By Vinschgau railway to Mals: arriving without a car in Prämajur
The Vinschgau railway links Meran with Mals and takes you into the Upper Vinschgau; from there the way leads up to Prämajur and the Ferienhotel Kastellatz. Here you can read how arriving without a car works, what to check before you travel and what you can reach on site without one.
By rail to Mals
The Vinschgau railway runs from Meran to Mals. In case of works on the line, a transitional timetable or replacement service may apply, check your connection at suedtirolmobil.info.
The last stretch uphill
From Mals station, bus line 277 runs up to Prämajur. Tell us your arrival time, we are happy to advise you on the best way: +39 0473 831415.
Everything car-free on site
The Reschensee Guest Pass comes with your stay: rail and bus travel throughout South Tyrol is included. And the hiking trails begin at the house.
The line: from Meran to Mals
The Vinschgau railway links Meran with Mals, the end of the line. The municipality of Mals lies at 1,050 m, Prämajur with the house at 1,740 m. How to get to Meran is shown by the suedtirolmobil journey planner, which guides you from your starting point to the destination station.
To check before you travel
The Vinschgau railway may see construction and modernisation works. Depending on their state, a transitional timetable may apply, and a replacement service may run between Meran and Mals. Because timetables change, we deliberately give no journey times here; the suedtirolmobil journey planner and its app are reliable.
Planning your journey
Look up both legs, rail to Mals and bus to Prämajur, in a single connection search and allow time for changing. Rooms are available from 3 p.m. and must be vacated by 11 a.m. on the day of departure; please agree any deviation with us in advance. If you arrive late in the evening, let us know beforehand.
From Mals to Prämajur
Line 277 runs from Mals station directly to Prämajur; the same line stops at Marienberg Abbey and in Schlinig. Please check times and the current route at suedtirolmobil. Just write to us with your arrival day and time, and we will advise you personally on the onward journey.
On site without a car
The Watles valley station is about 100 m from the house, and many hikes start right outside the door. For excursions use rail and bus: to Marienberg Abbey, Glurns, Lake Reschen or Meran. The Swiss PostBus 811 links Mals with the Val Müstair and the national park; with the Reschensee Guest Pass the ride to Müstair is included in your stay.
Scan the Reschensee Guest Pass QR code at the blue validator before every journey. Dogs are forbidden in the Swiss National Park, even on a lead.
FAQ
- How far does the Vinschgau railway go?
- From Meran to Mals. Mals is the end of the line; from there you continue by bus.
- How do I get from Mals station to Prämajur?
- By bus line 277. Times are at suedtirolmobil; tell us your arrival time and we will advise you.
- Do I need a car on site?
- Not for hiking or the Watles, both begin at the house. For excursions you use rail and bus with the Reschensee Guest Pass.
- What is the Reschensee Guest Pass?
- A pass for our guests: with it, rail and bus travel in South Tyrol is included in your stay all year round. You can find all current benefits on reschensee.com, and you get details on how to use it at the house.
Board, arrive, breathe deeply
Choose your travel dates, the train, the bus and we will take care of the rest.