Travel guide Tschagguns
The climate in the west of Austria
A moderate, warm climate is characteristic of Montafon and the municipality of Tschagguns. The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1071 mm, with rainfall averaging 60 to 80 mm between October and April and between 100 and 130 mm per month during the rest of the year. You can expect 12 to 16 days of rain per month throughout the year. However, during this time, a cozy vacation rental or well-insulated house can provide a comfortable place to stay. Winter offers good conditions for winter sports, with regular snowfall and temperatures averaging up to -6 °C, making the slopes near your holiday home easily accessible. Summer is an excellent time for an extended
hiking holiday in Tschagguns with temperatures between 15 °C and 23 °C, making it warm enough for swimming in the high summer. For your holiday, pack sun protection and rainwear, and remember to bring warm clothing, even during the summer months. Whether a summer or winter holiday, there is always plenty to experience in the mountain world!
Sights in Montafon
Among the most beautiful sights in
Montafon valley are the numerous small churches found in the individual villages. The parish and pilgrimage church in Tschagguns dates back to the 15th century. It is an impressive example of Baroque architecture, with the choir, however, built in a Gothic style. The building is adorned with several frescoes from the 19th century, organs, and elaborate decorations. Beautiful chapels can be found in Bitschweil, Bödmenstein, Krista, and Ziegerberg. The historic Sandrellhaus is a house that combines a residence and stable in one building, with its core stone construction dating back to 1459. The listed building can be visited in consultation with the inhabitants. Modern facilities for sports and ski jumping can be found around your vacation rental in Tschagguns, for example, at Montafon Nordic Schanzenzentrum or Silvretta Montafon, a ski area in Montafon.
Enjoy art and culture in Vorarlberg
Several cultural events are offered around Tschagguns, Schruns, and Sankt Gallenkirch. You can experience traditional customs at folk festivals, attend music and theater performances, or admire works of art in the galleries. The Bregenz Festival is famous, held every summer on the shores of Lake Constance, where music theater, concerts, plays, and other art forms are performed at the highest level. Contemporary art can be viewed in the Kunsthaus or the Vorarlbergmuseum Bregenz. An outdoor exhibition on Muttersberg presents the works of various artists with an alpine connection. For those interested in the historical life of the region, the Maisäß Montiel near
St. Gallenkirch is worth a visit. This unique alpine hut with a house and stable is usually located below the tree line at an altitude of 1200 meters and is rarely found in its original form. A historical sawmill is located in Schruns, where boards are still sawed from mighty logs in the traditional way.
Culinary specialties and delicacies
In the holiday region of Vorarlberg and its idyllic villages, you can savor tasty culinary delights. Many of the high-quality and fresh foods come from small farms and manufactures where cheese, bread, and sausages are produced. Visit Ingo Metzler's dairy school in Egg, the Montafon cheese house, or the biosphärenpark.haus in the Great Walsertal to learn how to make cheese yourself. There are also numerous courses in bread baking and chocolate making. You can immediately try out your newly acquired skills in your holiday home or private vacation rental using fresh alpine milk and fine flour. During your winter or
ski holiday in Tschagguns, you will find hospitable ski huts and restaurants along the ski slopes and hiking trails that serve traditional dishes such as cheese dumplings or Kaiserschmarrn. It's highly recommended to shop directly from farmers, as many farms operate a small store at their accommodation. You can buy fresh dairy products, baked goods, sausage, and meat here. The exceptionally spicy Alp cheese, which is only produced on the alpine pastures high above between May and September, is best enjoyed here in the mountain landscape with delicious bread and a little fine jam added.
Enjoy a relaxing family vacation in Tschagguns
A vacation in a cozy and affordable holiday home or apartment in Tschagguns is a lot of fun for the whole family. Here, you and your kids can comfortably settle in and have an ideal starting point for active outings. Visit the Montafon activity park from your accommodation for ice-skating, climbing, swimming, mini-golf, and other sports. At the Indoor Erlebnisreich, children aged three to 12 years can enjoy pure action, with trampolines, mini-cars, table football, a giant slide, and other exciting attractions awaiting young visitors. An indoor artificial ice rink is located in Schruns, where curling or ice hockey can be played. Visit the open-air stage
Silbertal with your children, where theater performances dealing with the rich saga treasure of Vorarlberg are staged against a unique alpine backdrop. Climbing enthusiasts can experience pure excitement on guided hikes, at the Röbischlucht climbing route or in the Gauablick cave. In the Latschau climbing garden, both young and old can try their skills in a safe environment. Attractions at Golm, such as the Golmerbahn, Waldseilpark, Flying-Fox-Golm, and Alpine-Coaster, also provide lots of fun for your little ones. The tour over the Gargellner Köpfe is a real challenge, but your family's children should already be somewhat experienced and enduring. You can also take your dog or pet with you into the mountains and hike through the idyllic panoramic landscape.
Highlights for your vacation in Tschagguns
A unique experience in the holiday resort and mountain landscape is the summer ice-skating, which is offered in the activity park. Glide in the bright sunshine over the glittering ice and enjoy the wonderful coolness. For sports enthusiasts, a trip to
Gaschurn is worthwhile, with offerings ranging from hiking trails to mountain bike routes, and ski and snowshoe routes that are well cared for and marked. In Tschagguns itself, the Golm ski area beckons with numerous attractions. Explore Golmi's research path to learn more about marmots or medicinal herbs. Experience a fast-paced ride with the Alpine-Coaster-Golm. You should be at high altitudes for the Waldseilpark and Flying Fox. The cable car reaches speeds of up to 70 kilometers per hour and races spectacularly across the Latschau reservoir. If you want to relax after all these activities, visit the Aquarena all-weather pool, an indoor pool with a sauna and adventure area in Gortipohl, the Alpenbad Montafon, or the Alpen Erlebnisbad Val Blue. Rent a chic, furnished vacation home or apartment with Wi-Fi in the best location featuring full privacy and comfort according to your personal wishes. Use it as the perfect starting point for exploring the region with your family. Embark on exciting hikes full of recreation in the mountain landscape.