Parking possibilities at the Ötscher
Start your mountain pleasure with the perfect parking place for your car.
Here you will find all information about the parking facilities at Ötscher. For families, 3D archers and nature lovers, we have different parking offers specifically tailored to individual needs.
Parking Fee
The parking fee for the Ötscher cable car parking areas is €10.00 per day. Guests holding a valid ticket for the Ötscher lifts or the 3D archery course, as well as guests of the Schirmbar, may park free of charge. Parking tickets for today or tomorrow can be booked here. Parking tickets for a future date can be purchased online at shop.oetscher.at. Entry of the vehicle licence plate number is required. Parking tickets can also be purchased during opening hours at the Schirmbar or at the lift ticket office; in this case, please provide the licence plate number. If you arrive with a rental car, please contact us in advance.
Parking Areas
P1 – Bus Parking Area
The parking area “P1 – Bus Parking” may be used exclusively by guests holding a valid lift ticket during the winter season. This parking area is located below the “Eibenkogl” valley station. Guests of the ski schools may park free of charge for a period of up to 30 minutes (e.g. for picking up or returning equipment).
P2 – Eibenkogl Parking Area
The parking area “P2 – Eibenkogl” may be used exclusively by guests holding a valid lift ticket. It is located just a few metres from the “Eibenkogl” valley station and, due to its proximity to both ski schools including ski rental services (Sport 2000 and Intersport Ötscher), is ideal for families. Guests of the ski schools may park free of charge for a period of up to 30 minutes (e.g. for picking up or returning equipment).
P3 & P4 – Multi-Storey Car Park
Parking area “P3” is located opposite the Schirmbar and the Großer Ötscher valley station. Parking area “P4 – Multi-storey car park” is located directly behind it. During winter, these parking areas may be used by piste walkers, cross-country skiers and snowshoe hikers. Cross-country skiers and snowshoe hikers are required to pay a parking fee (piste walkers require a valid Ski & Snowshoe Uphill Day Pass or a Ski & Snowshoe Uphill Season Pass in order to add the free parking ticket). During summer, these parking areas are ideal for hikers and archers.
Special highlight: Both parking areas are located close to the children’s area and the starting point of the 3D archery course.
P5 – Distelpiste Parking Area
This parking area is located at the rear of the ski area, at the foot of the Distelpiste. Due to its proximity to the entrance of the cross-country ski trail, this parking area is particularly suitable for piste walkers, cross-country skiers and snowshoe hikers. Cross-country skiers and snowshoe hikers are required to pay a parking fee (piste walkers require a valid Ski & Snowshoe Uphill Day Pass or a Ski & Snowshoe Uphill Season Pass in order to add the free parking ticket).
Information for cross-country skiers: The cross-country ski trails are operated by the Ötscher Tourism Association. Free parking spaces are available on the Ötscher meadow. Cross-country skiers who park in Ötscher lift parking areas may use parking areas P4 and P5 but are required to pay a parking fee of €10.00 per day.
Parking Regulations
Status: 07/11/2023
Hochkar & Ötscher Tourismus GmbH
The following parking regulations apply to the use of the parking areas:
- P1 (Bus Parking Area),
- P2 (Eibenkogl Parking Area),
- P3 & P4 (Multi-storey car park), and
- P5 (Distelpiste Parking Area)
1. General Provisions
1.1 The use of parking spaces is permitted only after conclusion of a usage agreement.
1.2 The usage agreement is concluded exclusively between Hochkar & Ötscher Tourismus GmbH and the user of the parking area in accordance with the applicable parking regulations.
1.3 Any unauthorised use of parking spaces constitutes an unlawful disturbance of possession.
2. Subject Matter of the Agreement
2.1 The user is entitled to park a roadworthy and officially registered motor vehicle during the designated operating hours and periods.
2.2 The usage agreement is concluded upon purchase of a parking ticket for the specified vehicle licence plate number.
2.3 The provisions of these parking regulations form part of the usage agreement.
2.4 The Austrian Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) apply. Walking speed is the maximum permitted speed.
2.5 Safekeeping of vehicles and personal belongings is not part of the agreement.
2.6 Designated parking spaces for persons with disabilities may only be used with a valid disability permit.
2.7 Designated charging spaces may only be used by electric vehicles during the charging process (maximum 4 hours).
3. Liability
Use of the parking areas is at the user’s own risk. Liability exists only in cases of intent or gross negligence.
4. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
Austrian law applies exclusively. For consumers resident in Austria, statutory places of jurisdiction apply.