Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

There are special, free parking spaces right next to the valley station. Please follow the signs to the valley station parking lot (enter “Steinbruchgasse 4” into your GPS), turn right before the parking lot, and follow the signs. There are several parking spaces for people with a disability permit; three of them are suitable for minibuses.

Separately designated restrooms for people with disabilities are available at both the mountain and valley stations. The restrooms can be opened with the EuroKey. If you are unable to do so, please contact our staff.

Due to the steep incline and the condition of the trail, we do not recommend this hike for those with strollers, wheelchairs, or limited mobility. The upper section near the main entrance to the Alpine Wildlife Park is almost entirely flat and accessible. From here, you can see the ibex, mouflons, and wild boars, as well as dwarf goats and hares in the summer. Parts of the expansive deer enclosure can be viewed from the nearly terrace of the mountain lodge or from the lake overlook.

The Pfänderbahn is accessible. For more information, please visit the “Accessibility” page.

The mountain area, which features a playground, an Alpine wildlife park, viewing terraces, and panoramic mountain views, is only partially accessible to people with disabilities. The lake view and the ground floor of the Berghaus Pfänder (Lodge) are each accessible via a ramp. Accessible restrooms are located at both the valley and mountain stations! The seminar room at the Pfänder is accessible.

People with a degree of disability of 70% or more and a registered “B” in their pass receive a discount; the accompanying person also pays the reduced price.

Bicycles and bicycle trailers are transported all day. From 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. this is free of charge; after 10:00 a.m. transport costs €14.80 per bicycle and per trailer, each way.

Please note that we do not transport downhill bikes. Downhill biking is prohibited on the Pfänder.

Birthday children pay the normal fare on their birthday. Due to our wide range of discounts (seniors, families, groups, etc.), we are unfortunately unable to grant any further reduction.

Prams are transported free of charge. Please report to the ticket office inside the building so that you receive a ticket with a passage for prams.

Dogs are transported free of charge but must be kept on a lead. For problem dogs or fighting dogs, we ask that a muzzle be fitted. Liability in the event of accidents lies with the dog owner. Please note that dogs are not permitted on the Wildlife Park circular trail, because many wild animals perceive dogs as a dangerous enemy and react by fleeing. This poses a considerable risk of injury and causes stress for our animals. Thank you for your understanding!

Depending on the travel speed, the ride with the Pfänderbahn takes approximately five to seven minutes. The speed depends on the number of guests and the weather conditions. A difference in altitude of 605 metres is covered.

The Rhine Valley motorway A14 is toll-free (no vignette required) up to the Hohenems exit. You can find more information on the “Directions & Parking” page.

Parking for cars is available in the fenced Steinbruchgasse car park (P6) at the valley station as well as in the Pfänderbahn multi-storey car park on Schillerstraße (P15). When you have your parking ticket stamped at the ticket office inside the building, Pfänderbahn guests receive a time credit for the first three hours at these parking facilities. The public parking spaces around the valley station are managed by the City of Bregenz, as is the multi-storey car park at the harbour. Parking is possible there, but no time credit can be granted.

Parking for buses: The drop-off point for buses is located in the lower part of Schillerstraße at the roundabout. Access is via “Am Tannenbach – Belruptstraße – Schillerstraße”. A 5-minute walk to the Pfänderbahn valley station.
The bus parking spaces are located on Reichsstraße opposite the barracks, right by the lake. A 10-minute walk to the Pfänderbahn valley station. On presentation of the receipt from our bus car park, Pfänderbahn guests are refunded the parking fee in cash for up to a maximum of 5 hours at the Pfänderbahn ticket office inside the building.

Bicycles can be parked at the covered bicycle racks at the valley station. Pfänderbahn AG accepts no liability for parked bicycles. The availability of bicycle racks cannot be guaranteed.

We have lockers at both the valley and mountain stations. These can be used free of charge for one day. The key deposit of €1.00 is refunded. Pfänderbahn AG accepts no liability for valuables.

You can find information about suggested hiking routes here. There are large information boards at the valley and mountain stations. Please familiarize yourself with the trail markings in advance. Hiking maps can be purchased on-site at the ticket office.

The trails on the Pfänder are not owned by the Pfänder Cable Car. Pfänderbahn AG is not responsible for maintaining these trails. The terrain is mountainous, so we recommend wearing sturdy, all-terrain footwear.

You can walk with a stroller on the road toward Moosegg / Jungholz, but please note that this is a public road.

We do not recommend hiking down into the valley with a stroller.