Hurray, it’s raining! Now I can finally ...

Rain is of vital important for intact nature, the animals and we humans. The water brings vitality, fresh, clean air and a lush green landscape. There is a wide variety of options for rainy days on the Kristberg and in Silbertal. Here are a few suggestions for you.
 

The history of mining in the Montafon

St. Agatha Miners’ Chapel is the oldest church in the Montafon and has the mining industry to thank for its construction. Further witnesses of this time are the accident shaft, which can still be clearly seen in the church, the Bruderhüsli (or Brothers’ House) in the Dalaas forest, and the historic Bartholomäberg mine. The Montafon-Klostertal mining area was the largest anywhere in the province of Vorarlberg at that time. A
 

A rain hike in the clean and fresh air

Hiking and walking in the rain is especially nice as this is the only time that perfectly pure air (free of dust, pollen, ...) exists. This is a true boon for those suffering from allergies or environmentally sensitive people. We are happy to recommend you a suitable hike when you’re here.
 

Here are even more options:

Aktivpark in Schruns-Tschagguns

The Aktivpark in Schruns-Tschagguns is an indoor children’s experience area.
 

Indoor golf

With the state-of-the-art golf simulator at Hotel Bergkristall in Silbertal, you can now play golf and stay dry, even in rainy weather.
 

Montafon Mining Museum

The Montafon Mining Museum is located in the local authority building in Silbertal and presents the history of mining in the Montafon up to the present. At its centre is a show shaft with mine train, miner’s documents, historical photos, traditional tools as well as a variety of ores.

Silbertal Gentian Distillery

If you would like to visit Werner Zudrell in his gentian distillery and taste the gentian, you can register for a tour by phone (tel. +43 5556 74117).

Adventure pool VAL Blue

The adventure pool VAL Blue offers swimming fun for the whole family.
 

Heritage Museum in Schruns

The Heritage Museum in Schruns offers an excellent overview of the Montafon’s cultural history. Variety is guaranteed with everything ranging from traditional Montafon dress to a classroom. There is also a Tourism Museum in Gaschurn and the energie.raum in Partenen.
 

Power station tour

Power station tour In Latschau, above Tschagguns, is a display room in the largest pumped storage station which is open all day and provides insight into the tunnel system and power station of Vorarlberg Illwerke.
 

Excursion to Feldkirch

Alongside its beautiful historic district, Feldkirch offers the opportunity to visit Schattenburg (old castle with a castle museum) or the Vorarlberg Wildpark, where you can experience Alpine animals such as wild boars, ibex, deer, roe deer, chamois, wolves, eagles, ... up close and in-person.
 

Shopping

A shopping excursion in the pedestrian zone in Schruns, the Wilhelmer Outlet Centre in Vandans, Zimbapark or the pedestrian zone in Bludenz also offers an ideal recreational option in rainy weather.