Schruns

Landsby · Vorarlberg, 🇦🇹 Østerrike

Schruns is the main village of the Montafon, a long Alpine valley in the south of Vorarlberg. It lies about 700 m above sea level on the river Ill, with the Rätikon range to the west and the Silvretta to the south.

In winter it is a ski base for Silvretta Montafon, the largest ski area in the valley. In summer it is a walking, cycling and mountain bike base. The writer Ernest Hemingway stayed here in the 1920s.

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Beste reisetidspunkt

December to April is best for skiing. June to September is best for hiking and cycling. September and October are quiet and clear, with autumn colour in the valley.

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Typisk vær i januar

Dårlig

4° (føles som 1°) · ekstremer -12°–9°
-5° om natten
14 regnværsdager
2 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i februar

Dårlig

5° (føles som 1°) · ekstremer -14°–10°
-4° om natten
12 regnværsdager
5 soldager
4 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i mars

Dårlig

7° (føles som 5°) · ekstremer -10°–13°
-1° om natten
15 regnværsdager
10 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 3 · moderat

Typisk vær i april

Dårlig

13° (føles som 11°) · ekstremer -5°–21°
4° om natten
16 regnværsdager
10 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i mai

Bra

19° (føles som 18°) · ekstremer 3°–26°
9° om natten
21 regnværsdager
8 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i juni

Bra

23° (føles som 24°) · ekstremer 8°–30°
13° om natten
21 regnværsdager
10 soldager
8 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i juli

Bra

24° (føles som 25°) · ekstremer 9°–30°
15° om natten
21 regnværsdager
11 soldager
8 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i august

Bra

25° · ekstremer 10°–30°
15° om natten
20 regnværsdager
12 soldager
8 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i september

Bra

21° · ekstremer 5°–27°
11° om natten
16 regnværsdager
10 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i oktober

Bra

17° (føles som 15°) · ekstremer 0°–24°
7° om natten
14 regnværsdager
6 soldager
4 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i november

Dårlig

10° (føles som 7°) · ekstremer -8°–18°
2° om natten
15 regnværsdager
2 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i desember

Dårlig

5° (føles som 2°) · ekstremer -13°–11°
-3° om natten
15 regnværsdager
1 soldag
2 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

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

Hovedseverdigheter

MontafonMontafon is a 39 km long valley in the westernmost Austrian federal state of Vorarlberg.It is traversed by the river Ill and extends from…

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Montafoner Heimatmuseum

Pfarrkirche Mariä Geburt

Montafon is the valley itself, with villages, huts, lakes and the Silvretta reservoirs.
Montafoner Heimatmuseum shows the history and culture of the valley.
Kloster Gauenstein is a former monastery building at Tschagguns.
Hochjoch is a mountain with the main lift of the ski area.
Kreuzjoch is a peak above the village.
Wormser Hütte is a mountain hut on a walking route.
Alpenbad Montafon is a swimming and leisure pool.
Pfarrkirche Mariä Geburt is the parish church of the village.
The St. Jodok church stands in the village centre.

Utvalgte lister

Lisl Thurnher-Weiß / Public domain

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.

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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.

8 steder

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.

6 steder

Opplevelser verdt å få med seg

Ski in the Silvretta Montafon area.
Hike to a mountain hut.
Ride a mountain bike on the valley trails.
Visit the valley museum.
Swim in the pool.

Turer og aktiviteter

Schruns – Kart

Dagsturer

Feldkirch is about 40 minutes away by car.
Bregenz is about 1 hour away by car.
Lech is about 1 hour 20 minutes away by car.
Ischgl is about 1 hour 45 minutes away by car.
Lake Constance is about 1 hour away by car.

Steder å utforske

Feldkirch and Bregenz are the nearest preferred destinations.
Lech is the nearest Arlberg resort.

Reise dit

By air: Friedrichshafen is about 1 hour 30 minutes away, and Zurich about 2 hours. Innsbruck is about 2 hours.
By train: Take the main line to Bludenz, then the Montafonerbahn to Schruns in about 20 minutes. Check times on ÖBB.
By car: Leave the A14 Rheintal motorway at Bludenz and follow the road into the Montafon.

Komme seg rundt

The centre is walkable. Local buses link Schruns with the Montafon villages. Lifts start near the village, and a car is not needed for most trips.

Kjøring

A car helps for side valleys. The Silvretta road above Partenen is a toll road. Winter tyres or chains are required in snow. Motorways in Austria need a vignette.

Mat og drikke

Vorarlberg food includes Käsknöpfle, cheese noodles with onions, and Riebel, a Montafon corn dish. Local mountain cheese is common. Huts serve soups and dumplings.

Middag

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.

Småretter og gatemat

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.

Søtsaker og desserter

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.

Drikke

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.

Sikkerhet og helse

Schruns is very safe. Check avalanche reports before you leave marked ski runs. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112. The mountain rescue number is 140.

Historie

The Montafon was a farming and mining valley with its own traditions. Skiing arrived early in the 20th century, and Schruns grew into the valley's centre. Ernest Hemingway stayed here in the winters of 1925 and 1926, writing part of his first novel. Today it is a four-season resort.