No bus section
From Vienna, Graz, Klagenfurt, Villach or Italy
You take the train via Villach to Spittal-Millstättersee and from there the long-distance train to Mallnitz-Obervellach. This route does not pass through the closed section.
8 February to 9 July 2027
Tauern Tunnel closure 2027: Mallnitz can still be reached.
The tunnel is closed, your holiday isn't. Here you'll find what is closed, how to get here anyway and why you don't need a car of your own for Mallnitz.
Getting here during the closure
How do I get to Mallnitz despite the Tauern Tunnel closure?
By train via Spittal-Millstättersee: Mallnitz-Obervellach station lies south of the closed tunnel, and long-distance trains run from Spittal to here every two hours. From the north, ÖBB direct buses take you from Bischofshofen to Spittal every hour. By car you take the A10, which is not closed, and drive through the Mölltal.
From 8 February to 9 July 2027 the railway Tauern Tunnel between Böckstein and Mallnitz and the car shuttle train are closed. The winter programme, the cross-country trails and the hosts in Mallnitz are not affected. With the Alpine Pearls hosts the shuttle from the station to your accommodation is included.
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What exactly is closed in 2027, and what isn't?
„Tauern Tunnel“ refers to two different tunnels: the ÖBB railway tunnel between Böckstein and Mallnitz and the A10 road tunnel. In 2027 only the railway tunnel is fully closed.
- Railway Tauern Tunnel (ÖBB)
- Closed: 8 Feb to 9 Jul 2027
- Second construction phase: in the southern section of about 2 km near Mallnitz, ÖBB is renewing the tunnel vault and tunnel equipment.
- Tauern railway car shuttle
- Closed, again from 10 Jul 2027
- The Böckstein – Mallnitz car shuttle does not run and is being modernised, including digital ticket sales and more space for bicycles.
- Train Spittal – Mallnitz-Obervellach
- Runs every two hours
- Long-distance trains to Mallnitz-Obervellach. Between Spittal and Villach there are temporary timetable changes.
- Direct bus Bischofshofen – Spittal
- Runs every hour
- ÖBB rail replacement service (green line). Mallnitz is not a listed stop for these buses; you change to the train in Spittal.
- A10 Tauern motorway
- Open to traffic
- Until summer 2027 preparatory works with some lane closures and a few announced night closures. According to ASFINAG the main construction phase with two-way traffic begins at the end of September 2027.
- Rosenheim – Salzburg railway (DB)
- Closed: 7 Feb (evening) to 9 Jul 2027
- Important for travel from Germany: Deutsche Bahn is renovating this line during the same period. Plan Munich – Salzburg separately.
Your route
How do I travel to Mallnitz from where?
The best route depends on where you're coming from. You'll find the exact 2027 travel times in the ÖBB journey planner.
With direct bus
From Salzburg, Germany or the north
You take the train to Bischofshofen, change to the direct bus to Spittal-Millstättersee and continue by train to Mallnitz-Obervellach. From Germany, also check the route to Salzburg, because Deutsche Bahn is renovating there as well.
By car
Via the A10 and the Mölltal
The shortcut via the car shuttle train is not available. You drive on the A10 to the Spittal area and through the Mölltal via Möllbrücke and Obervellach to Mallnitz. Once here you'll hardly need the car: many tours and trails start close to the village.
By bike
Bike shuttle from 19 March 2027
For the Alpe-Adria cycle path, ÖBB is planning a bike shuttle as an on-demand bus between Bad Gastein and Mallnitz-Obervellach from 19 March. The price is €10 per direction, cash on the bus. Booking and timetable are still to follow, according to ÖBB.
ÖBB advises planning journeys with time to spare and checking the connection shortly before departure. The timetables for the closure have not yet been fully published.
The Alpine Pearls idea
Why is Mallnitz a good fit precisely during the closure?
Alpine Pearls means: you arrive without a car of your own and stay mobile without a car here too. In Mallnitz your train journey ends in the village, the shuttle takes you to your accommodation, and your holiday starts right outside the door. The closure only changes part of the journey, not what you're coming for.
The station is still served
Mallnitz-Obervellach lies south of the closed tunnel. Long-distance trains from Spittal run here throughout the closure.
