Feldkirch

Feldkirch is a historic city in Vorarlberg, Austria. It is on the border to Liechtenstein and can easily be visited on an afternoon. It is nestled in a picturesque place where three valleys meet and includes a well-preserved old town and the dominating edifice of the ancient Schattenburg Castle. While small, it is the best preserved and most scenic of Vorarlberg's cities. Many people make the mistake of passing through Feldkirch on their way to Liechtenstein or Innsbruck without exploring its wonderful charm. Don't make this mistake!

Get in
Feldkirch lies in the Rhein Valley bordering Liechtenstein to the south and Switzerland to the west.

By plane
The closest international airports are in Friedrichshafen (46 km), Zurich (124 km), Innsbruck (154 km), and Munich (223 km).

By train
Feldkirch is well served by regional and long distance trains.



By car
From Germany and Bavaria you will take the Rheintal Autobahn and cross at Lindau and continue southward. From Liechtenstein you head north. From Switzerland you have to cross east over the Rhein. From Tyrol and Innsbruck you will have to pass through the Arlberg Tunnel (toll) an incredibly scenic drive that takes you through the stunning Walgau Valley. The Arlberg Pass offers a free alternative but is only open in the warm weather months.

By foot
The old town centre is small, and easy to walk around. Most of the streets are pedestrian zones. There is lots of parking available just outside the centre.

Drink
In the last few years a number of pleasant cafés have been established, inviting the visitor to linger awhile.



Sleep




Connect
Free Wi-Fi is available at the train station, main city bus stop and bus station, and all main plazas in the town centre.

Go next


Liechtenstein, one of the smallest countries in the world, is only a few kilometres away.