Felbertauern Tunnel (Special Toll)
What is the Felbertauern Tunnel?
The Felbertauern Tunnel is located on the Felbertauern Road (B 108), which is not a motorway but a well-developed regional road. The B 108 connects the Austrian federal state of Salzburg, situated to the northwest, with East Tyrol (federal state of Tyrol) to the south, and is considered a winter-safe route. This route is particularly suitable for travellers who do not wish to spend all their time on the motorway but also want to experience the Austrian landscape along the way. The route also passes the Elisabethsee as a scenic 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 vignette or distance-based toll that may already apply, a special toll must be paid in order to use this road.
Who may 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 lorries accounting for approximately 7%. As the Felbertauern Tunnel is a road tunnel only, cycling through it is not permitted. A transport service is available on site for cyclists, carrying up to a maximum of three people for a total of €30. The Felbertauern Tunnel has a total length of 5,282 metres (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. 62% of this company is owned by the Republic of Austria. The remaining 38% is split between the state of Tyrol (37%) and Tyrolean municipalities (1%).
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FAQ about the Felbertauern Tunnel
Is the Felbertauern Tunnel open again?
Yes, both the Felbertauern Road and the Felbertauern Tunnel are generally open to traffic around the clock throughout the entire year.
Is the Felbertauern Road subject to a route toll?
Yes, the Felbertauern Tunnel is subject to a route toll. In order to use the Felbertauern Tunnel, a separate route toll must be paid.
Is the Felbertauern open again?
The Felbertauern Tunnel was closed for only a few days in February 2022 due to heavy snowfall and the associated avalanche risk. Since then, the tunnel is — depending on local weather conditions — open for regular use again.
How high is the Felbertauern Pass?
The Felbertauern Pass is situated at an altitude of 2,481 metres (2.4 km).
Is the B 108 in Austria subject to a toll?
No, the B 108 is toll-free, meaning no vignette is required for this regional road. However, since the Felbertauern Tunnel is located on the B 108 (Felbertauern Road), at least the tunnel section is subject to a route toll. A route toll must therefore be paid to use the Felbertauern Tunnel.
