No, the visit to the Pragser Wildsee lake is free.

Please avoid swimming in Pragser Wildsee lake – it lies within a protected nature park. This is the only way we can preserve its beautiful colors and fragile ecosystem together.

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.

At parking P2 there are toilets free of charge.

Yes, you can rent one of the small rowing boats. The boat rental is open from 25.04.

You can findn the opening hours and prices here.

As the Pragser Wildsee lake is part of the Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park, bringing your own boats or stand-up paddle boards is not allowed.

The boat hire is open from 25.04. 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.

The Pragser Tal valley is open. It can be reached at any time. Online bookings are currently not necessary. For certain holidays in spring, you can reserve parking lot P1 to ensure you have a guaranteed parking spot.

There will be a traffic regulation for 2026 in the summer months. It will be in force from 01.07 - 15.09.2026 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. 

The street into the Pragser Tal valley is open until the parking spaces are full. There won't be any traffic regulation. You can reach Pragser Tal valley anytime and without a reservation.

On the indicated days you can book a parking space in the parking lot P1. The reservation includes also the shuttle to the Pragser Wildsee lake. You can also hike up to the lake following path nr. 1.

In order to have a secured parking space you can book the parking lot P1 in advance to your visit. The reservation includes also the shuttle that takes you to the Pragser Wildsee lake and back. You can also hike up to the lake following path nr. 1.

The shuttle runs every half hour. First ride: 9.40 am. – Last ride: 17.00 pm.

Yes, the shuttle is included in your car park reservation if you book in advance. The shuttle ticket is valid for the specified number of people.

You can reach Pragser Wildsee lake with the line 442 from Toblach/Dobbiaco. On that line all Guest Passes are currently valid. Line 442 passes every hour.

The general conditions apply according to the GTC. A cancellation can be made up until 72 hours before arrival.

There are 3 parking lots at the Pragser Wildsee lake. Parking lot P4 is 100 meters, P3 400 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. There are also a small number of disabled parking spaces at car park P3. There are three spaces at P2. 

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.

Parking spaces for motorhomes are very limited at Pragser Wildsee lake. There are 20 parking spaces for motorhomes at parking lot P4 and cost €45/24h. If you can't find a parking space there, you'll have to look for one outside the Pragser Tal valley.

Bus line 442 takes you directly from Toblach/Dobbiaco, Niederdorf/Villabassa to the Pragser Wildsee lake. Public transport fares apply.

Mobilcards and the Südtirol Alto Adige Guest Pass are valid until June 30 and from September 16. Between July 1 and September 15, you’ll need to make an online reservation.
With the südtirolmobil Pass, you can use the line at any time.

The Mobilcard is available at “südtirolmobil” sales points and at tourist offices. Until June 30 and starting September 16, bus tickets can be purchased from the bus driver.  Please note: Payment is only accepted in cash. A reservation is currently not required.

Up until June 30, on bus 442 Mobilcards & the Südtrol Alto Adige Guest Pass are valid.

Yes, the südtirolmobil 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.

No, the visit to the Pragser Wildsee lake is free.

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 at Emma's Bistrot. Note: charges apply

At parking P2 there are toilets free of charge.

It snows from the beginning of December. However, it can also start snowing earlier if temperatures are low.

In winter conditions (snow, slush or ice), ALL vehicles on South Tyrol's state and provincial roads are only allowed to drive with winter tyres or with fitted snow chains (or with equivalent, homologated equipment).

The lake is currently not frozen.

It is forbidden to enter Pragser Wildsee lake when it is frozen over. ATTENTION: The ice is melting.

No, there is no Christmas market at the Pragser Wildsee lake.

You can find Christmas markets in Innichen/San Candido, Toblach/Dobbiaco or Bruneck/Brunico.

No, the boat rental is open from 25.04. You can find all information here.