Scharnitz – Gateway to the Karwendel
Karwendel – Parking, Public Transport & Starting Points
Scharnitz is the central gateway to the Karwendel Nature Park – easily accessible by car or public transport. The Nature Park Information Centre is located directly at the large P2 “Karwendelparkplatz Länd” car park and serves as the starting point for many hiking and biking tours. It also provides maps and up-to-date tour tips. Visitors can also explore the Holzerhütte Museum, which offers fascinating insights into historical and modern forestry in the region. For younger explorers, a nature-themed adventure playground invites kids to play and discover before or after the tour.
Arriving in Scharnitz by Public Transport
You can get to Scharnitz by bus or train from Innsbruck (check connections here with Scotty) or from Germany (check here with Deutsche Bahn).
From the train station in Scharnitz, it's just a 10-minute walk to the starting point at the Nature Park Info Center.
Good to know: Your guest card is also your ticket for all public buses in the region during your stay. It also includes train rides between Seefeld and Scharnitz.
Parking facilities
For hikers, we recommend the large P2 “Karwendelparkplatz Länd”, located directly at the Nature Park Information Centre in Scharnitz.
For cyclists, the P1 “Riedboden” car park (if arriving from Munich) and the P4 “Mühlberg” car park (if arriving from Innsbruck) are ideal options. From there, it’s about a 5-minute ride to the Nature Park Information Centre.
Taxi Rides into the Valleys and Boat Transport into Hinterautal
From 1ˢᵗ June to 15ᵗʰ October every year
• Taxi and Minibus Mair – Scharnitz T. +43 5213 5363
• Taxi Ramona – Giessenbach T. +43 5213 5541
Please contact the companies directly for information about rates and availability.
