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THE MOST SPORTY SKI RESORT

Skiing on the Golm - Montafon Tourism

Winter magic in Vorarlberg – your personal paradise!

 

The Silvretta Montafon is considered Vorarlberg's most sporty skiing and hiking area for good reasons: a stay is packed with unique impressions, sporting summit experiences, and culinary highlights.

 

Experience the magical winter landscape of Vorarlberg: In the valley, our charming holiday village with the Chalet Auszeit and lovingly maintained villages with handicrafts and our warm hosts, who combine tradition with genuine hospitality, await you.

 

In the higher regions, impressive ski resorts invite you to explore. Like something out of a winter fairytale, majestic three-thousand-meter peaks tower side by side, while glittering glacier peaks compete for the sparkle. Your first turn awaits on the perfectly groomed slopes at snow-sure altitudes between 1,400 and 2,400 meters – an unforgettable start to your day of skiing.

 

Look forward to incomparable winter moments in Vorarlberg! ❄️

THE SKI AREAS
ACTIVITIES IN WINTER

1. Skiing & Snowboarding

  • Over 295 kilometers of slopes in the Montafon ski areas.

  • Highlights:

    • Silvretta Montafon: Largest ski area in the region with freeride areas and the steep “Diabolo” run.

    • Golm: Family-friendly with night toboggan run and the “Hexenbahn” (witch's lift).

    • Gargellen: Ideal for ski touring and freeriding.

    • Bielerhöhe: Perfect for cross-country skiing and ski touring with breathtaking panoramic views.

  • Freeride & fun parks: Action-packed zones and snow parks, e.g., in the “Nike Snowpark Montafon.”

  • Ski schools: Professional courses for all levels, e.g., ski school in Schruns on the Hochjoch, on the Golm, or in Gargellen.

  • Insider tips: Start early in the morning for perfect slopes. Keywords: “Ländlefrühsport” and “sunrise rides via the Zamangbahn.”

Spaß auf der Piste
Rodeln und Winterspaß

2. Tobogganing

  • Popular routes:

    • Golmerbahn: 3 km, with night tobogganing (illuminated) on selected days.

    • Garfrescha: 5.5 km, longest toboggan run in Vorarlberg, with night tobogganing.

    • Berggasthof Grabs: 3.5 km, family-friendly and ideal for beginners. (Alternatively, from Lindauer Hütte)

  • Toboggan rental: Directly at the tracks or at sports shops such as Sport Harry.

  • Tips: Bring sturdy shoes, gloves, helmets, and headlamps if necessary. Keep your distance and stay on the paths.

3. Cross-country skiing

  • Top cross-country trails:

    • Panoramaloipe Kristberg: 11 km with fantastic views.

    • Bielerhöhe: 22 km, challenging with magnificent glacier panoramas.

    • Talloipe Montafon: 25.5 km, varied through forests and along the Ill.

    • Equipment: Cross-country skis and accessories can be rented from Intersport Montafon or Sport Harry.

  • Tips: Start early, use high-altitude trails for snow-sure experiences, take a break in cafés along the trails.

Winterstimmung
Skitouren im Montafon

4. Ski tours

  • Popular tours:

    • Piz Buin: Challenging, approx. 4-6 hours to 3,312 m, the highest peak in Vorarlberg.

    • Tilisuna Hut: Moderate, approx. 3-4 hours, with refreshments available.

    • Madrisella Round Tour: Moderate, 3-5 hours, with fantastic panoramic views and a detour into Switzerland.

    • Lobspitze: Challenging, approx. 5 hours, secluded powder snow slopes.

  • Safety: Equipment including avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe required. Always check avalanche conditions. Local knowledge recommended.

  • Tips: Book guided tours with the Montafon mountain guides.

5. Snowshoe hiking

  • Popular routes:

    • Bartholomäberg: 2.5 hours, easy to moderate, with panoramic views.

    • Silvrettasee Bielerhöhe: 3 hours, moderate, with glacier panorama.

    • Gauertal Alpengasthaus Matschwitz: 1-2 hours from the Mattschwitz middle station. Easy, ideal for families and with refreshment stops.

    • Kristberg Panorama Route: 3 hours, moderate, with magnificent views and great restaurants. (My highlight: gluten-free Kaiserschmarrn at the Panoramagasthof Kristberg)

  • Equipment: Snowshoes and poles available from local rental companies.

  • Tips: Guided tours or night hikes for a special experience, especially in Gargellen (higher altitude).

Skitouren im Montafon

6. Ice skating

  • Ice rinks:

    • Schruns-Tschagguns artificial ice rink: Spacious rink with music and lighting effects. Located in the Montafon Activity Park.

    • Vandans: Small, cozy rink, ideal for children.

    • Gaschurn: Family-friendly rink in the center of town.

  • Special activities: Curling and ice disco in Schruns-Tschagguns.

  • Tips: Wear gloves for protection and warmth; ice rinks are less crowded in the afternoon.

