After 115 years, the Tauern Tunnel, which connects the Gastein Valley with Mallnitz, has to be renovated and therefore closed.
The Tauernsperre will last from November 18, 2024 to July 13, 2025.
ÖBB has set up a rail replacement service (information page)
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It will not be possible to use the Böckstein-Mallnitz car lock from 18. 11. 2024 to 13. 07. 2025.
Arrival by train to Mallnitz-Obervellach station
Mallnitz is located directly on the north-south railroad line and has the declared intercity railroad station Mallnitz-Obervellach.
Whether from Munich, Udine, Zurich or Vienna – all trains stop in Mallnitz.
Please let us know (at least 36 hours before arrival) and we will order the free train station shuttle for you.
Train connections on the Internet:
” www.oebb.at / display board
” www.bahn.de
” Tauernschleuse – journey times/prices
Travel to Mallnitz by car or motorcycle
From the direction of Munich
- Not possible due to Tauern barrier from 18. 11. 2024 – 13. 07. 2025:
via Salzburg – highway (A10) – exit Bischofshofen direction Gasteinertal – Badgastein – Böckstein (car loading through the Tauern tunnel) – Mallnitz. - via Salzburg – highway (A10) direction Villach – Tauern highway tunnel (toll) – before Spittal exit Lendorf direction Mallnitz – Möllbrücke turn right into Mölltal/Großglockner/Mallnitz – Obervellach – Mallnitz
- via the Grossglockner High Alpine Road (open approx. May to October) – Heiligenblut – Obervellach – Mallnitz
- via Kufstein – Wörgl – Kitzbühel – Felbertauern Tunnel – Lienz – Obervellach – Mallnitz
A one-day vignette has also been available since 2023. It is only available digitally and is particularly interesting for holidaymakers. Its main purpose is to keep streams of tourists on the freeways and thus relieve traffic-ridden communities. Like all vignettes, it is available online at https://shop.asfinag.at/
and will cost 8.60 euros for cars and 3.40 euros for motorcycles in 2024From Mallnitz train station to Apartments Hohenberger
When you arrive in Mallnitz, drive 1.5 kilometers from the train station to the indoor pool, take the next entrance after the indoor pool on the right and after about 500 meters you will find Haus Hohenberger on the left side of the street.
Do you still have questions?
Contact us if you have any questions about how to get here – we will be happy to help you plan your journey.
