Service

Know your way around

Alpbach provides the unique atmosphere of the Forum. Enjoy comfortable mobility, services and leisure opportunities in the Alpbach Valley! Find out more about the logistics of the European Forum Alpbach event here.

Transportation

Journey to Alpbach

By Train and Bus

Public Transport is the most convenient and sustainable way to reach Alpbach.

We recommend you plan and book your journey with our mobility partner ÖBB, the Austrian Federal Railways: Together with our partner we expand the regional transport in the Alpbach area which makes travelling to Alpbach easy and quick.

The Journey: The most accessible train routes to Alpbach go via Wörgl and Jenbach in Tyrol. Both stations are barrier-free and well connected to Alpbach.

Take the direct Shuttle Bus (Red Line) from Wörgl Station to Alpbach.

Regional Train and Bus go from:

  • Wörgl to Brixlegg (regional train)
  • Jenbach to Brixlegg (bus line 602)
  • Brixlegg to Alpbach (bus line 620 or shuttle bus (Red Line)).

At all train stations, you will find the bus stop for all lines in the direction of Alpbach in front of the station. For the Congress Centrum Alpbach, get off at the bus stop “Alpbach Böglerhof/CCA”. Travelling with the regional bus lines is free of charge with your EFA ticket and/or confirmation of your accommodation reservation.

By Car

Take the A12 Inntal motorway to the Kramsach/Alpbachtal exit. From there, it is approximately 9 km via Brixlegg to the village centre of Alpbach.

Parking facilities near the Congress Centrum Alpbach (CCA) are limited. Therefore, we recommend using the car park at the entrance of the village (just before the Supermarket “SPAR”) or at best leave your car at your accommodation.

CCA Underground Garage:
Please note that the underground garage at the CCA will be closed during the Opening Days and on the Tyrol Day. Additional closures may occur, especially during visits by high-level delegations. We will provide an update on closure dates in July. The garage is not free of charge.

You can find charging stations for E-Cars:

  • in the village centre opposite Hotel Böglerhof
  • near the firefighter station across from the SPAR supermarket.

You can find more information on charging stations in Alpbach here: Electromobility in the Alpbachtal I Tyrol

By Plane

The European Forum Alpbach is a certified “green meeting”. We strongly encourage participants to choose their transportation accordingly and abstain from flights.

Innsbruck Airport (INN), Austria

The nearest airport is located at Innsbruck (approx. 60 km from Alpbach).

How to get from Innsbruck Airport to Alpbach:

  1. Take Bus F to Innsbruck Main Station. The bus runs every 15 to 30 minutes, and the ride takes approx. 15 minutes.
  2. At Innsbruck Main Station, take a train to Wörgl, Brixlegg, or Jenbach (30–50 minutes travel time).
  3. For connections from Wörgl, Brixlegg and Jenbach see above “By Train and Bus”.

From Munich Airport (MUC):

  1. Take the S-Bahn S8 to Munich East Station (approx. 30 minutes)
  2. At Munich East Station, take a direct IC or EC train to Wörgl (approx. 1.5–2 hours)
  3. From Wörgl: See “By Train and Bus” for connections.

ÖBB Train Ticket Discounts

Our mobility partner, the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), offers exclusive discounts for your journey to Alpbach:

  • 22 % discount on the ÖBB standard fare (within Austria)
  • 10 % discount on international ÖBB routes
  • a special price for the ÖBB Nightjet.

How to access your discount:

  1. Use this link.
  1. Enter the TAN code: LW5DFF.
  2. Register as a new customer using your email address and book your journey.

In case you already have an ÖBB account, please use a new email address to register for our congress account.

Mobility in Alpbach

As its main venue, the Congress Centrum Alpbach is located in the centre of the Alpbach village and is easily accessible by public transport: The bus stop Alpbach Böglerhof/CCA brings you right next to the Congress Centrum Alpbach, Number 246, 6236 Alpbach.

