Bludenz is a town in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg. It is the administrative seat of Bludenz District, which encompasses about half of the state's territory.
Lech am Arlberg is a mountain village and an exclusive ski resort in the Bludenz district in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg on the banks of the river Lech. In terms of both geography and history, Lech belongs to the Tannberg district. In tourist terms, however, it is part of the Arlberg region. Lech is administered together with the neighbouring villages of Zürs, Zug, Oberlech and Stubenbach.
Bregenz is the capital of Vorarlberg, the westernmost federal state of Austria. The city is located on the eastern shores of Lake Constance, the third-largest freshwater lake in Central Europe, between Switzerland in the west and Germany in the northwest.
The Kleinwalsertal is a geographic peculiarity: It can only be reached by car from the German resort Oberstdorf! Nevertheless this wonderful high Alpine valley belongs to the nation of Austria. There is also a great selection of leisure time activities: enjoy pristine nature on a multitude of cleared winter hiking trails. Additionally, a tennis centre with indoor courts and bowling alleys are available. If you just want to relax, you will definitely find enough opportunities both within and away from the hotel complexes. End your day in a cosy bar or hit the dance floor in a disco of your choice.
In the southern Montafon lie the villages of Gaschurn and Partenen that directly abut one of Vorarlberg’s largest ski regions, Silvretta Montafon. In winter, a breathtaking region opens up here from the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe for ski tours, snowshoe hikes, high-altitude cross-country trails, winter hikes and the Silvretta ski safari. The Silvretta High Alpine Road will take you even in summer to this eldorado for mountain bike tours and impressive high-altitude hikes with a magnificent mountain panorama, such as the Piz Buin, the tallest mountain in Vorarlberg. At the feet of the Vermuntbahn cableway, you will also find the starting point for the longest stairway in the world
The municipality of Tschagguns is located in the the picturesque Gauer Valley in Vorarlberg. The village centre is situated at an altitude of 685 m above sea level, but the the municipality comprises several hamlets up to an altitude of 1,200 m. Approx. 2,500 people live in the mountain village in the magnificent scenery of the Rätikon mountains. The end of the valley with the "three towers" of the Drusenfluh group is considered one of the most beautiful of the eastern Alps.
Tschagguns is situated in the heart of Montafon between the two towns Schruns and Golm at the foot of the Tschaggunser Mittagsspitze (2,168 m). The lifts for the ski areas Golm and Silvretta Montafon are only a couple of kilometres away. Several hotels and guest houses will provide you with a cosy place to stay. The local landmark - the Marien-Wallfahrtskirche built in the 15th century - is located on hill. You can take a stroll in the neighbouring main town of the Montafon area Schruns to enjoy the historical old town. Many big events are organised here, such as the World Cup Montafon with international live acts. Tschagguns also has a train station, where you can take a train to Schruns.
Dornbirn is a city in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg. It is the administrative centre for the district of Dornbirn, which also includes the town of Hohenems, and the market town Lustenau.
Dornbirn is located in western Vorarlberg at 437 metres above sea level in the Rhine Valley, at the foot of the Karren mountain, part of the Bregenz Forest Mountain chain at the edge of the Eastern Alps. It is near the borders to Switzerland, Germany and Liechtenstein. The Dornbirner Ach river flows through the town and later into Lake Constance.
General information1050 m above sea level
650 inhabitants
Location: in the mountains
Feldkirch is a city in Vorarlberg in Austria. It lies on the border with Switzerland and Liechtenstein. It is a beautiful medieval town with a castle in the twelfth century, called Schattenburg.
General informationSituated in the heart of the Bregenzerwald at 700 m altitude just at the foot of the Kanisfluh mountain you will find Mellau as a place for young and old, winter- and summerholiday.
With only 1282 inhabitants Mellau is a small village with friendly people and a nice and cosy atmosphere. Apart from some nice walking and skiing areas the Bregenzer Wald offers delicious traditional delights and events for the whole family. A perfect place to relax and enjoy nature.
