Buy ticket
Accessibility
To the Pragser Wildsee Lake
Pragser Wildsee lake is situated in the middle of Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park. Nestled into a wild and romantic rocky valley basin and dominated by the majestic Seekofel peak, this is the most beautiful lake in the Dolomites.
An overview of traffic regulations
today
public holidays
traffic regulation
extended season
Pragser Tal valley
This is who we are
Ticket booking
There are currently no traffic restrictions (except toll road Plätzwiese high plateau) in the Pragser Tal valley. No online reservation is necessary. The Pragser Tal valley can be reached at any time.
FAQs
Everything you need to know
General information
No, the visit to the Pragser Wildsee lake is free.
Please avoid swimming in Pragser Wildsee lake. The lake is located in the Fanes-Sennes-Prags nature park and is to be preserved as a sensitive natural area.
The circular trail around the Pragser Wildsee lake is currently open.
You can find the huts that are currently open here.
Yes, there are public toilets near the parking space P4. Note: charges apply.
At parking P2 there are toilets free of charge.
Yes, you can rent one of the small rowing boats. The boat rental is open.
You can find the opening hours and prices here.
As the Pragser Wildsee lake is part of the Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park, bringing your own boats or stand-up paddle boards is not allowed.
The boat hire is open. You can find further information here.
You can make an online reservation under certain conditions. Here you find the information. Otherwise, the rental principle is "first come, first served".
It snows from the beginning of December. However, it can also start snowing earlier if temperatures are low.
The entire circular trail is usually open from May through early or mid-November. The exact dates depend on weather conditions. In winter, the right side of the lake is open. The trail may be icy at times.
Information on General Traffic Regulations
The Pragser Wildsee lake can currently be visited at any time. An online reservation is currently not required to enter the Pragser Tal valley. For certain holidays and during the extended seasons, you can reserve a spot in parking lot P1 to ensure you have a guaranteed parking space.
Traffic regulation will be in place again during the summer months of 2027. More detailed information will follow in the spring of 2027. In 2026, the traffic regulations were in effect from 01.07 - 15.09, always from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Arrival with your own car, motorhome, coach and motorbike
There are 3 parking lots at the Pragser Wildsee lake. Parking lot P4 is 100 meters, P3 300 meters and P2 800 meters from the lake.
Please note: parking spaces are limited. All parking spaces require a fee.
Prices for the parking lots at the lake can be found directly in place.
The P2 parking lot has charging stations for electric cars.
At this time of the year the Pragser Tal valley can be reached by travel coaches at any time.
There is only limited parking for travel coaches.
Close to the lake is the P4 parking lot, where there are free but limited disabled parking spaces. There are also a small number of disabled parking spaces at car park P3. There are three spaces at P2.
The walk around the Pragser Wildsee lake has a wide forest path on the right-hand side and a path on the left-hand side with several ascents with steps.
There is a toilet for the disabled at the Pragser Wildsee lake near Emma's Bistrot.
Parking spaces for motorhomes are very limited at Pragser Wildsee lake. There are 10-15 parking spaces for motorhomes at parking lot P4 and cost €45/24h. If you can't find a parking space there, you'll have to look for one outside the Pragser Tal valley.
Arrival by public transport
Bus line 442 takes you directly from Toblach/Dobbiaco, Niederdorf/Villabassa to the Pragser Wildsee lake. Public transport fares apply.
Mobilcards and the Südtirol Alto Adige Guest Pass are valid from September 16. In the time of the traffic regulation, you’ll need to make an online reservation.
With the südtirolmobil Pass, you can use the line at any time.
The Mobilcard is available at “südtirolmobil” sales points and at tourist offices. Starting September 16, bus tickets can be purchased from the bus driver. Please note: Payment is only accepted in cash. A reservation is currently not required.
From September 16, on bus 442 Mobilcards & the Südtrol Alto Adige Guest Pass are valid.
Yes, the südtirolmobil Pass is valid for the bus.
You can find all information about the bus departures and schedules here .
No, bicycles cannot be taken along.
Children up to the age of 6 years can access free of charge. Everyone aged 6 or above must pay the entry fee.
You may take your pets on public transport at the regular charge (as per regulation no. 760/2016, article 23).
Dogs are required to have a muzzle.
You can find information about this here.
Yes, the bus stops are barrier-free.
General information Winter
No, the visit to the Pragser Wildsee lake is free.
The circular trail around the Pragser Wildsee lake is currently open.
You can find the huts that are currently open here.
Yes, there are public toilets at Emma's Bistrot. Note: charges apply
At parking P2 there are toilets free of charge.
It snows from the beginning of December. However, it can also start snowing earlier if temperatures are low.
In winter conditions (snow, slush or ice), ALL vehicles on South Tyrol's state and provincial roads are only allowed to drive with winter tyres or with fitted snow chains (or with equivalent, homologated equipment).
The lake is currently not frozen.
It is forbidden to enter Pragser Wildsee lake when it is frozen over.
No, there is no Christmas market at the Pragser Wildsee lake.
You can find Christmas markets in Innichen/San Candido, Toblach/Dobbiaco or Bruneck/Brunico.
Yes, the boat rental is open. You can find all information here.