Transfers

We aim to provide a comfortable and fast travel between the accommodation and the Congress Centrum Alpbach for all participants. These are our supplement mobility offers during the event:

Shuttle

In addition to the regular bus lines, a free transfer is running several times a day on the route Wörgl–Brixlegg–Reith–Alpbach–Inneralpbach to the Congress Centrum Alpbach in cooperation with the ÖBB.

All bus lines are free of charge with your EFA ticket and/or confirmation of your accommodation reservation. The ÖBB-App "Scotty" contains all regular and extra mobility offers during the time of the Forum.

Free Shuttle Taxis

For accommodations that are not within walking distance of the shuttle bus (Red Line) or the regular line 620, we offer free shuttle taxis in cooperation with local companies. These taxis connect guests to/from the nearest train station Brixlegg or bus stop Reith Gemeindeamt.

Please book your reservation at least 45 minutes in advance, or 24 hours ahead on peak travel days (23, 26 and 29 August). Show your event badge to the driver.

Providers for Jenbach, Münster, Kramsach, Breitenbach, Strass i.Z., St. Gertraudi, Briylegg, Rattenberg, Rafeld, Kundl, Wörgl:

Providers for Reith:

Shared Taxis

Shared taxis are available from/to your accommodation and the CCA at discounted rates.

Important Notes:

  • These run as shared rides to qualify for the special rate.
  • Reserve at least 45 minutes before the preferred departure.
  • Show your event badge to claim the discount.

Telefon Taxi Moser: +43 5336 5616 oder +43 664 315 2300

Booking:
Special rates (one-way trip/group price per person):

  • Alpbach <-> Inneralpbach = EUR 16.00 / EUR 8.00 per person
  • Alpbach <-> Reith = EUR 24.00 / EUR 12.00 per person
  • Alpbach <-> Brixlegg = EUR 25.00 / EUR 15.00 per person
  • Alpbach <-> Radfeld/Rattenberg = EUR 30.00 / EUR 17.00 per person
  • Alpbach <-> Kramsach = EUR 30.00 / EUR 17.00 per person

If you need an accessible taxi and/or more information about accessibility at the European Forum Alpbach, please contact Barbara Runggaldier. You can find her contact details here: Accessibility.

Regular Taxis

The following taxi companies offer their service to participants of the European Forum Alpbach:

Bus- und Taxiunternehmen Gabriel Moser e.U.
Telefon: +43 5336 5616 or +43 664 315 2300
Email: taxi@autoreisen-moser.at

Mein Taxi Tirol – Brixlegg
Telefon: +43 676 88 65 65 100 or +43 5332 71718
Email: business@meintaxi-tirol.com

Airportservice Tirol – Wörgl
Email: info@airportservice-tirol.com

Accommodation

After having registered successfully, every European Forum Alpbach participant will receive a confirmation and a link to the room reservation platform. This central platform was created especially for guests of the Forum by the European Forum Alpbach, Alpbach Tourismus GmbH and the local providers and offers the entire range of rooms from the Alpbachtal region available to the European Forum Alpbach. All accommodations can be reached easily by public transport.

Please note that you can only book a room via the room reservation centre after you have received your ticket code for the European Forum Alpbach event!

Childcare

We offer childcare on site so you can participate in the European Forum Alpbach event and spend time with your family at the same time.

Conditions:

  • Children at the age of 3 to 14 years.
  • Children must be potty-trained.

Childcare will be available every day from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. during the Forum (17 August – 29 August) and is open to all participants. To help us plan ahead, please register your child at least two days in advance.

You can find general information about childcare at EFA here.

Contact: childcare@alpbach.org

Accessibility

The European Forum Alpbach is committed to inclusion and aims to ensure equal participation for everyone. While the event takes place in a mountain village with steep streets, we strive for accessibility wherever possible.

The main venue, the Congress Centrum Alpbach, is barrier-free. For participants with hearing impairments or language barriers, we offer the Wordly translation app on site, which transcribes key sessions in real time.

