Directions, Parking & Meeting Point
Whether you’re staying in Sillian, Matrei, Kals or the Carinthian Möll Valley – the Airpark Lienzer Dolomiten is reachable from all directions in under one hour. Lienz sits conveniently at the junction of the Drau, Isel and Puster valleys.
On this page you’ll find everything for a stress-free journey: travel times from all valleys, route tips by car, train and bus, free parking options and the exact meeting point for your tandem flight.
| Starting point | Drive time | Distance | Public transport tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sillian (Puster Valley) | approx. 28 min | 31 km | Line 4420 towards Lienz |
| Matrei in Osttirol (Isel Valley) | approx. 24 min | 28 km | Line 4412 towards Lienz |
| Kals am Großglockner | approx. 30 min | 32 km | Line 4414 via Huben |
| Obertilliach (Lesach Valley) | approx. 38 min | 42 km | Line 4406 via Sillian |
| St. Jakob in Defereggen | approx. 38 min | 36 km | Line 4416 towards Huben |
| Spittal an der Drau (Carinthia) | approx. 1 hr 3 min | 69 km | Train Spittal–Lienz (approx. 1 hr) |
| Winklern (Möll Valley, Carinthia) | approx. 31 min | 33 km | Direct bus approx. 31 min |
Sillian (Puster Valley)
Line 4420 towards Lienz
Matrei in Osttirol (Isel Valley)
Line 4412 towards Lienz
Kals am Großglockner
Line 4414 via Huben
Obertilliach (Lesach Valley)
Line 4406 via Sillian
St. Jakob in Defereggen
Line 4416 towards Huben
Spittal an der Drau (Carinthia)
Train Spittal–Lienz (approx. 1 hr)
Winklern (Möll Valley, Carinthia)
Direct bus approx. 31 min
Travel times are approximate for cars. Current public transport timetables at vvt.at (Tyrol) or oebb.at.
Lienz is accessible via well-maintained federal roads from three directions. The town centre and the Zettersfeld cable car base station in Gaimberg are just a few minutes’ drive apart.
Via the Felbertauern road (B108) from Mittersill – well-maintained, toll required (approx. € 12.50 per car). Alternatively via the Großglockner High Alpine Road (seasonal) or from Kitzbühel via Pass Thurn and Mittersill.
Via the B100 (Drautal road) from Spittal an der Drau to Lienz – dual carriageway throughout and toll-free. From the Möll Valley, take the Iselsberg pass (B107) – one of East Tyrol’s most scenic mountain roads with views of the Lienzer Dolomites.
Via the Sillian border crossing into the Puster Valley and on via the B100 to Lienz – approx. 45 minutes from Innichen (San Candido). No toll, no vignette required on this route.
Lienz is well connected even without a car. Lienz railway station is centrally located and the starting point for all bus connections into the East Tyrolean valleys.
Direct connections from Innsbruck (approx. 3.5 hrs), Spittal-Millstättersee (approx. 1 hr) and Villach (approx. 2 hrs). The route through the Drau Valley is one of the most scenic train journeys in Austria.
Regular buses depart from Lienz station to Sillian (line 4420), Matrei (line 4412), Kals (line 4414) and the Defereggen Valley (line 4416). All connections within the Verkehrsverbund Tirol (VVT).
From Lienz station to the Zettersfeld base station it’s approx. 5 minutes by taxi or 10 minutes by local bus. We’ll send you the exact meeting point via WhatsApp after booking.
Secure your tandem flight in Lienz now – even last-minute requests are possible. Free rebooking in case of bad weather.
Depending on the arrangement, we meet at the Touch Heaven landing field, at the Bruno Girstmair flight school, but most often directly at the ticket office of the Lienzer Bergbahnen at the Zettersfeld gondola base station in Gaimberg, or at an agreed meeting point. Parking is free everywhere.
Lienzer Bergbahnen ticket office (Gaimberg): Our most common meeting point – right at the Zettersfeld gondola base station. Large, free car park in front of the cable car. From here we ride the gondola together to the launch site.
“Touch Heaven” landing field: Our landing field in the Lienz valley – this is where you land after the flight. Also used as a meeting point, e.g. for Hochstein flights.
Bruno Girstmair flight school: Meeting point at the flight school, depending on the flying area and arrangement. Free parking nearby.
You’ll spot us by our colourful harnesses and the KOFLY logo. After booking, we’ll send you a WhatsApp message with the exact meeting point, a Google Maps link and the time. On site, we explain everything – from putting on the harness to take-off. It takes about 10 minutes and is completely stress-free.
Paragliding is weather-dependent. Here’s how scheduling works with us:
Request: Contact us with your preferred date – via WhatsApp, phone or booking form.
Weather briefing: The evening before, between 6:00 and 7:00 pm, we’ll give you a personal assessment of whether the flight can go ahead.
Flexibility: If we need to reschedule, it’s always free of charge – no risk, no stress.
We recommend scheduling your tandem flight as early in your holiday as possible. That way you have a buffer day if the weather doesn’t cooperate.
Current weather and a live webcam of Zettersfeld can be found on the Lienzer Bergbahnen website.
If you’d like to combine your tandem flight with a short break, you’ll find plenty of accommodation nearby. Here are three tips for different budgets:
Right at the foot of Zettersfeld – ideal if you want just a 5-minute drive to the meeting point. Guest houses and holiday apartments with mountain views, often with breakfast.
Hotels and inns right in the Lienz old town – perfect for couples and families who want to explore the Dolomite town after the flight. Restaurants, cafés and shops on your doorstep.
East Tyrol is famous for its farm-stay holidays. Ideal for families with children: feed animals in the morning, tandem flight in the afternoon. Many farms in Assling, Leisach or Amlach – 10 to 15 minutes to Zettersfeld.
We usually meet at the Zettersfeld cable car base station in Gaimberg near Lienz. For Hochstein flights, at the “Touch Heaven” landing field. You’ll receive the exact meeting point including a Google Maps link via WhatsApp after booking.
Yes! Both at the Zettersfeld base station and at the “Touch Heaven” landing field there is plenty of free parking. Simply park in front of the cable car and walk to the ticket office.
Yes – Lienz station is served by ÖBB (connections from Innsbruck, Spittal and Villach). From the station it’s approx. 5 minutes by taxi to the Zettersfeld base station. We’re happy to help with planning.
From Lienz station to the Zettersfeld base station in Gaimberg it’s approx. 3 km (5 minutes by taxi). To the Touch Heaven landing field approx. 2 km. A taxi costs approx. € 8–10.
The access roads to Lienz are well-maintained year-round. The Felbertauern road may be briefly closed in winter – in that case you can reach Lienz via Carinthia (B100). Contact us if you’re unsure – we’ll help with an alternative route.
No! The cable car ride to the launch site is included in the flight price. You don’t need a separate lift ticket. We take care of everything – you just need to show up.
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Step by step from meeting point to landing – including preparation tips.
Now you know how to find us. Secure your flight slot – even last-minute requests welcome. Free rebooking in case of bad weather.
Or contact us directly via WhatsApp: +43 676 7293888