Arrival & mobility →
Picked up from the station
Hotels, guesthouses, holiday apartments and chalets: with the Alpine Pearls hosts the shuttle is included on arrival and departure. You book directly with the house.
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Something on every day
Ranger tours in Hohe Tauern National Park, cross-country taster day, llama walk and sledging: the winter programme runs until Easter 2027.
To the winter programme →What does the Alpine Pearls Card include in winter?
You get the card as a guest of an Alpine Pearls host in Mallnitz for your whole stay. All benefits are listed in the winter programme.
- Station shuttle From Mallnitz-Obervellach station to your accommodation.
- Two ranger tours Winter walk into the Seebachtal valley and snowshoe hike on the Jamnigalm free of charge.
- Cross-country skiing Trail ticket and one day of cross-country equipment at Wolligger Sports included.
- BIOS National Park Centre One admission per stay included.
In Mallnitz during the closure
What can I experience in Mallnitz during this time?
The closure lasts from midwinter into early summer. Depending on when you travel, something different awaits you.
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8 February to Easter 2027
Winter
Cross-country skiing, sledging, ski touring and tours with national park rangers. The winter programme is planned until Easter Monday, 29 March 2027. There is no snow guarantee.
View the winter programme → -
April to June 2027
Spring and early summer
First tours in the valleys and later the alpine rose bloom. In the in-between season it's best to ask your host directly what is open.
Early summer in Mallnitz → -
From summer 2027
Summer
The closure is scheduled to end on 9 July 2027, and the car shuttle train runs again from 10 July. The dates of the 2027 summer programme will follow.
To the summer programme →
How to plan
What do I need to do before I travel?
- 1 Choose accommodation Pick an Alpine Pearls host and book directly with the house.
- 2 Order the shuttle Tell your host when you book that you're coming by train, and give your arrival time as soon as you know it.
- 3 Check the connection Search the ÖBB journey planner for Mallnitz-Obervellach and check the connection again shortly before you leave.
- 4 Allow extra time Allow enough time for changes, especially from the north, where you switch between train and bus.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Tauern Tunnel closure 2027
According to ÖBB, the ÖBB Tauern Tunnel between Böckstein and Mallnitz is fully closed from 8 February to 9 July 2027. It is the second construction phase of the modernisation.
No. The A10 is a separate ASFINAG project and remains open to traffic. Until summer 2027 there are preparatory works with some lane closures and a few announced night closures. According to ASFINAG, the main construction phase with two-way traffic in the Tauern and Katschberg tunnels begins at the end of September 2027 and is due to last until 2033.
No. The Tauern railway car shuttle does not run during the closure. According to ÖBB it will resume operation on 10 July 2027.
Yes. Mallnitz-Obervellach station lies south of the closed section. Long-distance trains run every two hours between Spittal-Millstättersee and Mallnitz-Obervellach.
You take the train to Bischofshofen, from there the hourly direct bus to Spittal-Millstättersee and then the train on to Mallnitz-Obervellach. From Germany there is another construction site: the Rosenheim – Salzburg line is closed from the evening of 7 February to 9 July 2027. So check your connection early in the journey planner.
Via the A10 to the Spittal area and through the Mölltal via Möllbrücke and Obervellach to Mallnitz. The shortcut via the car shuttle train from Böckstein is not possible until 9 July 2027.
From 19 March 2027 ÖBB is planning a bike shuttle as an on-demand bus between Bad Gastein and Mallnitz-Obervellach, €10 per direction, cash on the bus. ÖBB's information on taking bikes on the replacement buses is currently not clear. So ask ÖBB customer service beforehand.
According to ÖBB, night trains are diverted. The Stuttgart – Venice connection is not offered during the closure.
With the Alpine Pearls hosts in Mallnitz the shuttle from Mallnitz-Obervellach station to your accommodation is included on arrival and departure. Contact your host before you travel.
You get it as a guest of an Alpine Pearls host in Mallnitz for your whole stay. In winter 2026/27 it includes the station shuttle, two ranger tours, the cross-country trail ticket and one admission to the BIOS National Park Centre, among other things.
According to ÖBB, contact ÖBB customer service at least 24 hours before departure so that barrier-free travel can be arranged. Also ask your host about a suitable transfer from the station.
Mallnitz 2027
The tunnel takes a break. Your holiday doesn't.
Find your host, tell them when your train arrives and get picked up at the station.