Further information on accessibility on site is available on the CCA website and on the EFA app.

Most venues are largely wheelchair accessible and suitable for wheelchair users and people with limited mobility. However, formats like hiking sessions may not be suited for participants who use wheelchairs or have limited mobility.

If you have specific accessibility needs, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are happy to help you find suitable accommodation and make individual arrangements to ensure full participation.

Your EFA contact for accessibility: Barbara Runggaldier

barbara.runggaldier@alpbach.org

+43 676 83 62 42 16

Safer Space

It is of utter importance to the European Forum Alpbach that everyone feels safe, welcome, and respected. These principles are outlined in our Code of Conduct, which all participants agree to when purchasing a ticket. To uphold this commitment, an ombusteam has been established, available to all Forum participants throughout the event.

Our Ombudsteam

Our two ombudspersons, Nick Jakobs and Sophie Rendl, are experts in psychosocial counselling, anti-discrimination, and the Austrian legal system. They serve as a confidential, trustworthy point of contact during the Forum.

Meet the Ombudspersons:

  • Sophie Rendl
    Legal expert in violence prevention and anti-discrimination
    Co-founder of Frauendomäne (a database for women experts)
    Key contributor to vera, Austria’s trust centre for arts, culture and sports
  • Nick Jakobs
    Psychotherapist in training, has been working in clubbing culture for ten years.
    He ist the founder of the Awareness Team in a Viennese nightclub and advocate for safer spaces and respectful interactions

Confidentiality & Support

Whether you experience or witness inappropriate behaviour or simply feel uncomfortable, the ombudspersons are here for you.

When a concern is raised, people should identify themselves in order to facilitate communication; however, they can also remain anonymous. Your privacy is always respected.

The ombudspersons respond with speed, clarity and empathy, aiming to:

  • protect and support those affected
  • provide clear options for action
  • enforce appropriate consequences
  • prevent future violations
  • restore a sense of safety.

Important: No action is taken without your consent.

Conversations can be held in English or German. The responsibility for inappropriate behaviour always lies with the perpetrator – and it is up to the affected person to define what feels like harassment or overstepping.

Every case is taken seriously, no matter when it happens. The ombudspersons act independently, confidentially, and in line with GDPR, always prioritising the needs of the affected person.

Awareness Initiative

In 2023, the Forum Alpbach Network (FAN) launched the Awareness Initiative in close cooperation with the EFA and the Team of ombudspersons. This initiative serves as a low-threshold point of contact for participants – especially first-time scholarship holders – who feel uncomfortable during the Forum.

Members of the Awareness Initiative, also known as “Aware Friends”, are well-versed in EFA’s policies and act as multipliers of the Code of Conduct. You will find them at both daytime and evening events, identifiable by the buttons on their badges.

The Aware Friends:

  • provide first-level support for concerns such as exclusionary language, cultural insensitivity, loneliness, harassment, or discrimination
  • refer individuals to the ombudsteam, if further action is needed
  • promote a culture of respect through active listening and sensitivity.

The Awareness Initiative is here to listen, guide and support, helping ensure that everyone feels safe and included throughout the Forum.

Contact

If you or someone else feels unsafe or uncomfortable, or if you witness a breach of the Code of Conduct, please do not hesitate to contact the ombudspersons at any time.

Location

The village of Alpbach not only lends its name to the Forum but also has been its home since 1945. Set in the midst of the Tyrolean Alps, this mountain village radiates a unique atmosphere far away from the stress of big cities.

Next to the Forum’s exciting programme, participants can relax and recharge in the beautiful Alpbachtal. The picturesque scenery is characteristic to the Forum: Unconventional formats such as Hikes spark ideas that go beyond the usual ways of thinking. The Alpine surroundings invite the participants to engage in direct and open discourse, casually creating networks while at the same time having the chance to relax.

