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Journey by car to Kappl
Here is how you can safely and simply reach Kappl in Tyrol by car. Please also notice the information about the Austrian motorways and required winter equipment.
Arrival from Germany:
From the S16, the Arlbergschnellstraße, drive off at exit Pians and continue about 15 kilometres on the Silvretta Bundesstraße (B188) in the direction of Kappl. There are three ways to reach the S16 in Tyrol:
- Approach Kappl from the German motorway A7 or A95, heading south. The route takes you over the Fernpassbundesstraße (B179), via Imst and Landeck to the Austrian motorway A12 and on to the S16 (Arlbergschnellstraße) to Pians.
- Drive the German motorway A93 in the direction of Innsbruck. The Austrian Inntalautobahn (A12) takes you via Kufstein, Innsbruck and Landeck to the S16, the Arlbergschnellstraße and continues to Pians.
- Drive the German motorway A96 in the direction of Lindau to the Austrian motorway A14. Follow this motorway to Bregenz, Feldkirch and through the Arlbergtunnel to the S16 and continue to Pians. In the summer you can also exit the motorway in Bludenz and continue on the Silvretta Hochalpenstraße to Kappl.
Arrival from Italy:
From the S16 road, the Arlbergschnellstraße, turn off at exit Pians and stay on the Silvretta Bundesstraße (B188) for about 15 kilometres in the direction of Kappl. Two ways bring you to the S16 in Tyrol:
- Drive towards the north on the motorway A22 over the Brennerpass to the Austrian motorway A13. In Innsbruck, turn towards Bregenz onto the motorway A12 and continue on the S16 to Pians.
- Drive north on the SS40, over the Reschenpass to B180, heading to Austria. The route takes you via Nauders and Landeck to the S16 in the direction of Bregenz, continuing to Pians.
Arrival from Switzerland:
Approach Austria on the motorway A3 towards Feldkirch, or the motorway A1 towards Lustenau and Dornbirn. In Austria, follow the motorway A14 towards Innsbruck. Follow this motorway through the Arlbergtunnel onto the S16 and continue to Pians. Exit the S16 in Pians and continue for about 15 kilometres on the Silvretta Bundesstraße (B188) in the direction of Kappl. In the summer you can also exit the motorway in Bludenz and continue on the Silvretta Hochalpenstraße to Kappl.
Information for the journey to Kappl:
Please take note of the mandatory vignette on Austria's motorways (Autobahnen) and expressways (Schnellstraßen). Should you be controlled without having this sticker, you will face a costly fine. You can obtain the vignette for either 10 days, two months or an entire year at filling stations and tobacco kiosks.
Especially in winter, winter tyres and adequate winter equipment are mandatory for your safe arrival. In the case of particularly bad weather, snow chains may also be mandatory. Avoid difficulties by obtaining the right model for your car before embarking. Further information, as required, is available from the current traffic information.
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