Mobility Osttirol

Our greatest treasure in Osttirol is our unspoilt nature: the mountains, the fresh air, the silence, the quality of the water and, of course, the people who visit us and live here. As it is important to us to protect this precious treasure as best we can, sustainability is a central element of our developments.

An essential part of this sustainability is the issue of mobility. With our wide range of offers, we want to make it as easy as possible for you to contribute to sustainability. This is good for nature, good for your wallet and good for your nerves. On this page, you will find all the information you need to make your holiday environmentally friendly and in harmony with nature. From car-free travel to local mobility, there is something for everyone.

ÖBB Railjet mit blühender Wiese im Vordergrund und Bergen im Hintergrund.

Free use of public transport

Get on and go – guests can use all buses in Osttirol free of charge!

Discover Osttirol in a relaxed and environmentally friendly way! With the Osttiroler Gästekarte, you can travel free of charge on almost all regional buses throughout the most beautiful valleys of the region during your entire stay. Whether you want to visit beautiful hiking trails, picturesque mountaineering villages or cultural excursion destinations – thanks to free use of public transport, you can reach your holiday destinations comfortably and at no additional cost.

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Stress-free journey with no traffic jams

The best way to travel is by train, without any stress or traffic jams. You can find all the information you need under Arrival by train. We can reassure you that you won't have to travel with just hand luggage. You can conveniently send your luggage in advance with the ‘door-to-door luggage service’.

The latest sports equipment can also be hired locally at reasonable prices. And if you want to go somewhere different every day? Then you'll have made real savings by travelling car-free, because in Osttirol your guest card includes use of all buses! If you want to do without electric or motorised assistance altogether, Osttirol is also the place for you, as you can start the most beautiful hikes and bike tours right on your doorstep.

So why not give it a try and treat your car to a few days' holiday!

Your way to Osttirol

Ideas for car-free leisure activities

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Your way to Osttirol

There are many ways to reach your mountain paradise in East Tyrol. Fortunately, this means you can enjoy your holiday in the impressive, wild nature entirely your way – starting with your journey!

Many people travel by car and explore the Alpine passes, but a holiday without a car is no problem at all in Osttirol. Thanks to good transport connections, you can also reach us easily by train or, if you are coming from further afield, by plane. Once here, you can use our well-developed network of public transport free of charge – all you need is a valid guest card.

By train and bus to Osttirol

Arriving by public transport is convenient and environmentally friendly. Various train connections run to the nearest stations, such as Lienz, Sillian or even Spittal-Millstättersee. From there, there are good bus connections to the surrounding towns in Osttirol.

By plane to Osttirol

There is no international airport in Osttirol, but you can reach us via several nearby airports in Austria, Germany and Italy. From there, you can take a train, bus or hire a car to get to Lienz within 2-4 hours.

Travelling publicly in Osttirol

Once you arrive in Osttirol, you can take advantage of an excellently connected system of public transport, including regional buses and shuttles. The VVT SmartRide app from Verkehrsverbund Tirol shows you all connections in real time and helps you discover every corner of the region without your own car – from the sun-drenched hiking trails of the Hohe Tauern National Park to the hidden mountain lakes in the Villgratental valley.

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The Wagner family on the road in Osttirol

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From the station to your accommodation

A cab will pick you up directly from the train station and take you to your accommodation. You can find a list of cab companies under local mobility. Some hosts also offer a pick-up service. Just ask for one.

Or do you want to cover the "last mile" by public transport? Ask your host for the nearest stop and check the connections on the website of the Tyrolean Transport Association. Also available as an app, practical to install on the go.

Alpine passes and important traffic routes in and around Osttirol

You wind your way higher and higher, accompanied by a magnificent mountain backdrop! If the journey there is already an adventure, you are probably on a pass road around Osttirol. We list the most beautiful Alpine passes around Osttirol. You can also find links to other important routes here.

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Toll & vignette in Osttirol

A toll sticker has been compulsory on Austria's highways and expressways since 1997. Here you can find out everything about the Austrian toll and how exactly it affects you on your vacation in Osttirol!

Depending on the length of your stay, you can choose from the following options:

1-day vignette
10-day vignette
2-month vignette
Annual vignette

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The journey and arrival by public transport is...

... relaxed, for example boarding the night train in the evening and waking up in Osttirol in the morning.

... safe, whether by train, bus or plane.

... sustainable, as guests on earth, each of us can contribute to this – locals and visitors alike.

... usually cheaper and faster than by car.

Car-free activities in Osttirol

Be inspired! On this page, we have a few suggestions for car-free activities. Often, you don't have to go far to discover particularly beautiful places. Why not explore the area around your home or holiday destination on foot or by bike?

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Mit dem FLUGS E-Car zu einem der schönsten Sonnenaufgänge

Mit dem E-Car zum Ausgangspunkt einer Sonnenaufgangstour, das haben wir gemacht! Der Beitrag Mit dem FLUGS E-Car zu…

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Mit dem VVT-Taxi in den Wildpark Assling

Mit VVT Taxi in den Wildpark Assling: Entdecke mit uns die verschiedensten Tierarten und begleite uns beim…

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Mit Bus und Traktor zum schönsten Talschluss der Ostalpen: Gletscherweg Innergschlöss

Der Gletscherlehrweg in Innergschlöss ist ein absolutes Highlight für jeden Bergsteiger und Naturliebhaber. Wir…

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Mit Bus und Gondel zum Wassermythos Ochsenlacke

Die Brunnalm im Defereggental ist nicht nur ein Wanderparadies für Bergfreunde. In der neuen Spielearena…

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