Schruns

Village · Vorarlberg, 🇦🇹 Austria

Population 4,000

Area 18 km²

Time zone Europe/Vienna

Official website www.schruns.at

Schruns

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Schruns Essentials

Schruns serves as the cultural and geographical center of the 39-kilometer-long Montafon valley. This selection highlights the town’s architectural landmarks, including the St. Jodok parish church and the historic Litzkapelle. High-altitude experiences are accessible via the Panorama Bahn gondola, leading to the 2,307-meter Wormser Hütte. Local heritage is preserved at the Montafoner Heimatmuseum, while the region’s culinary traditions are showcased at the Käsehaus. Recreational facilities like the Aktivpark and scenic overlooks like Landschrofen-Känzili complete the essential local landscape.

Hochjoch Peaks & Via Ferratas

The Hochjoch massif in the Verwall Alps offers high-altitude terrain accessible via the Sennigrat, Panorama, and Hochalpila cable cars from Schruns. This selection features prominent summits like the 2,395-meter Kreuzjoch and the central Hochjoch peak. Climbing enthusiasts can utilize two distinct via ferrata routes—one rated moderate and one difficult—that traverse the alpine ridges. These points are interconnected by mountain stations, providing efficient access to steep viewpoints like Sauerbleis and the surrounding Montafon valley landscapes.

Hochjoch Mountain Adventures

This high-alpine collection centers on the Hochjoch massif in Austria’s Verwall Alps. The journey begins with the two-stage Hochjoch Bahn cable car system from Schruns, providing efficient access to the Kapell area. Key highlights include the 2,307-meter Wormser Hütte, a historic German Alpine Club refuge serving regional cuisine, and prominent summits like the 2,395-meter Kreuzjoch and the 2,520-meter Hochjoch peak, offering expansive views across the Montafon valley and Rätikon range.

Schruns — Map

Schruns — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

4° (feels like 1°) · extremes -12°–9°
-5° at night
14 rainy days
2 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

5° (feels like 1°) · extremes -14°–10°
-4° at night
12 rainy days
5 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

7° (feels like 5°) · extremes -10°–13°
-1° at night
15 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor

13° (feels like 11°) · extremes -5°–21°
4° at night
16 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good

19° (feels like 18°) · extremes 3°–26°
9° at night
21 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good

23° (feels like 24°) · extremes 8°–30°
13° at night
21 rainy days
10 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good

24° (feels like 25°) · extremes 9°–30°
15° at night
21 rainy days
11 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Good

25° · extremes 10°–30°
15° at night
20 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Good

21° · extremes 5°–27°
11° at night
16 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good

17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 0°–24°
7° at night
14 rainy days
6 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor

10° (feels like 7°) · extremes -8°–18°
2° at night
15 rainy days
2 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

5° (feels like 2°) · extremes -13°–11°
-3° at night
15 rainy days
1 sunny day
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: German
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +43

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