Travelling every day
Travelling by car, caravan or motorbike
Regardless of which direction you are travelling from, the Imst outdoor region is located in the middle of the Inntal valley on the A12 (E60) and is surrounded by numerous, sometimes spectacular mountain passes, which make even the journey there an experience. Those travelling from Germany can reach Imst via the A95 and B23 from Munich in around 2 hours. A toll-free alternative is via the Fernpass, another scenic route. Imst is also easy to reach from Switzerland - the journey via Zurich takes around 3 hours. If you are travelling within Austria, you can reach the outdoor region from Innsbruck in just 40 minutes via the A12 Inntal motorway. As you will no doubt be using one or two map services to plan your journey, we will give you some special tips on this page for a safe and relaxed journey.
A vignette is required to use the Austrian motorways and can be purchased online, at petrol stations and kiosks. Please also note that winter tyres are compulsory in Austria from November to April. Irrespective of this, we recommend that you always check the weather conditions before travelling and adjust your route if necessary.
Tips for your journey to the Outdoorregion Imst
- BOOK CLEVER: You can avoid traffic jams when booking your holiday. If possible, avoid travelling on particularly busy holiday days. These usually coincide with the start of your holiday in the German federal states, Austria and the Netherlands. If you can start a day earlier or a day or two later, the traffic is often only half as heavy. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are usually the best days to travel.
- START TIMELY: If you are travelling at the weekend, it helps to make sure you start at the right time. If you start your journey early in the morning or at night, you can often avoid many traffic jams. If neither option is for you, then at least try to plan your journey in such a way that you avoid the traffic jam hotspots as much as possible.
- ROUTING OUT: You're in the car and the traffic is heavy. Suddenly, your navigations comes up with an alternative suggestion to avoid an upcoming traffic jam or suggests a faster route. The exit is already in sight, you have to make a decision. And quickly. As holiday professionals, we know that this can go well, or it can go badly wrong. So plan 1-2 alternative routes before you set off. This is especially true if you are crossing the Alps. There are often smaller pass roads that are less busy and, although the route is a little longer, will help you save time in the end.
- CURRENT INFORMATION: It is best to check whether there are roadworks or accidents along your planned route before you set off. Even if there is not yet a traffic jam, this may be the case when you reach this point at the latest. In addition to map services, the websites of major automobile clubs often provide excellent information. If you have a co-driver who checks the route ahead from time to time, you are doing everything right.
- TIME LOSS IN A TRAFFIC JAM: If you were well prepared and still find yourself stuck in a traffic jam, these tips can help: On hot days, a small cool box with drinks is always recommended. If you haven't yet found out exactly where you're going on holiday, now is the right time. You can find lots of great tips and ideas for your holiday here on our website and in many other places on the internet. If you're travelling with children, pack a few games ready to hand. They can shorten the waiting time.
- NOBODY IS PERFECT: Not even the best route planner. Especially in the beautiful mountains of Tyrol, there are all kinds of forest or agricultural roads, avoidable side roads or routes that are simply impassable for normal cars, which are actually intended for cycling or hiking. So always think ahead and don't blindly trust your navigation.
Thick or thin jacket? Check the current weather forecast here
Tuesday
17.06.2025
Early clouds will gradually clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.
