Katschberg Tunnel (Special Toll)

What is the Katschberg Tunnel?

The Katschberg Tunnel, opened to traffic in 1974, is a border tunnel located south of the Austrian center on the Tauern Motorway. It connects the two regions of Salzburg (south of Oberweißburg, Unterweißburg and Höf) and Carinthia (north of Saraberg and Mühlbach) on the A 10. Construction of a second tunnel tube began in December 2004. This construction was completed in April 2008, allowing the second tube to be opened to traffic. After the completion of the construction work, the western tube is a total of 5,565 meters (5.5 km) long and the eastern tube is 5,898 meters (5.8 km) long.

The Katschberg Tunnel as a special toll route

The Katschberg Tunnel is a so-called special toll route. This means that the Katschberg Tunnel is exempt from the general vignette requirement and instead a section toll (special toll) must be paid. Additional fees therefore apply for using the Katschberg Tunnel, even if you already own a vignette or pay the section-based toll.

Currently: From autumn 2027 to 2033, the Tauern Tunnel and Katschberg Tunnel will be undergoing renovation work. To find out what this means for the risk of traffic jams, detours and your travel planning, read our news article on the renovation work of both tunnels.

The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!

We wish you a good trip to Austria and are happy to help with any questions regarding toll regulations. Detailed information on the toll in Austria can be found in our guide. Feel free to also use our route planner to plan your trip perfectly and see the 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.