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If you look at pictures of green meadows, one that usually pops up is those of soft rolling hills with giant of mountains behind. This picturesque scene is from the largest alpine plateau in Europe, the Alpe di Siusi or Seiser Alm.

Getting to Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm)

With the Car – The most efficient and flexible way to explore this region.

*Note that you are only able to drive up to Compaccio (Compatsch) before 9am or after 5pm. I have not confirmed this but apparently driving back down is possible any time. Do check!

During the prime hours the road is closed to traffic and will incur a huge fine (€150) if violated.

There is a parking area (P1 – Spitzbühel is free while P2 – costs daily €20 for cars to be paid in cash)

Exception to this rule is if you have booked a Hotel in Alpe di Siusi , then you get a permit that will allow you to drive up on the day of check-in and even so: you can drive back down any time but need to follow the same rules when driving back up!

During off-season when the cable cars are not running – this road is then open all day with a discounted price for parking.

*Tip | Do check the current information before leaving as the rules are changed rather ad-hoc in Italy

With the Cable Car –

Parking is free at the ground level of the Cable car station. Underground parking (P1 + P2) has a fee (hourly, daily, weekly)

Cable car roundtrip charge is €20 per pax and is open daily from 08:00am – 06:00pm or 07:00pm. For current summer rates and discounts on tickets check here

*Tip | For e-cars there are 2 chargers inside the underground parking and one outside. Here is a map of charging stations and how to pay.

With the Bus –

The region offers public buses including Bus 170 from Bolzano (Bozen) which brings you to Castelrotto (Kastelruth) and the general region.

Shuttle buses brings you to the Seiser Alm Cable car station.

Seiser Alm Express (BUS 10) brings you up to Compaccio / Compatsch while the

Alm Bus brings you from Compaccio to Saltria.

For Rates and Timetable , here is the link

Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm)

I definitely recommend visiting even if its just for the panorama. We paid €20 per person to ride the cable car at an elevation of 800m to reach the Seiser Alm. Along the way are meadows with huts and accompanied by the surrounding mountains as views. Upon arrival – there are the tremendous views all around.

A photographer’s dream place to photograph as the surrounding soft hills cast soft shadows with the imposing backdrop of the Dolomites. Here are just a few samples of photos I took that day.