7. Wellness & Sauna

  • Wellness oases:

    • Val Blu – Bludenz: Sauna area, steam baths, panoramic pool.

    • Wellnesshotel Zamangspitze – St. Gallenkirch: Day access to the luxurious spa available.

  • Saunas: Finnish sauna, bio sauna, and steam baths available in many hotels.

  • Special experiences:

    • Panoramic saunas with mountain views.

    • Private spa offers for couples.

    • Use the evening hours for quiet relaxation.

Tips: Book early, combine wellness with dinner offers.

Wellness in Vorarlberg
ACTIVITIES IN SUMMER

1. Hiking

  • Circular hike in the Rätikon: Popular routes such as the “Rätikonrunde” offer breathtaking views.

  • Silvretta-Bielerhöhe: Hike around Lake Silvretta with a beautiful Alpine backdrop and numerous peaks.

  • Gauertal AlpkulTour: Themed hiking trail with art installations and views of the Three Towers. Regional delicacies at the Gauertalhütte (approx. 30 min. from Latschau) and Lindauer Hütte (approx. 5h from Latschau).

  • Hike to Lake Lünersee: One of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Austria, accessible from Brandnertal or via Rellstal and overnight stay at the Heinrich Hüter Hut.

  • Golmer Höhenweg: Panoramic trail with views of the Klostertal valley and the Rätikon. Numerous variations also suitable for younger children.

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3. Climbing (Via Ferrata)

  • Latschau climbing garden: Various routes for beginners and advanced climbers.

  • Gauablickhöhle via ferrata: Challenging via ferrata with cave crossing.

  • Rifa climbing garden, Partenen: Beginner-friendly climbing garden in idyllic natural surroundings with a small suspension bridge.

  • Montafon Climbing Hall (Jufa climbing wall): Alternative in case of inclement weather, with routes for all levels. Also ideal for children.

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5. Paragliding

  • Flight from Silvretta-Bielerhöhe: Enjoy the freedom of the air and spectacular views.

  • Tandem flights from Nova or Gargellen: A great way for beginners to experience the Montafon from a bird's eye view.

  • Practice flights on the practice slope in Schruns or Golm: Perfect for beginners. (Tandem-Kurt and Air Montafon)

7. Excursions with small children

  • Golmi's research trail on Golm: A themed trail with lots of play stations and information about nature, including a marble run and slide park.

  • Alpine Coaster Golm: Fast-paced tobogganing on rails, fun for the whole family. Please note that in good weather, you should expect waiting times.

  • Silbertal Silver Trail: Exciting themed trail about old legends and stories of the Montafon.

  • This list offers highlights for the whole family and for all ages! We are happy to help you plan the perfect vacation. 😊

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Die drei Türme

2. Swimming

  • Rätikonbad in Vandans: Swimming pool and climbing wall, multi-purpose pool with double wave slide and relaxation pool.

  • Alpenbad Montafon in Aktivpark: Outdoor pool with natural pond, great slides, and unobstructed views of the mountains, perfect for families.

  • Mountain Beach in Gaschurn: swimming lake with alpine flair, ideal for swimming and relaxing.

  • VAL BLU leisure center in Bludenz: adventure pool with slides and outdoor area as well as a beautiful sauna landscape.

Gargellner Köpfe via ferrata (c) Stefan Kothner - Montafon Tourismus GmbH (3).jpg

4. Mountain climbing

  • Piz Buin (3,312 m): The highest mountain in Vorarlberg, ideal for experienced mountaineers. Guided tours with mountain guides (glacier crossing).

  • Sulzfluh: Border mountain between Austria and Switzerland, with fantastic panoramic views. Accessible via the Tilisuna Hut.

  • Schafbergspitze (2,409 m): A popular mountain tour with a rewarding view from the summit on a plateau (also open in winter).

  • Three Towers: Challenging tour for experienced mountaineers.

  • Zamangspitze: The trail offers a magnificent panorama of 226 peaks in the Vorarlberg, Tyrol, and Swiss mountains.

6. Golf

  • Montafon Golf Club in Tschagguns: 9-hole golf course surrounded by breathtaking Alpine scenery with natural fairways.

  • Silvretta Golf Club in Partenen: A challenging 9-hole course at an altitude of 1,100 meters.

  • Brand Golf Club: Alpine 18-hole course in the Brandnertal valley.

Suggadin Adventure Area (c) Stefan Kothner - Montafon Tourismus GmbH, Schruns.jpg

7. Mountain biking

  • Panorama Trail: A flowing trail with magnificent panoramic views. A route with few technical sections but lots of fun.

  • Hochjoch Freeride Trail (“Alpine Trails”): A challenging freeride trail that takes you from Kapellalpe towards the valley. The starting point is the Hochjochbahn mountain station.

  • Bikepark Brandnertal: Perfect for adrenaline junkies and downhill fans. The park offers trails with varying degrees of difficulty, from easy flow trails to technical downhill trails.

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