Questions about lake Vilsalpsee and nature conservation

From the center of Tannheim, a trail leads about 4 km south to the picturesque Vilsalpsee lake in the middle of the nature reserve.

• On foot: approx. 1 hour to the front lake shore
• By bus or the Tannheimer Alpenexpress: approx. 10–15 minutes
• By car: approx. 10 minutes
• By bike: 4 km

Peak seasons

• Summer: May to October
• Winter: End of December to Easter

Important: Outside the main season, there is no shuttle service to Lake Vilsalpsee! Horse-drawn carriages can be requested.

By car

Lake Vilsalpsee is located in a nature reserve, which is why access for general traffic is restricted. 

No motor vehicles allowed in either direction from 8 am. to 5 pm.

Permitted entry between 5 pm. and 8 am.:

• A usage fee of €5 must be paid upon exit.

• Traffic-calming measures imposed by the authorities may be in place throughout the year.

Public transportation

• Bus line 121 runs regularly to the nature reserve in summer.

• Tannheimer Alpenexpress (slow train):

  • Summer: Starts at 9:30 am.

  • Winter: Starts at 10:00 am. (different in the off-season).

  • Tickets: Available directly from the driver.

  • Note: Please always check the current timetables for the season!

Special provisions for persons with reduced mobility

Persons with reduced mobility who have a valid severely disabled pass (marked “G” and “H” on the back) receive a ticket for a return trip in their own car.

Distribution points:

• Tannheim information office (during opening hours)

• Municipality of Tannheim

at the restaurant Vilsalpsee

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

at the Café Bistro Haubentaucher 

• Day parking ticket € 8.00

Regular bus service to Lake Vilsalpsee (subject to charge, only during the summer season)

Departure: Tannheim roundabout bus stop

Prices:

• Adults: € 4.30*

• Seniors (aged 65 and over): € 2.80*

• Children up to 6 years old: FREE

• Children up to 14 years: € 2.20*

• Young people up to 19 years of age: € 2.80*

Please note: This line is not included in the guest card!
Timetable: Available at all information offices or downloadable here: Vilsalpsee bus timetable (The bus only runs during the summer months!)

*Prices are subject to change.

Tannheimer Alpenexpress (subject to charge, only during peak season – note summer and winter departure times!)

Departure: Stop next to the Tannheim tourist information office on the street
Departure times: According to the time displayed at the stop

Prices:
One-way ticket:

• Adults: € 4.00*

• Children: € 2.50*

• Dogs: € 2.50* / € 3.00* (depending on size)

Round trip:

• Adults: € 6.50*

• Children: € 4.00*

• Dogs: € 4.00* / €5.00* (depending on size)

Family tickets:

• Family basic (2 adults, 2 children): € 11.00*

• Family round trip (2 adults, 2 children): € 16.00*

Children up to 3 years old travel for free!

Information: Tannheimer Alpenexpress, Tel: +43 676 712 3459
Ticket sales: Directly on the train
Bus companies & groups: Special trips on request

*Prices are subject to change.

Trips only on request!

Tannheim:
Fam. Kleiner – T +43 676 606 6852, andreaskleiner@gmx.at
Lechweghof – T +43 676 772 9145, lechleitner.wegmann@aon.at

Grän:
Andy Rief – T +43 676 542 7900, pferdekutschenrief@gmail.com

• Unfortunately not, 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.
  In winter, the winter hiking trail ends at the two restaurants on the front shore of the lake.

Restaurant Vilsalpsee 
Open, closed on Monday/Tuesday
T +43 676 304 7796

Café Bistro Haubentaucher 
Open until 6 pm., hot meals served from 11 am. to 5 pm., closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays
Changed opening hours during the off-season.
T +43 5675 6278

Vilsalpe 
Open during the summer months, no days off
T +43 676 949 0904

Changes possible depending on season!

Allowed:
Swimming in the northeast shore bathing area directly adjacent to the Vilsalpsee inn

Prohibited:
Stand Up paddling
canoeing
sea kayak
rowing
sport diving

General information sheet in the nature reserve at Lake Vilsalpsee