
Accessibility
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.


A Valley Worth Protecting
The Prags Promise
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.
Pragser Tal valley
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Ticket booking
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.
Parking after 10.09
Parking reservation
From September 11, there will be NO traffic regulation in the Pragser Tal valley.
To still secure yourself a guaranteed parking space, booking for car park P1 has been extended until September 15.
From there, you can either hike to the lake or use the shuttle service between 9:40 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Parking lots P2, P3, and P4 are also available – however, reservations are not possible, spaces are allocated according to availability.
Check Availability
Tickets available
Parking & Shuttle FROM 11.09.2025
20 €
Your guaranteed ticket even after the traffic regulation: Parking & Shuttle.
- transit permit (not required after 10.09.)
- parking P1 (5.5km to the lake)
- Shuttle

FAQs
Everything you need to know
Arrival from 11.09
General information
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.
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 2026 in the summer months.
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. 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. These always fill up quickly. If you can't find a parking space there, you can also park at parking lot P1 between 7.00 am and 8.00 pm, where a day ticket costs €11. If you can't find a parking space there, you'll have to look for one outside the Pragser Tal valley.
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, South Tyrol Guest Pass 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.
Parking after 10.09
The street into the Pragser Tal valley will be open from 11.09. There won't be any traffic gerulation anymore. You can reach Pragser Tal valley anytime and without a reservation.
From 11.09 to 15.09 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 - except lunch break. First ride: 9.40 am. – Last ride: 17.30 pm.
Yes, the shuttle is included in your car park reservation if you book in advance.
You can reach Pragser Wildsee lake with the line 442 from Toblach/Dobbiaco. On that line all Guest Passes are valid after 10.09. Line 442 passes every half-hour.
The general conditions apply according to the GTC. A cancellation can be made up until 72 hours before arrival.