FAQ about Skyspace-Lech

Skyspace-Lech is located on the right-hand side along the (winter) hiking trail towards Auenfeld | Gaisbühel, above the district of Oberlech, at 1,780 meters above sea level at the so-called Tannegg.

By public transport | by taxi | by shuttle

You can reach Oberlech by local bus no. 704 or by taxi. The local bus goes to the Schlössle stop. The taxi can take visitors to the Hotel Mohnenfluh. The distance from the bus stop or Hotel Mohnenfluh to Skyspace-Lech must be covered on foot in both summer and winter. Walking time: approx. 10-15 minutes

In summer, a shuttle service is offered for public tours due to the limited operating hours of the local bus at sunset. The shuttle departs from the Dorfhus stop.

However, you can also hike to Skyspace-Lech on foot from Lech or from the Oberlechbahn mountain station. This is possible in both winter and summer. 

Walking time from Lech: approx. 60-90 minutes 
Walking time from Oberlech, Burgplateau: approx. 30-40 minutes

In winter, you can take the Schlosskopflift lift to Oberlech and walk from there to Skyspace Lech. It takes about 10 minutes on foot.

When skiing, you can reach Skyspace-Lech via the Grubenalpe downhill run (No. 210).

No. There are no parking facilities in Oberlech. Therefore, it is not possible to travel there by private car.

Local bus no. 704 goes to Oberlech. The Schlössle stop is the closest one to the Skyspace-Lech.

Bus travel times vary depending on the summer, mid-season, and winter schedules. Bus schedules are available at the Lech Zürs Tourism office, the Lech municipal office, and local businesses, or online on the Lech municipal website and the Lech Zürs Tourism GmbH website.

General opening hours

Skyspace-Lech is open to the public throughout the year (regardless of the season), provided that no guided tours are taking place and weather conditions permit.

December 1 to April 19 Opening hours: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

April 20 to May 31 Opening hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

During this period, there are NO guided tours due to the black grouse mating season.

June 1 to October 31

Opening hours: 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset

If you are planning a visit, it is advisable to check the website skyspace.com under “Visit Calendar” to see if the Skyspace is closed for a guided tour.

No. Skyspace-Lech can be visited at any time, as long as no public or private tours are taking place. Before your visit, please check skyspace-lech.com under “Visitor Calendar” to ensure that Skyspace-Lech is open to the public on your desired date.

To experience James Turrell's light program, you must visit at sunrise or sunset. The light concept designed by James Turrell can only be experienced at these times of day.

To experience the light program designed by James Turrell at sunset, you should arrive at Skyspace-Lech at the beginning of sunset. The exact sunset times can be found on the skyspace.com website under Visit Calendar.

Yes, Skyspace-Lech can also be visited at sunrise. However, as there is no guarantee that the path to Skyspace-Lech will be cleared and accessible in time in winter, a visit at sunrise is recommended in summer.

ATTENTION! If you want to watch the light show at sunrise, you must be there approximately 50 minutes BEFORE sunrise.

The program lasts approximately 50 minutes. Travel time should also be taken into account when planning your visit.

The exact sunrise and sunset times can be found on the skyspace.com website under Visit Calendar. Click on the respective day in the calendar and the exact times will appear on the right-hand side.

Yes. Skyspace-Lech is also freely accessible during opening hours during the day, as long as no guided tours are taking place. You can see whether and when guided tours are taking place on the website skyspace-lech.com under “Visiting Calendar.”

During the day, the changing moods of the sky can be observed in conjunction with the wandering beam of sunlight, as long as the weather allows the dome to be opened.

In case of heavy rain or snowfall, the Skyspace is covered by a movable dome shell mounted on a metal structure next to the building.

When the roof is closed, the second light program designed by James Turrell for Skyspace-Lech is shown. This creates the effects of a full-field room in the ceiling area, where space, light, and color merge and a feeling of disorientation sets in.

Access to Skyspace-Lech during opening hours is free of charge. Voluntary donations are welcome. These can be placed in the slot located under the screen in the entrance tunnel during your visit.
Participation in a guided tour costs €15. Children under the age of 6 are free.

No. There are no restrooms on site.

No. Unfortunately, there is no barrier-free access to the entrance of Skyspace-Lech.

