Great variety in the Montafon region
Eleven villages and eight municipalities make up one of the most popular holiday destinations in southern Vorarlberg: the varied Montafon region. Nestled between the Verwall, Rätikon and Silvretta mountains, the picturesque valley is crossed by the river Ill and boasts a variety of cultural highlights, activities, sports opportunities and havens of relaxation.
Alpine summers in the Montafon region
The Montafon region also boasts a varied holiday programme during the warmer months of the year. Nine cable cars take you up to lofty heights and back down to the valley. What’s more, you can choose from more than 1,130 kilometres of marked hiking trails and Nordic Walking routes. For fans of two-wheeled explorations, there are 270 kilometres of cycle routes, mountain bike trails and e-bike routes. Along the latter, you can find a total of 28 charging and battery-swapping stations.
Are you aiming higher? Then the region’s 15 via ferratas and eight climbing parks might be just perfect for you. And have you heard of the scenic Silvretta High-Alpine Road and the many lakes boasting perfect fishing spots? To recharge your batteries and fuel up on culinary delights, drop by one of the 26 mountain huts run by the Austrian Alpine Association. Or how about a game of golf or miniature golf at one of the region’s numerous golf facilities? On hot summer days, you can cool off at the public outdoor pools and hotels’ indoor pools.
Traditions and customs in Vorarlberg’s Montafon region
Whether it’s the annual return of the cows from the Alpine pastures, the “Maisäß” or Sura Kees cheese: The Montafon region is full of old customs and traditions.
Even the region’s name goes back to the olden times. After all, the primary local language of the region used to be Rhaeto-Romanic until the 15th century. Although the origin of the name has not been fully clarified to this day, it is believed that it goes back to the Rhaeto-Romanic terms “Mont davon” (“mountain in front” or “foothill”) or “Munt tovun” (“mountain with holes” or “mining mountain”).
Winterurlaub mit Action-Plus im Montafon
The south of Vorarlberg is a paradise for snow lovers, boasting a total of 225 kilometres of slopes and 53.2 kilometres of ski touring routes. Sporthotel Silvretta Montafon in Gaschurn is just around the corner from the varied Silvretta Montafon ski resort, with Snowpark Montafon as a popular meeting place for freestylers.
Would you like to indulge in even more great winter activities in addition to skiing, snowboarding and freeriding? Try the region’s many winter hiking trails, snowshoeing routes, cross-country ski trails, ice rinks and Bavarian curling rinks!
