Schruns

By · Vorarlberg, 🇦🇹 Österrike

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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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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Typiskt väder i januari

Mindre bra

4° (känns som 1°) · extremvärden -12°–9°
-5° på natten
14 regndagar
2 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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Typiskt väder i februari

Mindre bra

5° (känns som 1°) · extremvärden -14°–10°
-4° på natten
12 regndagar
5 soldagar
4 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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Typiskt väder i mars

Mindre bra

7° (känns som 5°) · extremvärden -10°–13°
-1° på natten
15 regndagar
10 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 3 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i april

Mindre bra

13° (känns som 11°) · extremvärden -5°–21°
4° på natten
16 regndagar
10 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i maj

Bra

19° (känns som 18°) · extremvärden 3°–26°
9° på natten
21 regndagar
8 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 5 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i juni

Bra

23° (känns som 24°) · extremvärden 8°–30°
13° på natten
21 regndagar
10 soldagar
8 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
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UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i juli

Bra

24° (känns som 25°) · extremvärden 9°–30°
15° på natten
21 regndagar
11 soldagar
8 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
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UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i augusti

Bra

25° · extremvärden 10°–30°
15° på natten
20 regndagar
12 soldagar
8 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i september

Bra

21° · extremvärden 5°–27°
11° på natten
16 regndagar
10 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i oktober

Bra

17° (känns som 15°) · extremvärden 0°–24°
7° på natten
14 regndagar
6 soldagar
4 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 2 · lågt

Typiskt väder i november

Mindre bra

10° (känns som 7°) · extremvärden -8°–18°
2° på natten
15 regndagar
2 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 1 · lågt

Typiskt väder i december

Mindre bra

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

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

Främsta sevärdheter

MontafontalMontafontal är en dal i Österrike. Den ligger i förbundslandet Vorarlberg, i den västra delen av landet, 500 km väster om huvudstaden Wien.

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Montafoner Heimatmuseum

Kreuzjoch, VorarlbergKreuzjoch är en bergstopp i Österrike. Den ligger i distriktet Bludenz och förbundslandet Vorarlberg, i den västra delen av landet, 500 km…

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.

Utvalda listor

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.

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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.

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Upplevelser att prova

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 och aktiviteter

Schruns – Karta

Dagsutflykter

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.

Områden att utforska

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

Resa 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.

Ta sig runt

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.

Bilkörning

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 och dryck

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.

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

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.

Historia

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.