The tranquil and relaxed area of Bezau is located in Bregenzerwald. The white and green tones of the snow covered forest blend together with the wooden farmhouses for as far as the eye can see. There is no place better to experience its originality than in the local museum. The parish church of St. Jodok is just as much worth a visit. Alongside these idyllic spots you will find a wide range of leisure activities for young and old alike. With snowshoe hikes, cross-country skiing or tobogganing, there's something fun for everyone. And for adrenaline junkies a holiday in Bregenzerwald is definitely worthwhile... in Andelsbuch there is the highest climbing tower in Austria.
With just 528 residents, the idyllic resort of Bürserberg (871 m) is the smallest in the entire Brandner Valley. Thanks to its sunny location in the middle of the valley and the high plateau Tschengla (1,250 m), Bürserberg is a true paradise for relaxation and leisure activities. Whether it be on foot or on your skis or snowboard, a great landscape is waiting to be explored. The high plateau offers a panoramic view over five valleys, the monolithic stone circle of Bürserberg - an alleged place of cultural worship for local ancestors - frozen waterfalls and the alpine dairy exhibition on the Alpe Rona provides a fantastic mix of natural romance and tradition. A special highlight in both summer and winter comes from Anton "Husky Toni" Kuttner, of whom invites winter sports fans both little and big to learn more about his 19 sled dogs.
LocationSchröcken is located 1500 m above sea level and has 204 inhabitants. At the end of the Bregenzerwald near to the Hochtannberg Schröcken enjoys a wonderful location. A mountain village with old tradtions and hospitality - a highlight in the area Arlberg - Tannberg and an alternative for all, who are looking for quiet and cosy holidays.
Right in the largest ski region in the Montafon - the Silvretta Montafon - with connections to the Hochjoch and the Nova, sport and recreation are writ large in St. Gallenkirch. Here you will experience pistes for the true connoisseur, sunny carving slopes, Austria’s largest snow park and a 5.5. km illuminated night tobogganing run. Exciting days await you here in summer as well, such as on magnificent high-altitude hikes or while exploring the typical Montafon Maisässen. With its biking headquarters, St. Gallenkirch is also the starting point for daily guided bike tours as part of the Montafon Aktivprogramm.
Au lies in the upper reaches of Bregenzer Ache at a height of 800 m and is one of the most important tourist areas in Austria. Several leisure activities are available to guests in this region. The various, small and large ski areas in Begenzerwald, the numerous cross-country tracks and winter hiking trails are very popular here. Further possibilities include sleigh-rides in the moonlight, ice-skating or a torch-lit hike through the snowy winter landscape. The restaurants, inns and gourmet also want to spoil you with local treats.
Vorarlberg este cea mai vestită provincie a Austriei, o Elveție în miniatură, cu sate alpine, lacuri, văi adânci și pajiști verzi. Atracțiile principale din Vorarlberg sunt pârtiile de schi ce rivalizează cu cele din Elveția, minunatul lac Constance și luxurioasa pădure Bregenzewald. Cele mai bine cunoscute centre turistice – Lech și Zürs – sunt și cele mai scumpe, însă prețurile în restul provinciei sunt destul de rezonabile.
General informationWald am Arlberg belongs to the community of Dalaas and lies approx. 1007 m above sea level. With its 1'550 inhabitants, Wald is situated at the foot of the Klostertaler Alps.
How to get thereBy car: coming from Germany via Lindau-Bregenz through the 'Pfänder- and Ambergtunnel' to Bludenz-est and from here the local road to Partenen. From Innsbruck-Landeck you take 'Silvretta-Hochalpenstraße'(only in summer) to Partenen or through the 'Arlbergtunnel' to Bludenz and then local road to Partenen. By train: to Bludenz and then Montafoner-railway to Schruns and then by bus or taxi to Partenen. By airplane: the nearest airport is in Zürich.
General informationZürs am Arlberg, with its 130 inhabitants, lies 1720 m above sea level, close to a skiing area. Holiday fun full of highlights - the right choice for activity-lovers. 'High Zürs' - this slogan refers not only to the high altitude of the area, but also the quality of the hotels, tourist facilities, the cable cars and the ski-school. There is plenty of snow from the end of November to the beginnin of May, with pistes and descents right outside your door. Facilites and service of the highest standard.