Leisure Activities

If you have some free time outside of the Forum programme, the region offers a variety of activities to explore: Take the Wiedersbergerhorn cable car up to the summit, enjoy a hike through the scenic Kaiserklamm gorge, or relax with a swim in one of the many natural lakes in the area. For more tips, visit the Alpbachtal Tourism website.

Venue Information

Lockers

  • Available at the Congress Centrum Alpbach (CCA)

Lunch Options

  • Congress Centrum Alpbach (CCA)
  • Food trucks
  • Vurst
  • SPAR supermarket
  • Nearby guesthouses and restaurants

Toilets

  • CCA (fully accessible)
  • Primary school (Volksschule)
  • Municipal building (Gemeindeamt)

Quiet Spaces

  • Ort der Stille (“Place of Silence”)
  • The church
  • CCA quiet room

Medical Services

In an Emergency:

  • Call 144 (Austria-wide ambulance service)
  • Or 112 (EU emergency number).

An ambulance/paramedics team will be present in Alpbach during the Forum.

First Aid Points

  • First Aid room at CCA (upper floor, next to Schrödinger Hall)
  • First Aid Kit (including EFA emergency pharmacy) in the Popper Hall

Local GP with in-house pharmacy

  • Dr. Bruno Bletzacher
    Alpbach 744 (next to Hotel Post)
    Phone: +43 5336 20044

Nearest Hospital

  • District Hospital Kufstein (24-hour emergency services)

Nearest Pharmacy

  • St. Barbara Apotheke, Brixlegg

Journey to Alpbach

By Train and Bus

Public Transport is the most convenient and sustainable way to reach Alpbach.

We recommend you plan and book your journey with our mobility partner ÖBB, the Austrian Federal Railways: Together with our partner we expand the regional transport in the Alpbach area which makes travelling to Alpbach easy and quick.

The Journey: The most accessible train routes to Alpbach go via Wörgl and Jenbach in Tyrol. Both stations are barrier-free and well connected to Alpbach.

Take the direct Shuttle Bus (Red Line) from Wörgl Station to Alpbach.

Regional Train and Bus go from:

  • Wörgl to Brixlegg (regional train)
  • Jenbach to Brixlegg (bus line 602)
  • Brixlegg to Alpbach (bus line 620 or shuttle bus (Red Line)).

At all train stations, you will find the bus stop for all lines in the direction of Alpbach in front of the station. For the Congress Centrum Alpbach, get off at the bus stop “Alpbach Böglerhof/CCA”. Travelling with the regional bus lines is free of charge with your EFA ticket and/or confirmation of your accommodation reservation.

By Car

Take the A12 Inntal motorway to the Kramsach/Alpbachtal exit. From there, it is approximately 9 km via Brixlegg to the village centre of Alpbach.

Parking facilities near the Congress Centrum Alpbach (CCA) are limited. Therefore, we recommend using the car park at the entrance of the village (just before the Supermarket “SPAR”) or at best leave your car at your accommodation.

CCA Underground Garage:
Please note that the underground garage at the CCA will be closed during the Opening Days and on the Tyrol Day. Additional closures may occur, especially during visits by high-level delegations. We will provide an update on closure dates in July. The garage is not free of charge.

You can find charging stations for E-Cars:

  • in the village centre opposite Hotel Böglerhof
  • near the firefighter station across from the SPAR supermarket.

You can find more information on charging stations in Alpbach here: Electromobility in the Alpbachtal I Tyrol

By Plane

The European Forum Alpbach is a certified “green meeting”. We strongly encourage participants to choose their transportation accordingly and abstain from flights.

Innsbruck Airport (INN), Austria

The nearest airport is located at Innsbruck (approx. 60 km from Alpbach).

How to get from Innsbruck Airport to Alpbach:

  1. Take Bus F to Innsbruck Main Station. The bus runs every 15 to 30 minutes, and the ride takes approx. 15 minutes.
  2. At Innsbruck Main Station, take a train to Wörgl, Brixlegg, or Jenbach (30–50 minutes travel time).
  3. For connections from Wörgl, Brixlegg and Jenbach see above “By Train and Bus”.

