Parks and recreation in Feldkirch

Feldkirch offers a diverse range of outdoor spaces, from historic swimming facilities to panoramic alpine viewpoints. The Schwimmbad Felsenau, established in 1903, remains Vorarlberg's oldest outdoor pool, while Waldbad Gisingen provides a modern forest-set alternative. Scenic spots like Hohes Känzele and Stadtschrofen offer clear views of the medieval town and the Rhine Valley. For leisure, the Reichenfeld park serves as a central green hub, and the Paspels recreational area features natural lakes.

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Schwimmbad Felsenau

Vorarlberg’s oldest surviving outdoor swimming pool, located in the Fellengatter district. It features historic wooden architecture dating back to its opening in 1903.

B

Aussichtspunkt Schattenburg

Vantage point overlooking the medieval Schattenburg castle and the historic old town of Feldkirch.

C

Niederes Känzele

Natural viewpoint offering vistas of the Ill river and the surrounding valley landscape.

D

Hohes Känzele

Elevated vantage point providing panoramic views over the city of Feldkirch and the Swiss mountains.

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Stadtschrofen

Rock outcrop viewpoint overlooking the city center and the narrow gorge of the Ill river.

F

Rheinblick

Scenic overlook with views across the Rhine Valley toward the Swiss border.

G

Säntisblick

Viewpoint named for its direct sightline to the Säntis massif in the Alpstein range of Switzerland.

H

Reichenfeld

Cultural and recreational park area situated between the Ill river and the Vorarlberg State Conservatory.

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Waldbad Gisingen

Large outdoor pool complex at the edge of the forest featuring a 65-meter slide and competition lanes.

J

Freizeit- und Erholungsanlage Paspels

Recreational complex centered around several groundwater lakes used for swimming and sunbathing.

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