Felbertauern Tunnel (Special Toll)
What is the Felbertauern Tunnel?
The Felbertauern Tunnel is located on the Felbertauern Road (B108), which is not a motorway but a well-developed federal road. The B108 connects the northwestern Austrian province of Salzburg with East Tyrol (Province of Tyrol) to the south and is considered a winter-safe route. This route is particularly suitable for travelers who do not want to drive exclusively on motorways but would also like to experience Austria’s scenic landscape. Along the route, the Elisabethsee is another natural attraction. Construction of the Felbertauern Tunnel began in 1962 and was completed in 1967.
Route toll (special toll)
The Felbertauern Tunnel is a special toll route. Therefore, in addition to any required vignette or distance-based toll, a separate special toll must be paid in order to use this road.
Who is allowed to use the Felbertauern Tunnel?
Unlike most other tunnels in Austria, the Felbertauern Tunnel has only one tube. Daily traffic volume is estimated at around 4,000 vehicles per day, with trucks accounting for approximately 7%. As the Felbertauern Tunnel is a road tunnel, it is not permitted to pass through by bicycle. For cyclists, a local transport service is available that carries up to three people for a total of €30. The Felbertauern Tunnel has a total length of 5,282 meters (5.2 km), making it one of the eleven longest tunnels in Austria.
Who owns the Felbertauern Tunnel?
The Felbertauern Tunnel belongs to Felbertauernstraßen-AG. This company is 62% owned by the Republic of Austria. The remaining 38% is held by the Province of Tyrol (37%) and Tyrolean municipalities (1%).
The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey
We wish you a safe trip to Austria and are happy to assist you with any questions regarding toll regulations. Detailed information about the toll system in Austria can be found in our guide. You are also welcome to use our route planner to plan your journey perfectly and have suitable toll products displayed. If you have any further questions about your trip or our digital vignette, please feel free to contact us via email.
FAQ about the Felbertauern Tunnel
Is the Felbertauern Tunnel open again?
Yes, both the Felbertauern Road and the Felbertauern Tunnel are generally open all year round, 24 hours a day for traffic.
Is the Felbertauern Road subject to a route toll?
Yes, the Felbertauern Tunnel is subject to a route toll. A separate route toll must be paid in order to use the tunnel.
Is the Felbertauern Pass open again?
The Felbertauern Tunnel was only closed in February 2022 for a few days due to heavy snowfall and the associated avalanche risk. Since then, depending on local weather conditions, the tunnel has been open for regular traffic again.
How high is the Felbertauern Pass?
The Felbertauern Pass is located at an elevation of 2,481 meters (2.4 km).
Is the B108 in Austria subject to toll?
No, the B108 is toll-free, meaning no vignette is required for this federal road. However, since the Felbertauern Tunnel is located on the B108 (Felbertauern Road), at least the tunnel section is subject to a route toll. Therefore, a route toll must be paid to use the Felbertauern Tunnel.