From Munich Airport (MUC):

  1. Take the S-Bahn S8 to Munich East Station (approx. 30 minutes)
  2. At Munich East Station, take a direct IC or EC train to Wörgl (approx. 1.5–2 hours)
  3. From Wörgl: See “By Train and Bus” for connections.

ÖBB Train Ticket Discounts

Our mobility partner, the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), offers exclusive discounts for your journey to Alpbach:

  • 22 % discount on the ÖBB standard fare (within Austria)
  • 10 % discount on international ÖBB routes
  • a special price for the ÖBB Nightjet.

How to access your discount:

  1. Use this link.
  1. Enter the TAN code: LW5DFF.
  2. Register as a new customer using your email address and book your journey.

In case you already have an ÖBB account, please use a new email address to register for our congress account.

Mobility in Alpbach

As its main venue, the Congress Centrum Alpbach is located in the centre of the Alpbach village and is easily accessible by public transport: The bus stop Alpbach Böglerhof/CCA brings you right next to the Congress Centrum Alpbach, Number 246, 6236 Alpbach.

Transfers

We aim to provide a comfortable and fast travel between the accommodation and the Congress Centrum Alpbach for all participants. These are our supplement mobility offers during the event:

Shuttle

In addition to the regular bus lines, a free transfer is running several times a day on the route Wörgl–Brixlegg–Reith–Alpbach–Inneralpbach to the Congress Centrum Alpbach in cooperation with the ÖBB.

All bus lines are free of charge with your EFA ticket and/or confirmation of your accommodation reservation. The ÖBB-App "Scotty" contains all regular and extra mobility offers during the time of the Forum.

Free Shuttle Taxis

For accommodations that are not within walking distance of the shuttle bus (Red Line) or the regular line 620, we offer free shuttle taxis in cooperation with local companies. These taxis connect guests to/from the nearest train station Brixlegg or bus stop Reith Gemeindeamt.

Please book your reservation at least 45 minutes in advance, or 24 hours ahead on peak travel days (23, 26 and 29 August). Show your event badge to the driver.

Providers for Jenbach, Münster, Kramsach, Breitenbach, Strass i.Z., St. Gertraudi, Briylegg, Rattenberg, Rafeld, Kundl, Wörgl:

Providers for Reith:

Shared Taxis

Shared taxis are available from/to your accommodation and the CCA at discounted rates.

Important Notes:

  • These run as shared rides to qualify for the special rate.
  • Reserve at least 45 minutes before the preferred departure.
  • Show your event badge to claim the discount.

Telefon Taxi Moser: +43 5336 5616 oder +43 664 315 2300

Booking:
Special rates (one-way trip/group price per person):

  • Alpbach <-> Inneralpbach = EUR 16.00 / EUR 8.00 per person
  • Alpbach <-> Reith = EUR 24.00 / EUR 12.00 per person
  • Alpbach <-> Brixlegg = EUR 25.00 / EUR 15.00 per person
  • Alpbach <-> Radfeld/Rattenberg = EUR 30.00 / EUR 17.00 per person
  • Alpbach <-> Kramsach = EUR 30.00 / EUR 17.00 per person

If you need an accessible taxi and/or more information about accessibility at the European Forum Alpbach, please contact Barbara Runggaldier. You can find her contact details here: Accessibility.

Regular Taxis

The following taxi companies offer their service to participants of the European Forum Alpbach:

Bus- und Taxiunternehmen Gabriel Moser e.U.
Telefon: +43 5336 5616 or +43 664 315 2300
Email: taxi@autoreisen-moser.at

Mein Taxi Tirol – Brixlegg
Telefon: +43 676 88 65 65 100 or +43 5332 71718
Email: business@meintaxi-tirol.com

Airportservice Tirol – Wörgl
Email: info@airportservice-tirol.com