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Major city · Austria

Montafon

Spend 3–4 days for skiing in winter or hiking in summer; base in Schruns for easy train and bus links.

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Montafon is a 39‑km Alpine valley in Vorarlberg with 8 ski areas (295 km slopes) and over 1 000 km of summer trails. The regional train from Bludenz to Schruns connects all villages, and frequent buses reach the lifts. A short stay lets you sample the local Sura Kees cheese, après‑ski bars and mountain museums.

basic guide: no trip line yet
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
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Best months
Dec–Mar for ski; Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain biking
avoid Jan–Feb extreme cold in high areas (check lift opening dates)
Airports
ZRH · MUC · STR · FMM · FDH
Nights
3–4

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Montafon: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
  • Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
  • Austria ↗Austria is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
  • Austria ↗Motorways and expressways need a vignette (digital or sticker); driving on them without one brings on-the-spot fines.
  • Austria ↗Winter tyres or chains are required in winter conditions; hire cars from outside Austria may not have them fitted.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Montafon112 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Montafon, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

skiing and snowboardingextensive hiking networkMontafon Sura Kees cheese
Airports
ZRH Zurich Airport · MUC Munich Airport · STR Stuttgart Airport · FMM Memmingen Airport · FDH Friedrichshafen Airport

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Care

    2°C (36°F)

  2. Feb

    Care

    5°C (41°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    10°C (50°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    6°C (43°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    3°C (37°F)

Best: Mar, Jun–Sep, Dec. Mixed: Jan–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Aug (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Montafon: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

2°C (36°F)

−3°C (27°F)

6 rd

Feb

5°C (41°F)

−2°C (28°F)

5 rd

Mar

10°C (50°F)

0°C (32°F)

7 rd

Apr

15°C (59°F)

4°C (39°F)

8 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

Jun

22°C (72°F)

11°C (52°F)

7 rd

Jul

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

6 rd

Aug

18°C (64°F)

12°C (54°F)

4 rd

Sep

16°C (61°F)

9°C (48°F)

5 rd

Oct

12°C (54°F)

5°C (41°F)

7 rd

Nov

6°C (43°F)

1°C (34°F)

8 rd

Dec

3°C (37°F)

−2°C (28°F)

9 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Montafonerbahn regional train (Bludenz‑Schruns) runs hourly; local buses link villages to lift stations. In winter, ski‑bus shuttles operate from Schruns to the main ski areas. Car is optional; motorways are well‑signed and a vignette is required.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Bludenz

go

Door to door: ≈30 min total

Regional train from Schruns to Bludenz, about 20 min

Main gateway town, good for shopping and museums.

Bregenz

go

Door to door: ≈1 h 30 min

Train to Bludenz then ÖBB Railjet to Bregenz, about 1 h 10 min

Lake Constance promenade and cultural sites.

Feldkirch

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Train to Bludenz, then regional train to Feldkirch, ≈45 min total

Historic town centre, castle and market.

Dornbirn

go

Door to door: ≈1 h 45 min

Train to Bludenz, then ÖBB to Dornbirn, ≈1 h 20 min

Shopping, museums and Rappenlochschlucht gorge.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Schruns

Main town, train station, many hotels and guesthouses; good base for ski lifts.

St. Gallenkirch

Close to Hochjoch lifts, quieter evenings.

Gaschurn

Near Golm adventure mountain and rope park.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€50–70 (≈ US$60–85) excl. bed
Mid
€80–120 (≈ US$95–140) excl. bed
High
€150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Montafon is generally safe for tourists; main risks are mountain weather changes and occasional avalanches – check local forecasts before heading to high passes.
  • Lift tickets are often time‑restricted; check opening hours on the official Montafon site.
  • Winter weather can close high passes; verify road status before driving.
  • Some mountain huts close early in the off‑season; confirm opening dates.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Fire
122
Ambulance
144
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Montafon. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Dec–Mar for ski; Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain biking · avoid Jan–Feb extreme cold in high areas (check lift opening dates) · month by month →
  2. 5 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Austria

Sources

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