Location: Vorarlberg

The Montafon in the south of Vorarlberg lies nestled between the Silvretta, Rätikon and Verwall and combines several ski areas with a dense network of trails. The main town Schruns was a favourite haunt of Ernest Hemingway. Over the valley the Silvretta High Alpine Road leads to the Bielerhöhe. Highlights…

The Kleinwalsertal is a geographical curiosity: the Austrian high valley is reachable by road only from Oberstdorf in Germany. Founded by Walser settlers, it forms a shared ski and hiking area with Allgäu's Oberstdorf, before the backdrop of the Widderstein and Ifen. Highlights High valley reachable only via Germany Shared…

At around 1,970 m in the Rätikon, the Lünersee is regarded as one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Vorarlberg and shimmers intense turquoise before the backdrop of the Schesaplana and Zimba. A cable car from the Brandnertal opens up the lake, used as a reservoir; an easy loop…

The Bregenzerwald is a region east of Bregenz, noted worldwide for its blend of traditional and modern timber architecture. Along the KäseStrasse, dairies produce award-winning mountain cheese. Gentle hiking and cycling routes, well-kept villages and a distinctive craft culture shape the valley. Highlights Award-winning modern timber architecture KäseStrasse with dairies…

The Silvretta High Alpine Road links the Montafon with the Tyrolean Paznaun and crosses the Bielerhöhe at around 2,032 m. On the pass, the Silvretta reservoir reflects the glaciated peaks of the Silvretta, among them the Piz Buin. Numerous hairpins and viewpoints make the toll road one of the finest…

The Arlberg is regarded as the cradle of alpine skiing; one of the first ski clubs was founded here in 1901. The exclusive resorts of Lech and Zürs are part of Ski Arlberg, the largest connected ski area in Austria. In summer, high-alpine trails such as the Lechweg and the…