Tannheimer Tal nature reserve

Vilsalpsee is in a nature reserve, so you can't drive there. From 8:00 to 17:00, no cars can go on the road in either direction.

You must pay a €5 user fee between 5:00 pm. and 8:00 am. The authorities have ordered changes to make traffic calmer all year round to help people get to the Vilsalpsee nature reserve.

There is a driving ban in place for motor vehicles in both directions between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Bus 121 goes to the nature reserve during the summer, and it runs regularly.
The Tannheimer Alpenexpress leaves from Tannheim to the Vilsalpsee at 9:30 am in summer and 10:00 am in winter (except in the off-season). You can buy tickets from the driver.
Please check the current timetables for the season.
People with walking disabilities can get a ticket for the outward and return journey in their own car if they show a valid disabled person's pass with the "G" and "H" mark on the back. You can buy tickets during opening hours at the information office in Tannheim and from the local council.

By public bus (subject to a charge, only in the summer season*): 
Departure at the Tannheim roundabout bus stop.
Adults € 4.30*
Seniors aged 65 and over € 2.80*
Children up to the age of 6 FREE
Children up to the age of 14 € 2.20*
Young people up to the age of 19 € 2.80*
Please note that this service is not included in the guest card!
*Prices subject to change 
Valid timetables are available from the local tourist offices.

With the Tannheimer Alpenexpress, subject to a charge (only during the main seasons, note departure times summer/winter*): 
Departure at the bus stop next to the Tannheim tourist information centre on the road. 
Departure times according to the time displayed at the bus stop on site!
Single journey adults € 4.00* Children € 2.50* Dogs € 2.50* / € 3.00*
Return journey adults € 6.50* Children € 4.00* Dogs € 4.00* / € 5.00*
Family single (2 adults, 2 children) € 11.00*
Family return journey (2 adults, 2 children) € 16.00*
Children up to the age of 3 travel free of charge. 
Information: Tannheimer Alpenexpress, T +43 676 712 3459
Ticket sales: directly on the train
For bus companies and groups: special trips on request
*Prices subject to change / dogs according to size

By horse-drawn carriage: 
Horse-drawn carriages only run on request! 
Information and registration:

• Fam. Kleiner, Tannheim, T +43 676 606 6852, andreaskleiner@gmx.at 
• Lechweghof, Tannheim, T +43 676 772 9145, lechleitner.wegmann@aon.at
• Andy Rief, Grän, T +43 676 542 7900, pferdekutschenrief@gmail.com

By foot/by bike:
A beautiful foot and cycle path from the centre of Tannheim in a southerly direction. The route is approx. 4 km and it takes approx. 1 hour to walk to the lake.

Parking fees at Vilsalpsee:

• Up to 2 hours € 3.00
• Each additional hour € 1.20
• Daily maximum € 8.00
• Each additional day € 8.00

Due to a previous rockfall in 2012, a section on the eastern shore of the lake had to be closed. There is still a considerable risk of rockfall there, which is why it is not possible to walk around the lake. The eastern shore leads to the waterfall, which is a worthwhile excursion destination in summer.

The flat hiking trail along the lake to the Vilsalpe itself takes around 30 minutes and leads past green meadows and steep mountains. The impressive 400 metre high Berggaicht waterfall awaits at the end. On the way back, walkers can fortify themselves with a snack at the Vilsalpe or stop off at one of the other inns.

In winter, the winter hiking trail ends on the front shore of the lake at the two restaurants!

In the water:
Swimming: PERMITTED - Swimming area: North-east shore directly adjacent to Gasthof Vilsalpsee

On the water:
Stand up paddling: PROHIBITED
Canoeing: PROHIBITED
Sea kayaking: PROHIBITED

Under water:
Scuba diving: FORBIDDEN

INFO SHEET ON DRONE FLIGHTS & WATER SPORTS

Please take care of our environment:
Stay on the marked hiking trails.
Keep your dog on a lead.
Please take your rubbish home with you.
Do not make a fire.
Camping is not permitted.