Visiting Skyspace-Lech is also an experience for younger children. Whether it makes sense to take younger children on a guided tour is at the decision of the parents. Parents should ensure that other visitors are not disturbed (e.g., by constant running around or talking too loudly).

Dogs are generally allowed at Skyspace-Lech. However, we ask that you be considerate of other visitors and keep your dog on a leash if necessary.

• In both summer and winter, it is important to wear good footwear and appropriate (warm) clothing. Skyspace-Lech is located at an altitude of almost 1,800 meters above sea level in alpine terrain! Please note that even in summer it can be quite cool at this altitude.
• If you visit Skyspace-Lech at the beginning or end of the day (sunrise, sunset), your visit will start or end in the dark. We therefore recommend that you bring a light source (flashlight, headlamp, cell phone with flashlight function).
• In adverse weather conditions (such as thunderstorms, snowstorms, fog, etc.), a visit is not recommended, or Skyspace-Lech may also be closed.
• Some visitors may experience dizziness when viewing the light art. Please leave Skyspace in a timely manner if you experience dizziness.
• Skyspace-Lech is a work of art. Eating and drinking in the Sensing Room is not permitted.
• Please be considerate of other visitors.

• June 1 – October 31: Every Friday evening at sunset (German)
• December 1 – April 19: Every Thursday evening at sunset (German)
  Every Tuesday evening at sunset (English)
• Due to nature protection requirements, there will be no tours from April 20 to May 31.

Directly at Skyspace-Lech

• Departure to Skyspace: Dorfhus
• Return departure to Lech: Schlössle bus stop

The sunset tour begins 5 minutes before sunset. The sunset time can be found at skyspace-lech.com under “Visitor Calendar.” Click on the day of the tour → a field will appear on the right showing the exact times.

The tour costs €15.00 per person. Children under 6 years of age are free. For Lech Card holders, participation in a public tour is included in the price.

Yes. Registration for the tour is essential. Lech Card holders can register online at skyspace-lech.com/besuchen/.
If you already know your Lech Card number at the time of registration, please enter it when registering.

The shuttle costs €10.00 per person. The shuttle must also be paid for children under 6 years of age who are participating in the tour.

Tickets can be purchased online using a credit card, or at the Lech Zürs Tourism Information desk in cash, or with a debit or credit card.

• Online: lechzuers.com/de/skyspace/fuehrungen
• Online: skyspace-lech.com/besuchen/

Registration is possible until 12 noon on the day of the tour.

A minimum of 5 participants is required for the tour to take place.

The tour will take place even in case of rain or snowfall. In this case, visitors will be shown the second program designed by James Turrell, which visualizes a full-field effect in the dome area.

In case of extreme weather conditions (e.g., heavy snowfall, thunderstorms), the tour may not be able to take place.

In the event of a last-minute cancellation by the organizer, registered participants will be informed of the cancellation by telephone or email. The amount will be refunded automatically. If the ticket was purchased at the Lech Zürs Tourism Information desk, an automatic refund is not possible. Please request a refund in person during opening hours at the Lech Zürs Tourism Information desk.

Public guided tours at sunrise only take place on the summer solstice on June 21 and as part of the Philosophicum in September. Private tours can be booked at any time.

PLEASE NOTE! The tour starts 50 minutes BEFORE the sunrise time indicated in the calendar.

In winter, private sunrise tours can only be organized at short notice, as the weather determines whether the path to Skyspace-Lech is accessible at dawn.

In addition to experiencing James Turrell's light installation, visitors will receive a brief introduction to the history and architectural features of Skyspace-Lech, as well as information about the artist and his artistic approaches.

Furthermore, the opening and closing of the dome, which is a special feature of Skyspace-Lech, will be demonstrated and the artist's second light program will be shown. During the tour, participants will therefore have the opportunity to experience aspects of both of James Turrell's major body of work (Skyspaces and full-field spaces).

The tour lasts approximately 50-60 minutes.

The price for a private tour is €450, including VAT.

No.

A maximum of 30 people can participate.

Please contact Ms. Anna Schneider, skyspace@lechzuers.com, T. +43 5583 2161 219

Invoicing takes place after the tour has been conducted, via email. Cash payment on site is not possible.