INN → SEL
Selva di Val Gardena from Innsbruck Airport
At the head of Val Gardena, 1,563 metres up, where the Sella Ronda begins. Over the Brenner, at a fixed price.
The route
From Innsbruck Airport the drive takes the Brenner toll motorway south over the Brenner Pass and on down the Wipptal and the Isarco valley to the Chiusa exit. From there it runs via Laion to Ortisei, on to Santa Cristina and up to Selva, the last municipality in the valley. From Ponte Gardena at the mouth of the valley to Selva the road climbs around 1,000 metres.
In winter, conditions in Val Gardena are usually wintry from Ortisei onwards. The roads are always passable, though, as long as the vehicle is equipped for winter. Our vehicles are fitted with full winter equipment every year from 1 November, and our drivers know these roads in these conditions.
The Brenner is an internal Schengen border. In principle there are no checks, but the authorities do carry out spot checks, so please keep your travel documents with you during the drive. Tolls and vignettes, where required, are included in the fixed price and never added on afterwards.
We drive to your accommodation, to any address in the municipality of Selva.
Private transfer vs. public transport
The private transfer runs straight from the arrivals hall to your accommodation and is quicker than any public connection. Weather, gear and luggage become an afterthought.
The fixed price is per vehicle, not per person: two people pay the same as seven, gear and luggage included.
By public transport the trip becomes a real challenge, and the later you land in Innsbruck, the more stress and time pressure build up. Add bad weather, and you reach Selva later and later, possibly not even the same day.
When you travel
Selva sits at the foot of the Sella massif and is a popular destination at any time of year. The main winter period is February, when the days are longer and the temperatures a little milder. Traffic is busy in both directions then, which can affect travel times. We plan for that.
In December, World Cup races in Santa Cristina in Val Gardena and in Alta Badia in the neighbouring Val Badia draw extra visitors. Alta Badia is reached over the Gardena Pass, which is usually open in winter but only passable with winter equipment.
Our fixed price applies at any time of day.
Arrival and meeting point
Your driver will be waiting in the arrivals hall with a name sign. Before you travel we send you the vehicle’s make, model and registration, along with your driver’s name and phone number.
Always give us your flight number when you book. We then track your flight in real time and allow for delays, diversions and early landings automatically. We wait 60 minutes free of charge after landing, which covers passport control and baggage reclaim.
Please switch off flight mode on your mobile phone once you land, so we can reach you.
The return journey: Selva di Val Gardena to Innsbruck Airport
The return journey also has a fixed price, just like the outbound. We collect you from your departure address. You are welcome to book the return when you book your outbound transfer, or at a later date.
On departure day we plan particularly generously, so that you reach the terminal around two hours before your flight. Please take an early pickup time seriously and do not push it back: your driver knows the route, the traffic and the road conditions, and our aim is to get you to your flight without stress.
Easily confused
Like Ortisei and Santa Cristina, Selva is a municipality in Val Gardena where the mother tongue of most locals is neither German nor Italian but Ladin, an old Rhaeto-Romance language that has survived since antiquity. In South Tyrol, German and Italian are both official languages, and in the Ladin valleys Ladin is too. That is why the place-name signs show all three names: Wolkenstein, Selva di Val Gardena and Sëlva Gherdëina.
Frequently asked questions
Is Selva di Val Gardena the same as Wolkenstein?
Yes. Wolkenstein, Selva di Val Gardena and Sëlva Gherdëina all refer to the same village, just in the valley's three languages.
How long does the transfer from Innsbruck Airport to Selva take?
Around 1 hour 55 minutes for roughly 120 kilometres. On busy travel days and in bad weather we plan more time.
What is the difference from Ortisei?
Ortisei is the first municipality in Val Gardena and best known for the Seceda and the Alpe di Siusi. Selva is the highest municipality in the valley and known for the Sella Ronda, which starts here. Each is a separate route with its own fixed price.
Are tolls and vignettes included?
Yes. All road charges along the route are included in the fixed price and never charged separately.
My flight lands late in the evening. Can I still get to Selva?
Yes, easily, and at no extra charge. We run around the clock, seven days a week.
Can I cancel free of charge?
Yes, up to 24 hours before your scheduled pickup. If the airline cancels your flight, you can cancel free of charge at any time, provided you send us the airline’s cancellation confirmation before you travel.
How do I pay?
Your choice: online when you book, or on arrival, paying your driver in cash or by card (except American Express). The price is the fixed price confirmed when you booked. If you change the destination during the drive to an address outside the municipality of Selva, we adjust the price.
Are child seats available?
Yes, from infant carriers to booster seats, on request and at no extra charge. All seats meet the current UN R129 (i-Size) standard. Tell us the number and ages of the children on the day of travel when you book, so the right seats are fitted.
