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Feldkirch
Give Feldkirch one night, or a half-day stop between Zurich, Liechtenstein and Innsbruck: the old town and Schattenburg take 3–4 hours on foot.
Feldkirch is a small, well-preserved medieval town in Vorarlberg where three valleys meet, on the border with Liechtenstein and about an hour from Zurich by train. The walled centre, the gates and towers, and Schattenburg Castle above the town fill an afternoon; the mountains above it fill a day. Most travellers pass through on the Zurich–Innsbruck line and regret it, because the stop costs one night and almost nothing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), Nov (grey and quiet)
- Airports
- ZRH · FDH · INN · MUC
- Nights
- 1
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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Feldkirch112 ▾
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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 Feldkirch, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Austria-wide
- SIM or eSIMA1, Magenta and Drei are the networks; prepaid SIMs from shops and supermarkets (registration with ID).Austria-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent.Austria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10%, told to the server when paying.Austria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Austria-wide
- SafetyFeldkirch is a low-risk town; the real hazards are Alpine weather, fast e-bikes in the pedestrian zone, and the Ill river after rain.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets in cities cost €0.50 (≈ under US$1); cafés and museums have free ones for guests.Austria-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergencies · 133 police · 144 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and holidays; Saturday afternoon closures in small towns.Austria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportZRH Zurich (About 124 km (77 mi); train to Feldkirch via Buchs, roughly 1.5–2 h).ZRH Zurich (About 77 mi (124 km); train to Feldkirch via Buchs, roughly 1.5–2 h).
- Getting aroundThe old town is a pedestrian zone and everything inside it is 10–15 minutes on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Beer0.5 l draught€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, hotel or Gasthof, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedDouble room, hotel or Gasthof, a night, per room€240 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €170 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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.
- Airports
- ZRH Zurich (About 124 km (77 mi); train to Feldkirch via Buchs, roughly 1.5–2 h) · FDH Friedrichshafen (About 46 km (29 mi); the closest airport, but few useful connections) · INN Innsbruck (About 154 km (96 mi); train west along the Arlberg line) · MUC Munich (About 223 km (139 mi); long train ride via Lindau or Bregenz)ZRH Zurich (About 77 mi (124 km); train to Feldkirch via Buchs, roughly 1.5–2 h) · FDH Friedrichshafen (About 29 mi (46 km); the closest airport, but few useful connections) · INN Innsbruck (About 96 mi (154 km); train west along the Arlberg line) · MUC Munich (About 139 mi (223 km); long train ride via Lindau or Bregenz)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest May (14 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Feldkirch: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
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Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
14 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
14 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
14 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
13 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 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
The old town is a pedestrian zone and everything inside it is 10–15 minutes on foot. Stadtbus routes cover the outer districts and Frastanz; fares are by zone. Regional trains and buses reach Bregenz, Bludenz, Buchs and Liechtenstein.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bregenz
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Regional train along the Rhine valley
Lake Constance waterfront and the Pfänder cable car; easy half-day.
Dornbirn
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Regional train
Market town with the Rolls-Royce museum and the Karren cable car.
Bludenz
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Regional train through the Walgau
Gateway to the Montafon valley; good as a lunch stop.
Montafon
overnightDoor to door: About 1 h
Train to Bludenz, then the Montafonerbahn to Schruns
Hiking and skiing valley; a day return is tight, a night is better.
Lech and Zürs am Arlberg
overnightDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h
Train to Langen am Arlberg, then bus up the valley
Ski resort villages; go for a night, not a return day.
Warth and Schröcken
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus from Bregenz or the Arlberg side
Thin bus service; check timetables before committing.
Hohenems
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Regional train
Palace, Jewish quarter and a small old town; two hours is enough.
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.
Old town (Altstadt)
Walk to everything, quiet at night; a handful of small hotels and guesthouses.
Around the station (Bahnhofstraße)
Best for a one-night rail stop with bags; 10 min on foot to the old town.
Tosters and the western edge
Quieter, near the Tosters castle ruins and the old St. Corneli church; needs a bus or car.
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
- Budget
- €55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–140 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
- High
- €160 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, hotel or Gasthof1 × 1 night × €130 | €130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €95 | €190 |
| Stadtbus day ticket, one day2 × €6 · check | €12 |
| Schattenburg Castle entry, adult2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €38 |
| Trip total≈ €208 per person per day, bed included | €416≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in euro; long-distance rail and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Beer, 0.5 l draught | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Lunch, one course in a Gasthaus | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Pizza or pasta in the old town | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Stadtbus single ride | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Shops close on Sunday; plan food and groceries for Saturday.
- The Arlberg road tunnel is tolled; the free pass over the top is only open in the warm months.
- Schattenburg Castle keeps winter hours and closes on some public holidays: check the official site before climbing up.
- Card payment is common but small bakeries and market stalls may be cash only.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies
- 112
- Police
- 133
- Ambulance
- 144
- Fire
- 122
- Mountain rescue
- 140
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Zu dieser Adresse, bitteTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergencies112
- Police133
- Ambulance144
- Mountain rescue140
Embassy
Austria has no foreign embassies in Feldkirch; the US, UK, Canadian and Australian embassies are in Vienna, with consulates in Zurich for some countries (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Feldkirch → Bregenz: about €6–9 (≈ US$7–11), about 45 min (check)
- Train Feldkirch → Zurich: about €25–45 (≈ US$30–55), about 1.5–2 h (check)
- Bus Feldkirch → Schaan (Liechtenstein): about €3–5 (≈ US$4–6), euros accepted (check)
Say or show
- Grüß Gott — Hello (gruess got)
- Danke — Thank you (dahn-keh)
- Bitte — Please (bit-teh)
- Die Rechnung, bitte — The bill, please (dee rekh-noong, bit-teh)
- Kann ich mit Karte zahlen? — Can I pay by card? (kahn ikh mit kar-teh tsah-len)
- Wo ist der Bahnhof? — Where is the station? (voh ist dair bahn-hohf)
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 Feldkirch. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), Nov (grey and quiet) · month by month →
- 4 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for ZRH and FDH: last train and bus times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Marktgasse and the cathedral, the gates and towers, Schattenburg, and the Ardetzenberg.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Schattenburg, St. Nikolaus, Johanniterkirche, Kunst Palais Liechtenstein) and eat pages with last orders.
- Border-crossing fixtures for Liechtenstein and Switzerland so the Buchs and Schaan legs go green.