Feldkirch

Milloin matkustaa

May to September is best for walking and cafe terraces. Autumn is colourful, and the Christmas market is a draw in Advent. Winters are cold, and snow is more reliable in the nearby mountains than in the town.

Valitse kuukausi

Tyypillinen sää: tammikuu

Heikko

5° (tuntuu kuin 1°) · ääriarvot -12°–10°
-3° yöllä
14 sadepäivää
2 aurinkoista päivää
3 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kuiva ilma
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 1 · matala

Tyypillinen sää: helmikuu

Heikko

6° (tuntuu kuin 2°) · ääriarvot -13°–11°
-3° yöllä
12 sadepäivää
5 aurinkoista päivää
4 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kuiva ilma
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 1 · matala

Tyypillinen sää: maaliskuu

Heikko

10° (tuntuu kuin 7°) · ääriarvot -8°–18°
1° yöllä
15 sadepäivää
10 aurinkoista päivää
6 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kuiva ilma
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 3 · kohtalainen

Tyypillinen sää: huhtikuu

Kohtalainen

15° (tuntuu kuin 13°) · ääriarvot -2°–23°
5° yöllä
15 sadepäivää
10 aurinkoista päivää
7 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kuiva ilma
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 4 · kohtalainen

Tyypillinen sää: toukokuu

Hyvä

20° (tuntuu kuin 19°) · ääriarvot 4°–27°
10° yöllä
20 sadepäivää
8 aurinkoista päivää
7 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kuiva ilma
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 5 · kohtalainen

Tyypillinen sää: kesäkuu

Hyvä

24° (tuntuu kuin 25°) · ääriarvot 8°–31°
14° yöllä
20 sadepäivää
10 aurinkoista päivää
8 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Miellyttävä ilmankosteus
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 6 · korkea

Tyypillinen sää: heinäkuu

Hyvä

25° (tuntuu kuin 27°) · ääriarvot 10°–31°
16° yöllä
20 sadepäivää
11 aurinkoista päivää
8 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kostea ilma
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 6 · korkea

Tyypillinen sää: elokuu

Hyvä

25° (tuntuu kuin 27°) · ääriarvot 11°–31°
16° yöllä
19 sadepäivää
12 aurinkoista päivää
8 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kostea ilma
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 6 · korkea

Tyypillinen sää: syyskuu

Hyvä

22° · ääriarvot 6°–28°
12° yöllä
15 sadepäivää
10 aurinkoista päivää
6 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Miellyttävä ilmankosteus
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 4 · kohtalainen

Tyypillinen sää: lokakuu

Hyvä

18° (tuntuu kuin 16°) · ääriarvot 2°–24°
8° yöllä
14 sadepäivää
6 aurinkoista päivää
4 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kuiva ilma
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 2 · matala

Tyypillinen sää: marraskuu

Heikko

11° (tuntuu kuin 8°) · ääriarvot -6°–19°
3° yöllä
15 sadepäivää
2 aurinkoista päivää
3 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kuiva ilma
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 1 · matala

Tyypillinen sää: joulukuu

Heikko

6° (tuntuu kuin 3°) · ääriarvot -12°–12°
-2° yöllä
14 sadepäivää
1 aurinkoinen päivä
2 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kuiva ilma
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 1 · matala

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

Päänähtävyydet

Schattenburg CastleSchattenburg is a castle, museum and restaurant in Feldkirch, Vorarlberg. Schattenburg is 480 metres above sea level..

Feldkirch CathedralFeldkirch Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to Saint Nicholas in the city of Feldkirch, Vorarlberg, Austria.

Katzenturm

Obere BurgObere Burg, also known colloquially as Burg Neu-Schellenberg, is a castle ruin located in the municipality of Schellenberg, Liechtenstein.

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Wildpark Feldkirch

Wasserturm

Schattenburg is the hilltop castle above the old town, now with a museum and a restaurant.
Dom St. Nikolaus is the late Gothic cathedral on the edge of the old town.
Katzenturm is a round tower in the old town wall.
Wasserturm is a tower of the old town fortifications.
Johanniterkirche is a church of a former Hospitaller commandery.
Ruine Neu-Schellenberg is a ruined castle reached on a forest walk.
Wildpark Feldkirch is a small wildlife park for families.

Suositellut listat

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Feldkirch Essentials

Feldkirch is defined by its well-preserved medieval architecture and strategic Alpine location. The city's skyline is dominated by the 12th-century Schattenburg Castle and the Gothic Dom Sankt Nikolaus. Defensive structures like the 16th-century Katzenturm and the Wasserturm mark the former city limits, while the nearby ruins of Tosters and Neu-Schellenberg offer glimpses into the region's feudal history. Cultural landmarks include the Baroque Palais Liechtenstein, now an art gallery, and the historic Johanniterkirche, illustrating the town's religious and administrative importance in the Vorarlberg region.

