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Pragser Wildsee lake

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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.

An overview of traffic regulations

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Extended Season 2026

How to plan your trip to the Pragser Tal valley stress-free and relaxed

To make your visit relaxed during the xtended season we recommend using public transport. 
Otherwise, you can pre-book at the parking lot P1 on the following days and use the shuttle service to the lake:
 
16.09. - 30.09.2026

 

Book HERE.

Parking lots P2, P3, and P4 are also available, but reservations are not possible – the available spaces are assigned based on availability.
On public holidays and in the extended season, more visitors than usual are expected. 
The road leading to the Pragser Tal valley remains open until the parking spaces are full. The parking spaces at the lake could be filled quickly.

Pragser Tal valley

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Ticket booking

Traffic regulation

01.07. - 15.09.2026

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Tickets available

from 13 €

from Welsberg / Monguelfo & Toblach / Dobbiaco
  • online reservation mandatory
  • round Trip 
  • familyticket available

44 €

Vehicles under 2.20 m in height.
  • transit permit
  • parking
  • shuttle (if necessary)
  • 22€ back as voucher for local restaurants/ / shops

49 €

Fahrzeuge, höher als > 2,20m
  • transit permit
  • parking
  • shuttle 
  • 22€ back as a voucher for local restaurants / shops

Extended season

Why Parking P1 + Shuttle?

Guaranteed parking at P1 - no waiting for free spaces
Shuttle service directly to Pragser Wildsee lake - convenient and fast.

The following period is affected:
16.09. - 30.09.2026

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Tickets available

Parking & Shuttle
from20 €

Shuttles run every half hour

  • Parking P1
  • Shuttle

FAQs

Everything you need to know

Arrival from 16.09

General information

No, the visit to the Pragser Wildsee lake is free.

Please avoid swimming in Pragser Wildsee lake – it lies within a protected nature park. By avoiding to go swimming in the lake we can preserve its beautiful colors and fragile ecosystem together.

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.

Parking during the extended season

The street into the Pragser Tal valley is open until the parking spaces are full. There won't be any traffic regulation. You can reach Pragser Tal valley anytime and without a reservation.

On the indicated days you can book a parking space in the parking lot P1. The reservation includes also the shuttle to the Pragser Wildsee lake. You can also hike up to the lake following path nr. 1.

In order to have a secured parking space you can book the parking lot P1 in advance to your visit. The reservation includes also the shuttle that takes you to the Pragser Wildsee lake and back. You can also hike up to the lake following path nr. 1.

The shuttle runs every half hour. First ride: 9.40 am. – Last ride: 17.00 pm.

Yes, the shuttle is included in your car park reservation if you book in advance. The shuttle ticket is valid for the specified number of people.

You can reach Pragser Wildsee lake with the line 442 from Toblach/Dobbiaco. On that line all Guest Passes are valid from 16.09. Line 442 passes every half hour.

The general conditions apply according to the GTC. A cancellation can be made up until 72 hours before arrival.

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 5:00 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.

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