Ski holidays Silbertal – Romantic idyll at the Vorarlberg

Silbertal

Silbertal is a community in the district of Bludenz in Vorarlberg. The community is located at an altitude of 889 m, has about 830 inhabitants and extends over the entire Silbertal valley of the same name, the valley of the Litz, which is a side valley of the Montafon. The name of the place reminds of the mining of precious metals on the Kristberg until about 500 years ago. The picturesque village radiates a very special charm. Traditional buildings, the untouched surrounding nature and of course the fascinating mountain world make Silbertal a romantic place, which develops its full splendour especially in the winter time.

Nature lovers get everything they need in the Verwall European nature reserve in the rear Silbertal. Winter hikes and walks invite you to forget your everyday life and really relax. Culture lovers can look forward to a very special cultural programme: the parish church of St. Nicholas and the mining museum are definitely worth a visit. Especially for winter sports enthusiasts, Silbertal is a recommendable destination, as several lifts provide skiers and snowboarders the access the popular Silvretta-Montafon ski area.

Montafon

The 39 km long Alpine valley Montafon in Vorarlberg is mainly characterised by the small and traditional villages, and their very conscious interaction with the numerous natural monuments in this impressive mountain region. To maintain the natural surroundings and the local traditions, a club was founded called "bewusstmontafon" (conscious of Montafon) together with a brand logo, which labels all products originating from this region. The tranquil resorts in this traditional valley serve as hide-aways aside from the tourism hotspots, and besides many attractive ski areas, also provide a multitude of leisure time activities, such as winter and snowshoe hike, cross-country skiing, tobogganing and ice skating.

Travel Silbertal

• By train: Schruns (approx. 5 km), Bludenz (approx. 20 km)
• By plane: St. Gallen (approx. 75 km), Friedrichshafen (approx. 105 km), Innsbruck (approx. 150 km)