Would you like to travel with accessibility in mind and are looking for suitable accommodations, excursion options, and other services? Osttirol offers a wide range of options to make your accessible vacation exciting and varied, allowing you to enjoy hiking trails, culture, and activities without restrictions.
Observe native animal species at the Assling Wildlife Park, take a refreshing dip at the Dolomitenbad Lienz, or immerse yourself in ancient life at the Roman city of Aguntum: You can do all of this in Osttirol while using a wheelchair. Experience art and culture, or visit Lienz with its picturesque buildings, small cafés, and numerous shopping opportunities.
Cycle along picturesque rivers, through charming villages, and through lush green forests. Take a leisurely bike ride along Osttirol’s handbike trails and enjoy moments of peace and quiet in nature.
Before heading into the mountains with your wheelchair, there are a few things you should keep in mind: Which hiking trails are suitable for me? Are there any special services I can take advantage of to make my hiking experience even better? And which mountain railways are wheelchair-accessible? We’ll give you all the information you need for your trip to the mountains of Osttirol.
Do you long to be closer to the mountains? Our wheelchair-accessible mountain railways will take you up safely and easily in your wheelchair.
With the Swiss-Track vehicle and the matching motorized wheelchairs from the Nationalpark Hohe Tauern, hiking becomes a breeze: Navigate even bumpy terrain with ease and observe the unspoiled nature and wildlife in the Nationalpark Hohe Tauern. The Swiss-Track is provided free of charge and offers you a truly unique experience. At the Glocknerwinkel Information Center, you can rent the Swiss-Track after a brief training session with the national park rangers—and with a little luck , you might spot ibex, eagles, or marmots. Please make a reservation in advance. You’ll find more information in the PDF document below.
Have limited mobility? “Experience” the Nationalpark Hohe Tauern in the Defereggental Valley!
To enable people with limited mobility to enjoy an outing in the Nationalpark Hohe Tauern, an e-scooter provided by the Nationalpark Hohe Tauern is available at the parking lot in Oberhaus, St. Jakob i.D. The short educational loop along the Oberhaus Swiss Stone Pine Forest Trail has been specially adapted to be accessible by this e-scooter.
To make a reservation, please contact the visitor services desk during the National Park Center’s opening hours. There, in addition to further information on how to use the e-scooter, you’ll receive a PIN code and instructions for setting it up on your own. The Nationalpark Hohe Tauern wishes you an unforgettable experience in nature. You can find further information in this PDF document.
Choosing the ideal accommodations is essential for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. The following list shows you hotels, guesthouses, and other accommodations that cater to your needs and have designed their facilities and rooms to be accessible. For example, these quality-certified, accessible establishments feature a main entrance with no steps or thresholds, a parking space wider than 350 cm, wheelchair-accessible sinks, and much more.
In Osttirol, you’ll find everything from traditional cuisine to exotic creations. Whether it’s Schlipfkrapfen, Kaiserschmarrn, or Käsespätzle, sample Osttirol’s delicacies and enjoy the atmosphere in our restaurants. The following restaurants are wheelchair-accessible.
If your wheelchair breaks down or needs repair during your vacation, help is on the way: Sanibed will make sure your wheelchair is back in working order so you can continue to enjoy your vacation without any problems.
Emanuel v. Hibler Street 3
9900 Lienz, Austria
Phone: +43 4852 64409
Email: [email protected]
http://www.sanibed.at/sanibed-lienz
If you are traveling by train or bus, please check in advance to make sure that the train or bus you plan to take is accessible. Not all buses and trains are equipped with a lift or ramp to ensure wheelchair-accessible boarding. You can find more information on the Austrian Federal Railways website or, if you’re traveling from Germany, on the Deutsche Bahn website. There is an elevator at the Lienz train station that allows you to easily reach your train platform or the bus station. By the way, with the Welcome Card , you can ride all buses in Osttirol completely free of charge.
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