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Völs am SchlernFiè allo Sciliar
Spend a half‑day in Völs am Schlern for a hike or lake dip; add a night only if staying for Seiser Alm activities.
Völs am Schlern is a 3,500‑inhabitant Alpine village at 900 m, ideal as a base for the Sciliar hike, Laghetto di Fiè lake and Seiser Alm. Summer season runs May‑Nov, winter Dec‑Apr. One half‑day covers the main sights; a night adds easy access to lifts and evening events.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Jan–Mar (limited services)
- Airport
- BZO
- Nights
- 1
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- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Völs am Schlern112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Völs am Schlern, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch mountain weather, keep an eye on bus schedules, and store valuables when swimming in the lake.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 115 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBZO Bolzano Airport (Serves regional flights; bus 170 connects to Völs in ~30 min).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealPizza slice€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- Museum or sight ticketLaghetto di Fiè lake entry (free)€0 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €85 (≈ US$100) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BZO Bolzano Airport (Serves regional flights; bus 170 connects to Völs in ~30 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Dec (10 rain days), driest Jun (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Völs am Schlern: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
8 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
7 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
4 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable. Regional buses (bus 170) connect Bolzano (30 min) and Brixen; a free Live/MobileCard from many hotels covers routes to Seiser Alm.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sciliar summit hike
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus 170 to Völs, then trail from Laghetto di Fiè (intermediate, ~2 h round‑trip)
Start early; weather can change quickly.
Seiser Alm cable‑car
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus 170 to Seis (≈15 min), then cable‑car to Compatsch
Free with Live/MobileCard for return trip.
Bolzano historic centre
cautionDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus 170 direct, 30 min
Limited service on Sundays.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Farm‑stay or hotel in Völs
Walkable to hikes, free Live/MobileCard often provided by lodging.
Seiser Alm mountain huts
Seasonal, book in advance for winter ski trips.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × €130 | €130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €85 | €170 |
| Bus 170 round‑trip Bolzano‑Völs2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| Live/MobileCard (if not free)2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €34 |
| Trip total≈ €187 per person per day, bed included | €374≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Pizza slice | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Bottle of local wine | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Laghetto di Fiè lake entry (free) | €0 (≈ under US$1) |
| Cable‑car to Compatschcheck | €12–15 (≈ US$14–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus 170 runs less frequently on Sundays; check timetable (source).
- Live/MobileCard may not be automatic – ask your host.
- Winter road conditions can affect access to the cable‑car.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
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Völs am SchlernFiè allo Sciliar
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My bed tonight
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Bitte zu dieser AdresseTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 170 Bolzano → Völs (one way): ≈ €8 (check)
- Cable‑car to Compatsch: ≈ €13 (check)
Say or show
- Grüß Gott — Hello (grüss gott)
- Danke — Thank you (danke)
- Wo ist der See? — Where is the lake? (voː ɪst deːɐ̯ zeː?)
- Wie viel kostet das Ticket? — How much for a bus ticket? (viː fiːl ˈkɔstət das ˈtɪkɛt?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Völs am Schlern. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Jan–Mar (limited services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Völs for ski season (Dec–Apr).
- Combine with a stay on Seiser Alm for multi‑day hikes.
Sources
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