THE UEX SUMMER 2025 – INNSBRUCK – THE BEAUTIFUL CITY IN TYROL
Your summer vacation in the Alps offers a perfect mix of nature, culture and relaxation. If you want to start your vacation in a climate-friendly and stress-free way, the UEX car train is an ideal alternative to the conventional journey by car. The Urlaubs-Express connects Hamburg and Düsseldorf directly with Innsbruck, offering a sustainable way to reach the Austrian Alpine city.
Sustainable travel with the UEX car train
Climate change and increasing traffic congestion on European roads are making sustainable travel options increasingly important. The UEX car train makes it possible to travel in an environmentally friendly way, as rail travel causes significantly fewer CO₂ emissions than private transport. By taking your own vehicle with you, you can also enjoy the benefits of flexible local mobility without having to put up with the negative environmental impact of a long car journey.
Stress-free arrival and the vehicle on site
The UEX car train departs from Hamburg-Altona and Düsseldorf and takes passengers directly to Innsbruck overnight. While your own vehicle is safely stored in the transport carriage, you arrive relaxed and rested the next morning in the Tyrolean Alpine city in our couchette or sleeper compartments. The advantages of the motorail train are obvious:
- No traffic jams: No long travel times on crowded highways.
- A relaxing start: a relaxed journey without stressful driving.
- Sustainability: Lower CO₂ emissions through rail transport.
- Save time: travel overnight and enjoy your vacation destination straight away the next morning.
Activities and experiences
- Hiking & mountaineering: Numerous hiking trails and via ferratas lead through the Tyrolean Alps.
- Cycling & mountain biking: Cycling tours along the Inn or challenging mountain bike trails in the mountains.
- Culture & history: visit the historic old town, the Hofburg or the famous “Golden Roof”.
- Relaxation & wellness: Numerous wellness offers in the hotels or in the nearby Aqua Dome thermal spa.
With your own vehicle, which is conveniently transported by the UEX car train, you can also go on excursions in the surrounding area, for example to the Stubai Valley, Seefeld or the idyllic lakes in the region.
Motorcycling in Tyrol
Tyrol is a true paradise for motorcyclists. The winding Alpine roads, spectacular mountain passes and breathtaking panoramas make every tour a unique experience. Popular routes include:
- Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road: One of the most beautiful high Alpine roads with fantastic views.
- Zillertaler Höhenstraße: challenging bends and spectacular landscapes.
- Gerlos Pass: A picturesque route with views of the Krimml waterfalls.
- Silvretta-Hochalpenstraße: One of the most famous motorcycle routes in Austria.
By taking your own motorcycle on the UEX motorail train, you can explore the most beautiful routes as soon as you arrive, without having to face a strenuous journey beforehand.
Onward travel tips from Innsbruck
Innsbruck is an excellent starting point for further travel in the Alpine region and beyond. Here are some recommended onward destinations:
- South Tyrol (Italy): Just a short drive over the Brenner Pass, South Tyrol beckons with Mediterranean flair, impressive panoramas of the Dolomites and culinary delights.
- Salzburg: The historic city of Mozart can be reached in around two hours and offers a fascinating old town and numerous cultural highlights.
- Zugspitze & Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Take the cable car up Germany’s highest mountain or hike through the famous Partnachklamm gorge.
- Lake Constance: The picturesque towns of Bregenz and Lindau are perfect destinations for a relaxing day trip.
- Switzerland (Engadin, St. Moritz): Travel by car or train through spectacular Alpine landscapes and enjoy the luxury of St. Moritz.
The UEX summer season 2025 – we look forward to seeing you
A summer vacation with the UEX car train to Innsbruck is the ideal combination of sustainability, comfort and flexibility. The relaxed and environmentally friendly journey by night train ensures a stress-free start to your vacation, while Innsbruck offers unforgettable experiences with its variety of leisure activities and unique mountain scenery. Motorcyclists benefit in particular from the numerous Alpine roads, which offer perfect conditions for exciting tours. So if you are looking for a sustainable and comfortable alternative to driving, the UEX car train is the perfect solution for a successful summer vacation in Tyrol.