Feldkirch Reseguide – Sevärdheter och turer

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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.

Välj en månad

Typiskt väder i januari

Mindre bra

5° (känns som 1°) · extremvärden -12°–10°
-3° på natten
14 regndagar
2 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 1 · lågt

Typiskt väder i februari

Mindre bra

6° (känns som 2°) · extremvärden -13°–11°
-3° på natten
12 regndagar
5 soldagar
4 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 1 · lågt

Typiskt väder i mars

Mindre bra

10° (känns som 7°) · extremvärden -8°–18°
1° på natten
15 regndagar
10 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 3 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i april

Helt okej

15° (känns som 13°) · extremvärden -2°–23°
5° på natten
15 regndagar
10 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i maj

Bra

20° (känns som 19°) · extremvärden 4°–27°
10° på natten
20 regndagar
8 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 5 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i juni

Bra

24° (känns som 25°) · extremvärden 8°–31°
14° på natten
20 regndagar
10 soldagar
8 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i juli

Bra

25° (känns som 27°) · extremvärden 10°–31°
16° på natten
20 regndagar
11 soldagar
8 soltimmar per dag
Fuktig luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i augusti

Bra

25° (känns som 27°) · extremvärden 11°–31°
16° på natten
19 regndagar
12 soldagar
8 soltimmar per dag
Fuktig luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i september

Bra

22° · extremvärden 6°–28°
12° på natten
15 regndagar
10 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i oktober

Bra

18° (känns som 16°) · extremvärden 2°–24°
8° på natten
14 regndagar
6 soldagar
4 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 2 · lågt

Typiskt väder i november

Mindre bra

11° (känns som 8°) · extremvärden -6°–19°
3° på natten
15 regndagar
2 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 1 · lågt

Typiskt väder i december

Mindre bra

6° (känns som 3°) · extremvärden -12°–12°
-2° på natten
14 regndagar
1 soldag
2 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 1 · lågt

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

Främsta sevärdheter

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.

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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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Upplevelser att prova

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.

Turer och aktiviteter

Feldkirch – Karta

Dagsutflykter

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.

Områden att utforska

Bregenz, Lech and Schruns are the nearest preferred destinations.

Resa dit

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.

Ta sig runt

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.

Bilkörning

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.

Mat och dryck

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.

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.

Mellanmål och gatumat

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.

Sötsaker och efterrätter

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.

Drycker

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.

Säkerhet och hälsa

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.