There are currently no traffic restrictions in the Pragser Tal valley (except toll road Platzwiese high plateau). No online reservation is necessary. The Pragser Tal Valley can be reached at any time.
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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.
Spring Holidays 2025
How to plan your trip to the Pragser Tal valley stress-free and relaxed
To make your visit relaxed during the public holidays such as Easter, Liberation Day, and Labor Day, we recommend using public transport.
Otherwise, you can pre-book at the parking lot P1 on the following days and use the shuttle service to the lake:
19.04. – 20.04.2025
25.04. – 27.04.2025
01.05. – 04.05.2025
Book HERE.
Parking lots P2, P3, and P4 are also available, but reservations are not possible – the available spaces are assigned based on availability.
Ticket booking
On public holidays and long weekends, more visitors than usual are expected. If you want to be on the safe side, you can book a parking space in P1 in advance - including a shuttle service for a stress-free journey to Pragser Wildsee lake.
The road leading to the Pragser Tal valley remains open. However, the parking spaces at the lake could be filled quickly.
The traffic regulation will again come into force from 10.07 to 10.09.2025. The booking will be opened in mid-June for this period.
Why P1 + Shuttle?
Guaranteed parking at P1 - no waiting for free spaces
Shuttle service directly to Pragser Wildsee lake - convenient and fast.
The following public holidays and long weekends are affected:
19.04.25 - 20.04.25
25.04.25 - 27.04.25
01.05.25 - 04.05.25
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Parking & SHuttle
15 €
Shuttles run every half hour
- Transit permit
(Not neccessary until 10.07.2025)
- Parking P1
- Shuttle
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Pragser Tal valley
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ATTENTION: Due to the current conditions, the east side of the Pragser Wildsee lake is currently closed, but the right side of the lake shore is easily accessible with suitable footwear and offers the opportunity for a winter walk!
Walking on the lake is prohibited as the ice cover is not completely frozen and there is a risk of collapse. Please stay safe and follow the instructions on site!
FAQs
Everything you need to know
General information Winter
No, the visit to the Pragser Wildsee lake is free.
The circular trail around the Pragser Wildsee lake is only open on the right-hand side.
You can find the huts that are currently open here.
Yes, there are public toilets near the parking space0 P4. Note: charges apply
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 frozen.
It is forbidden to enter Pragser Wildsee lake when it is frozen over.
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 closed. You can find all information here.
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. More detailed information will be announced in spring.
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.
Actually, 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 shuttle.
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.
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 only partially open. The eastern side is currently closed. The right side of the lake shore is accessible with good footwear.
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 from May to November 2024.
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 currently closed. 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.