the time.
The return journey can be booked here. You do not have to specify a time.
"Flexible" means that you can choose the time of your return journey. However, the ticket is only valid for the selected line and the selected day. If your outward and return journey do not take place on the same day, we ask you to book two single journeys.
On bus lines 439 (Welsberg – Pragser Wildsee lake) and 442 (Toblach – Pragser Wildsee lake) MOBILCARDS, vouchers and guest cards such as the Guest Pass Prags are not valid during the period of the traffic regulations. Line 443 on the other hand can be used with Guest Cards during the period of the traffic regulations.
Yes, the Südtirol Pass is valid for the bus shuttle. 10 seats are reserved for holders of the Südtirol Pass on lines 439 and 442. No reservation is required for those.
Mobilcards are not valid on buses 439 and 442. Mobilcards can be used on bus line 443.
The bus shuttles depart from Toblach and Welsberg.
The buses to the Pragser Wildsee lake run every half hour (except lunch break).
You can find all information about the bus departures and schedules here .
The general conditions apply according to the GTC. A cancellation can be made 72 hours before arrival.
Bus 439 stops at the following locations: Untergasse, Edelweiss-Erika, Säge, Schmieden-School, Schmieden-Church, Waidach, St. Veit-Church, St. Veit-Oberhaus and Pragser Wildsee lake.
Bus 442 stops at the following stops: Untergasse, Edelweiss-Erika, Hofstatt, Säge, Schmieden-School, Schmieden-Church, Bodner, Waidach, St. Veit-Church, St. Veit-Oberhaus and Pragser Wildsee lake.
Bus 443 stops at the following stops: Untergasse, Edelweiss-Erika, Hofstatt, Säge, Schmieden-School, Schmieden-Church, Hauser, Altprags, not Kameriot, Brückele and Plätzwiese.
Usually not, but if there are still seats available on the next bus, you can rebook at the Pragser Tal Tourist information office.
Unfortunately, it can happen that buses are delayed or cancelled due to traffic jams or a breakdown. In such cases, we kindly ask for your understanding and patience. You can use the next bus.
No, bicycles cannot be taken along.
All children need a reservation. For children under 6 years the ticket is free. Children from 6 years old have to pay for the ticket. Family tickets exist.
Online reservation with online payment is also required for animals. Dogs must be muzzled on all public transport and on the bus shuttles.
You can find information about this here
Yes, the stops are barrier-free.
Arrival by bicycle
The Pragser Wildsee lake can be reached by bike at any time. No restrictions apply.
A cycle path leads from Welsberg to Schmieden. From Schmieden it continues on the forest path to St. Veit. In the last section (approx. 2 kilometres), you ride on the main road.
Yes, there are bicycle parking spaces (not lockable) near the Hotel Pragser Wildsee. We would like to point out that bicycle parking spaces are limited.
It is not allowed to take a bike on public transport.
Arrival on foot
No, a reservation is not required for walking. The Pragser Wildsee lake can be visited at any time.
From Welsberg to the Pragser Wildsee lake: From the Welsberg train station, path no. 2 A leads through meadows to Schmieden in the Pragser Tal valley. From there, follow path no. 1, the Viktor Wolf Edler von Glanvell themed path, to the Pragser Wildsee lake. Information boards along the way tell you about the life and work of the pioneer of alpinism and important developer of the Pragser Dolomites.
From Niederdorf to the Pragser Wildsee lake: From the train station in Niederdorf, trail no. 1 leads past farms via Lärcha to Schmieden in the Pragser Tal valley. From there, follow path no. 1, the Viktor Wolf Edler von Glanvell themed path, to the Pragser Wildsee lake. Information boards along the way tell you about the life and work of the pioneer of alpinism and important developer of the Pragser Dolomites.
From Schmieden in the Pragser Tal valley to the Pragser Wildsee lake (Attention! For Schmieden you need to respect the traffic regulation from 10.07 – 10.09): The Viktor Wolf Edler von Glanvell Weg leads from Schmieden in the Pragser Tal valley to the Pragser Wildsee lake. Viktor Wolf Edler von Glanvell was a pioneer of alpinism and the developer of the Pragser Dolomites. Information boards along the theme trail tell you about his life and work.
You need a ticket for the return journey with the bus shuttle. This can be booked here or purchased directly at the ticket booth at the Pragser Wildsee lake.
Information on the combination ticket (arrival with your own car and motorbike)
With early booking (up to one day before)
1. Guaranteed parking space
2. Transit permit
3. Bus (if necessary)
4. € 20.00 gourmet pass in one of the participating establishments
Combination tickets can be booked for those arriving by car, motorhome or motorbike.
The combination ticket costs € 40.
The combination ticket is valid for the public car parks P1, P2 and P5
For those arriving by car or motorcycle, only the so-called “combination tickets” will be offered at the public parking lots (P1, P2,P5). A parking space reservation alone is not possible.
With a pre-booking, you not only secure your transit permit and a guaranteed parking space worth € 40.00, but also an exclusive gourmet pass in one of our regional restaurants and shops worth € 20.00.
The combination ticket can also be booked on the day of arrival. Remaining spaces, which are booked on the day of arrival, cost € 40.00 and do not contain a gourmet pass.
In the first step you decide on a parking lot and in the second step you are asked to select the company where you would like to redeem the gourmet pass.
The gourmet pass must be redeemed on the day of arrival.
When booking, you have the option of selecting the company, but only as long as the contingent lasts. If the company is fully booked, you must choose another company.
The general conditions apply according to the GTC
If parking spaces are getting free on the same day, they can be booked later. The price remains at € 40.00, but a gourmet pass is no longer included for a company.
Online reservation and payment
You need an online reservation if you arrive by car, motorbike, rental car, motorhome or the public bus shuttle.
There is the possibility of booking the combination ticket for your own car or motorbike at a price of 40,00€.
Online tickets can only be paid for using online payment systems and credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
The general conditions apply according to the GTC.
Rebooking is possible up to three days in advance at Tourist Info Prags. Otherwise, please contact Tourist Info Prags, who will do their best to rebook your ticket subject to availability.
You will receive the ticket by email.
The ticket must be presented for inspection, either digitally or in paper form.
In the case of payment problems, please contact the Pragser Tal Tourist information office.
Make sure your details are correct. Check your SPAM. Otherwise, please contact the Tourist Info Prags.
No, you cannot.
If there is space on the next bus, the ticket can be rebooked at the Pragser Tal Tourist information office.
Children up to the age of 6 travel for free.
Pets pay between € 5 and € 9.
There are no discounts for seniors or groups.
General information
No, the visit to the Pragser Wildsee lake is free.
The circular trail around the Pragser Wildsee lake is currently open.
Yes, there are public toilets near the parking space P4. Note: charges apply.
No, swimming is prohibited in the Pragser Wildsee lake.
Yes, you can rent one of the small rowing boats. The boat rental is open from May to November 2024.
You can find opening hours and prices here.
As the Pragser Wildsee lake is part of the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park, bringing your own boats or stand-up paddle boards is not allowed.
The small boats can be hired at the boathouse on the eastern shore of the lake at an hourly or half-hourly rate. Each boat can accommodate a maximum of four adults.
You can make an online reservation under certain conditions. Here you find the information. Otherwise, the rental principle is "first come, first served".