Car
Arrival by car
The arrival by car is convenient and easy. In addition to this site, please also consult the information on motorway (Autobahn) conditions in Austria and any related information concerning winter equipment requirements, to ensure a stressless arrival by car.
Arrival by car from Germany:
Once you are driving on the S16, the Arlberg dual carriageway, take the exit to Pians and keep driving on the Silvretta main road (B188) in the direction of Ischgl for about 7 kilometres. From Germany, three routes will bring you to the S16 in Tyrol:
- You approach See on the German motorway (Autobahn) A7 or A95, both going south. The route takes you to the Fern Pass main road (B179) via Imst and Landeck to the A12 motorway which links onto the S16 (Arlberg dual carriageway) to Pians.
- Take the German A93 towards Innsbruck. The Austrian Inntal motorway (A12) takes you via Kufstein, Innsbruck and Landeck to the S16, the Arlberg dual carriageway, and on to Pians.
- You take the German motorway (Autobahn) A 96 in the direction of Lindau and enter Austria via the A14. Follow this Autobahn to Bregenz, Feldkirch and through the Arlbergtunnel until you get to the S 16, which will take you to Pians. In the summer you have the option to exit the Autobahn in Bludenz and travel to See over the Silvretta Hochalpenstraße (Silvretta High Alpine Road).
Arrival by car from Italy:
Driving on the S16, the Arlberg dual carriageway, take the exit to Pians and keep driving on the Silvretta main road (B188) in the direction of Ischgl for about 7 kilometres. From Italy, two routes will bring you to the S16 in Tyrol:
- You go north on the motorway (Autobahn) A 22 crossing the Brenner to get to the Austrian A 13; in Innsbruck you follow the signs to Bregenz, travel the A 12 until you get to the S 16, on which you continue to Pians.
- You travel north on the SS40 crossing the Reschen Pass and then take the B180 into Austria. This route will take you via Nauders and Landeck to the S16 in the direction of Bregenz and all the way to Pians.
Arrival by car from Switzerland:
For arrival by car you will approach Austria on the A3 to Feldkirch or on the A1 to Lustenau and Dornbirn. In Austria, follow the A14 in the direction of Innsbruck. Remain on this Autobahn and pass through the Arlbergtunnel, then take the S16 to exit Pians. Take this exit and stay on the Silvretta Bundesstraße (B 188) in the direction of Ischgl until you reach the vicinity of the turnoff to See. In the summer you have the option to exit the Autobahn in Bludenz and travel to See over the Silvretta Hochalpenstraße (Silvretta High Alpine Road).
Special travel information:
Please remember that toll vignettes are mandatory for travel on all Austrian motorway (Autobahn) and expressway (Schnellstrasse) routes. If you should get caught without this mandatory sticker, you will be subject to severe penalties. You can purchase vignettes with validities of ten days, two months or an entire year at petrol stations and tobacco kiosks.
For the arrival by car especially during the winter months, winter tires and adequate winter equipment are mandatory for your vehicle to ensure a safe journey. In the event of severe weather, the use of snow chains may become mandatory. To prevent problems, make sure you acquire the appropriate snow chains for your vehicle before you embark on your trip.
Enjoy your arrival by care in beautiful Austria. However, please drive with caution – after all, you have a great vacation in See to look forward to. Obviously, there are also convenient options to travel to See by train or airplane.
To find hotels and vacation rentals in See, please submit a vacation enquiry or make online reservations – either way, you will find what you need.
This is how you get to Galtür in Tyrol by car simply and conveniently. Please pay attention to the information on motorways in Austria and on any winter equipment that may be required. (Winter tyres are required by law in Austria between November and March)
Arrival by car from Germany:
Once you are driving on the S16, the Arlberg dual carriageway, take the exit to Pians and keep driving on the Silvretta main road (B188) for about 20 km towards Galtür. Three routes will bring you to the S16 in Tyrol:
- To get to Ischgl you take the German A7 or A95 heading south. The route takes you to the Fern Pass main road (B179) via Imst and Landeck to the A12 motorway which links onto the S16 (Arlberg dual carriageway) to Pians.
- Take the German A93 towards Innsbruck. The Austrian Inntal motorway (A12) takes you via Kufstein, Innsbruck and Landeck to the S16, the Arlberg dual carriageway, and on to Pians.
- Take the A96 towards Lindau in Austria and get onto the A14. Follow this motorway via Bregenz, Feldkirch and through the Arlberg tunnel to the S16 and on to Pians. In summer you also have the option to exit the motorway at Bludenz and take the Silvretta high alpine road to Galtür.
Arrival by car from Italy:
Driving on the S16, the Arlberg dual carriageway, take the exit to Pians and keep driving on the Silvretta main road (B188) for about 20 km towards Galtür. Two routes bring you to the S16 in Tyrol:
- Heading north on the A22 motorway over the Brenner Pass, you follow the Austrian A13, then take the A12 in Innsbruck and drive towards Bregenz to the S16 and on to Pians.
- You enter Austria heading north on the SS40 then go over the Reschen Pass onto the B180. The route takes you via Nauders and Landeck to the S16 towards Bregenz and on to Pians.
Arrival by car from Switzerland
You drive to Austria on the A3 to Feldkirch or the A1 to Lustenau and Dornbirn. In Austria, follow the A14 towards Innsbruck. Follow this motorway through the Arlberg tunnel to the S16 and on to Pians. Take the exit to Pians and keep driving on the Silvretta main road (B188) for about 20 km towards Galtür. In summer you also have the option to exit the motorway at Bludenz and take the Silvretta high alpine road for arrival by car.
You can enter you hometown in the following route planner that will find a customised route for you:
Information for your trip :
Please bear in mind that you require a motorway toll sticker (Vignette) to drive on Austrian motorways and expressways. Should you be caught without one, you will be facing severe fines. The toll stickers with an optional validity of ten days, two months or a whole year are available at the motorway Austrian borders, service stations, filling stations and tobacco kiosks.
For the arrival by car in winter, winter tyres and adequate winter equipment for your car are required by law for a safe trip especially in winter. If the weather is bad enough, the use of snow chains may be ordered. Avoid problems by getting the right model for your car before starting your trip. You may find further information on this in the latest traffic report.
Enjoy your drive through beautiful Austria. Please drive carefully – after all, your holiday in Tyrol is at stake.
Or would you rather take the train or airplane to Galtür? Otherwise enjoy the trip and drive carefully. Reserve your hotel or holiday apartment now. Here you can send an enquiry for a room in Galtür for your holidays with no obligation or book any accommodation in the holiday resort Galtür directly and conveniently online.