Arrival by CAR

Experience the picturesque routes to Merano with breathtaking views along Timmelsjoch, Jaufenpass, Fernpass, and more. Plan ample time to savor the scenic views. For a speedy getaway, take the motorways.

If you value autonomy while traveling and enjoy driving your own car, book your private parking space in the underground car park of your hotel.

Details

• Current information on the traffic situation in South Tyrol: Tel. +39 0471 200 198 or online
• Purchase the digital vignette conveniently online in advance…
  – for Austria’s highways
  – for Swiss motorways
  – for Italian motorways (using Telepass, which you can have sent to you by post or picked up at a so-called pickup station)
• In Austria, special tolls also apply to certain routes. You can also purchase these online (section “toll”) so that you can pass through the toll stations with priority through specially marked barriers.

Traffic rules

• Drivers are required to have safety vests in their cars in Italy, Austria and Germany.
• Cars are required to drive on dipped headlights during the day on Italian motorways and country roads (outside built-up areas).
• The maximum speed is 90 km/h on state roads and 130 km/h on motorways.
• In general, in the major towns and cities parking is only permitted in the spaces provided. Short-stay car parks, the majority of which are Pay & Display, are marked with a blue border. These are complemented by specially designated car parks and underground parking in most places. Free parking can often be found outside towns and sometimes there’s a shuttle bus into the centre.

Information for hydrogen or electric cars

• You can easily refuel your electric car at the Charging station in the City Hotel Merano
• And outside Merano you will find a good network of electric charging stations
• There is a hydrogen charging station in Bolzano for hydrogen cars (after registering by phone)