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Castles & Historic Sites

Feldkirch and its surroundings preserve a significant collection of medieval and Baroque architecture. This list spans from the dominant Schattenburg Castle and the strategic ruins of Neu-Schellenberg and Tosters to secular noble residences like Schloss Amberg and Palais Liechtenstein. These defensive and administrative sites are complemented by historic religious landmarks, including the Romanesque-rooted Petronillakapelle and the ancient parish church of Altenstadt, reflecting the region's long-standing cultural and political importance in the Rhine Valley.

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Historic Churches and Chapels

Feldkirch’s religious landscape is defined by its Gothic architecture and long-standing monastic traditions. This collection includes the grand Cathedral of St. Nicholas, known for its late Gothic interior, alongside the 13th-century Johanniterkirche and the Protestant Pauluskirche. In the district of Altenstadt, the Romanesque-Gothic parish church of St. Pankratius and Zeno, the historic Petronillakapelle, and the Dominican monastery church represent over a millennium of ecclesiastical history within the Vorarlberg region.

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Parks and Recreation

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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Mitä kokea

Walk the old town arcades and city walls.
Climb to the castle for views over the Rhine Valley.
Hike the forest paths to a castle ruin.
Cycle along the Ill river.
Cross into Liechtenstein for a day.

Kierrokset ja aktiviteetit

Feldkirch — Kartta

Päiväretket

Bregenz lies on Lake Constance, about 30 minutes away by car or train.
Schruns is the main village of the Montafon valley, about 40 minutes away by car.
Lech is a high-alpine ski village, about 1 hour 15 minutes away by car.
Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, is about 20 minutes away by car.

Missä vierailla

Bregenz, Lech and Schruns are the nearest preferred destinations.

Saapuminen

By air: Friedrichshafen, Altenrhein and Zurich airports are all within about 1 to 2 hours.
By train: Feldkirch is on the Arlberg line. Trains from Innsbruck take about 2 hours, and Bregenz about 30 minutes. Check times on ÖBB.
By car: The A14 and A14/S16 roads pass the town.

Liikkuminen paikan päällä

The old town is small and best on foot. Local buses cover the surrounding villages, and the station is a short walk from the centre. Cycling is easy on flat river paths.

Autoilu

The old town is mostly pedestrian, so park at the edge. Motorways in Austria need a vignette. The border roads into Liechtenstein and Switzerland are easy, but Switzerland has its own motorway vignette.

Ruoka ja juoma

Vorarlberg cooking is a mix of Austrian and Alemannic styles. Try Käsespätzle, cheese noodles, and Riebel, a maize dish. The region is known for mountain cheese. Local wines come from the Rhine Valley.

Päivällinen

Wiener SchnitzelA thin, breaded and pan-fried veal cutlet, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes and a wedge of lemon.

TafelspitzBoiled beef in broth, served with roast potatoes and a sauce of apples and horseradish — a favourite of Emperor Franz Joseph.

Viennese Goulash Wiener SaftgulaschA rich beef stew slow-cooked with onions and paprika, typically served with a bread dumpling or bread roll.

Välipalat ja katuruoka

KäsekrainerA grilled pork sausage studded with melty cheese, a classic order at Vienna's ubiquitous Würstelstand (sausage stands).

Sausage Stand Snack Würstel vom WürstelstandGrilled or boiled sausages (Bratwurst, Frankfurter, Bosna) served with mustard, bread and a pickle from street kiosks.

Makeiset ja jälkiruoat

ApfelstrudelThin pastry rolled around spiced apples, raisins and breadcrumbs, usually served warm with vanilla sauce or cream.

SachertorteA dense chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam under a dark chocolate glaze, famously served with unsweetened whipped cream.

KaiserschmarrnA fluffy shredded pancake caramelised with sugar and dusted with icing sugar, served with plum or apple compote.

MarillenknödelApricot dumplings wrapped in potato or quark dough, rolled in buttery breadcrumbs — a Wachau and Viennese summer specialty.

Juomat

Viennese Melange Wiener MelangeThe signature Viennese coffee: espresso topped with steamed milk and milk foam, the centrepiece of coffeehouse culture.

Grüner VeltlinerAustria's flagship crisp, peppery white wine, widely poured in Vienna's Heuriger (wine taverns).

SturmA cloudy, lightly alcoholic partially-fermented grape must, available only for a few weeks in autumn.

Turvallisuus ja terveys

Feldkirch is very safe. Mountain trails need the usual care in weather changes. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112.

Historia

Feldkirch was founded in the 12th century by the Counts of Montfort and was walled in the Middle Ages. It became part of the Habsburg lands in 1390. The old town survived the centuries largely intact and is now a protected historic centre.