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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.
There are currently no traffic restrictions in the Pragser Tal valley.
No online reservation is necessary. The Pragser Tal Valley can be reached at any time.
Pragser Tal Valley
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There are currently no traffic restrictions in the Pragser Tal valley.
No online reservation is necessary. The Pragser Tal Valley can be reached at any time.
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General information Winter
No, the visit to the Pragser Wildsee lake is free.
The circular trail around the Pragser Wildsee lake is only open on the right-hand side.
You can find the huts that are currently open here.
Yes, there are public toilets near the parking space0 P4. Note: charges apply
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 completely 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.
No, the boat rental is closed. You can find all information here.
Information on the general traffic regulations
The Pragser Tal valley is open. It can be reached at any time. Online bookings are no longer necessary.
There will be a traffic regulation for 2025 in the summer months. More detailed information will be announced in spring.
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.
Parking lot P4: 15€ for 3 hours; 1€ must be paid for each additional half hour. The maximum fee per day is 20€.
Parking lot P3: 10€ for one day
Parking lot P2: 6€ for one day
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.
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.
Arrival by public transport
The public bus route 442 takes visitors directly from Toblach/Dobbiaco, Niederdorf/Villabassa to the Pragser Wildsee lake. Local public transport fares apply.
Mobilcards, Guestpasses and value cards as well as the Südtirolpass are valid. The Mobilcard is available at the "südtirolmobil" sales points and at the tourist offices. Bus tickets can also be purchased directly from the bus driver. Please note that payment is only possible in cash. Reservation is not required.
Actually, on bus 442 Mobilcards, Südtirol Alto Adige Guest Pass Braies and value cards as well as the Südtirolpass are valid.
Yes, the Südtirol Pass is valid for the bus shuttle.
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
No, the visit to the Pragser Wildsee lake is free.
No, swimming is prohibited in the Pragser Wildsee lake.
The circular trail around the Pragser Wildsee lake is currently only partially open. The eastern side is currently closed. The right side of the lake shore is accessible with good footwear.
You can find the huts that are currently open here.
Yes, there are public toilets near the parking space P4. Note: charges apply.
Yes, you can rent one of the small rowing boats. The boat rental is open from May to November 2024.
You can findn the opening hours and prices here.
As the Pragser Wildsee lake is part of the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park, bringing your own boats or stand-up paddle boards is not allowed.
The boat hire is currently closed. 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.