Bundesland Tirol Transportation

Arlberg Strassentunnel

by globetrott

Arlberg Strassentunnel is one of the longest tunnels through the alps with a length of 13.972 meters and it is a very good alternative for cars to pass by the Arlberg and avoid all of the problems of driving over the snowy pass-road. In summertime it does not make sense in my opinion, it is even quite dangerous, when you considder that you will get dizzy after a while of driving at the same speed, one car in front of you and another car in your back and you have to keep that speed for several km otherwise the truck in your back will get as close as just a few cm to your backside and will start to hoop etc... Next problem is the oncoming trafic, that is not in a seperate tube.Arlberg Strassentunnel is part of the highway, BUT you need to pay an extra-toll anyway :----------------------------------7,27 Euro for motorbikes9,45 Euro for cars4,36 Euro for caravansSpeedlimit is mostly 80...

Vorteilscard <26

by globetrott

When you don't have a Eurail,Interrail-ticket etc. yet and intend to go by train from Vienna or Tirol to Salzburg, Graz, Hallstatt etc - and when you are still under 26 years of age it makes sense to buy a "VORTEILScard <26" !It is a ticket that you will get at any train-station. You pay 19,90 Euros, bring a passport-pic and will first get an interim-paper ticket, later by mail you get something looking like a credit card. Already the paper ticket entitles you to buy and use tickets for half-fare right away!! On the distance Vienna-Salzburg you will save around 19,90 Euros one-way already !! because the ordinary ticket is 39,80. This ticket makes sense for any tourist under 26 years planning to travel by train in Austria!! In case that you have no permanent address in Austria, where they could send the final ticket, give them your hotel address, a friends-address etc. - it will take...

The Autobahn - Vignette

by globetrott

All cars driving on the highways through Austria have to buy a so-called "Vignette" and stick it on the windscreen. There are stickers for 10 days, 2 months and the whole year.Very important for all owners of vehicles & motorhomes with more than 3,5 tons :The Autobahn-Vignette is NOT enough for you, you need the same kind of GO-Box, as the large trucks and buses need them !!The system is simple, BUT also quite expensive : You buy a box, put it inside the car and at several places you will be registered automatically and will have to pay a fixed amount per each Km you drive on the Autobahn / highway.See more details on my link below !!You may find machines like the one on my picture at many borders of Austria.-------------------------------------------For cars and motorhomes with less than 3500kg you pay :10-days-vignette : 7,90 euros2 months-vignette : 22,90 eurosfor the whole year :...

The Brenner - Passroad

by globetrott

The Brenner-pass is one of the most frequented roads and highways in Europe, because it is the easiest and fastest road across the Alps in that area.Be prepared for a lot of trafic, especially plenty of trucks, except at the weekends, when only a few trucks with special permission are allowed to go.For the Brenner you have to pay a seperate fee, that is not at all connected to the ordinary vignette, that you need for highways in Austria anyway. The fee for Brenner (A13 / E45) is 8 Euros per car up to 3,5 tons.

by airplane to Tirol

by globetrott

Innsbruck has the only airport in Tirol, other airports in a distance of about 2-3 hours by taxi or train are Munich and Salzburg. Innsbruck is quite a small city and the airport of Innsbruck is really close to the centre of town. That way you will not have to pay a lot of money to get there by taxi.No matter, if you arrive by train, private car or airplane, it might be a great idea to take a glacier-flight in a small airplane from Innsbruck-Airport. Such a flight requires a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 passengers and will cost you per person:Alpenflug (ca. 20 Min. across the alps): Euro 79,-Gletscherflug (ca. 30 Min. across the glaciers): Euro 106,-Best of Alps (ca. 45 Min.): Euro 138,-Make your reservations at the telephone-number below !

By train through Tirol

by globetrott

You can get easily by train to most of the important sights of Tirol. When arriving by train in Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof it is quite easy to walk to the very centre of town and even the famous "Goldenes Dachl" is within a walk of just 15-20 minues.Innsbruck is quite small and when you leave the station you simply go straight on and will get to Salurner Strasse that will take you directely to the Triumpf-Pforte. From there you simply walk down Maria Theresienstrasse and will get to the citytower and Goldenes Dachl.That way it might even make sense to interrupt a trainride for 1 or 2 hours in order to explore Innsbruck a bit !!For up to 24 hours you can store your luggage at the Hauptbahnhof in Innsbruck in electric boxes like shown in my 2nd photo!When you come back after more than 24 hours, you have to pay the same amount again, before you are able to get back your luggage.After 48 hours...

Cable cars story...

by Tripack

Discover the alpine world was formerly the privilege of the warriors, the tradesmen and the wealthy people. Thanks to the technical development, for a few decades, the mountain has been accessible to everyone. The first installations of transport to cables were built at the end of the 19th century. From this beginning to the funitels, the development of the technique of the ski lifts is a part of the Austrian tourism history. The first time cable car was in operation in 1926 on the Rax in Lower Austria to transport goods. From 1965, Austria gained an international reputation as a winter sports destination. The cable car branch is one of the most important industries in Austria. 3011 cable car sites were in operation during the winter season 2004/05. Despite the decling number of cable car sites, there is an increased demand for the services. The reason being that T-bar lifts have been...

By air you can enter Austria...

by Pavlik_NL

By air you can enter Austria best at Vienna International Airport, but that is again rather far from the most impressive alpine part of Austria. For that you best enter at Innsbruck airport.By train you can reach many larger towns, but by car you can almost reach any village. In wintertime it is an obligation to have snowchains with you and believe me, it is very possible that you also have to use them (check the weatherreports before making long connecting drives).By car you can visit almost all inhabited places, but Austrian alpine beauty can only be reached by foot (or some even go to the craziest places on a mountainbike). Walking/hiking is a must in the mountains and the Austrian touristboard has prepared many, many routes for all. Inform at the local touristoffice.

Bus, car, bicycle

by lotharlerch