Feldkirch (Feldkirch) sits at 458 meters elevation in Vorarlberg, with rail access via Feldkirch Bahnhof (ÖBB) (in town, 0.4 km) and regional connections to Göfis, Frastanz, Rankweil.
Why Visit Feldkirch (Feldkirch)
Feldkirch is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Vorarlberg (located at 47.2381°N, 9.5983°E, elevation 458 m). Renowned for Schattenburg 13th-Century Castle & Museum, Marktgasse Medieval Arcaded Old Town, Katzenturm (Cat Tower) & Chur Gate, Montforthaus Cultural Center, Wildpark Feldkirch Alpine Wildlife Park, Feldkirch rewards travelers over 1–2 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Feldkirch Bahnhof (ÖBB) (in town, 0.4 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Feldkirch
Altstadt & Marktgasse
Key historic quarter, promenade, and dining area in Feldkirch.
Schattenberg
Key historic quarter, promenade, and dining area in Feldkirch.
Tisis
Key historic quarter, promenade, and dining area in Feldkirch.
Altenstadt
Key historic quarter, promenade, and dining area in Feldkirch.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Feldkirch
- Schattenburg 13th-Century Castle & Museum — signature landmark and visitor highlight in Feldkirch.
- Marktgasse Medieval Arcaded Old Town — signature landmark and visitor highlight in Feldkirch.
- Katzenturm (Cat Tower) & Chur Gate — signature landmark and visitor highlight in Feldkirch.
- Montforthaus Cultural Center — signature landmark and visitor highlight in Feldkirch.
- Wildpark Feldkirch Alpine Wildlife Park — signature landmark and visitor highlight in Feldkirch.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Feldkirch
In Feldkirch (Vorarlberg), traditional Austrian Kaffeehaus and Bäckerei culture—featuring crisp Kaisersemmeln, afternoon Melange coffee with strudel, and seasonal Heuriger or Wirtshaus hospitality—meets classic Vorarlberg cooking. Expect hearty regional mains priced around €14–€28, with customary 5–10% 'Aufrunden' tipping directly to the server.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Vorarlberger Käsknöpfle mit Apfelmus: Freshly scraped flour dumplings layered with three aged Bregenzerwald cheeses (Bergkäse & Räßkäse), crispy onions, and side bowls of potato salad or applesauce.
- Bodensee-Felchen & Vorarlberger Riebel: Delicate Lake Constance whitefish sautéed in butter and traditional caramelized cornmeal-and-semolina mash served with fruit compote.
- Montafoner Sura Kees: Low-fat, tangy artisan sour-milk cheese crafted in the Montafon Alps since the 12th century.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Wirtshäuser & Kaffeehäuser in Feldkirch
Feldkirch Hauptplatz Gasthäuser & Wirtshäuser
Family-run Austrian inns in the walkable center of Feldkirch serving regional Vorarlberg dishes (€14–€28).
Feldkirch Traditional Kaffeehaus & Konditorei
Local coffee houses and bakeries offering morning Kaisersemmeln, Wiener Melange, Apfelstrudel, and afternoon Mehlspeisen.
Food markets & dining streets: Bregenz Kornmarktplatz Farmers' Market, Dornbirn Marktplatz & Bregenzerwald Käsestraße · Regional drinks: Mohrenbräu, Fohrenburger, Subirer (Pear Brandy in Pear Cider) & Lake Constance Müller-Thurgau
Getting to Feldkirch & Local Transit
By Train: Feldkirch Bahnhof (ÖBB) (in town, 0.4 km). Check our ÖBB Railjet vs. Westbahn & Vorteilscard Calculator (€) and Wiener Linien, Salzburg Card & Innsbruck Card Calculator to compare Sparschiene fares with regional passes. By Air: Zurich (ZRH) / Innsbruck (INN).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Feldkirch
Combine Feldkirch with these nearby Austrian towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Göfis (2.7 km away)
- Frastanz (3.5 km away)
- Rankweil (4.9 km away)
- Satteins (5.9 km away)
- Sulz (6.8 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Vorarlberg
Explore other destinations across Vorarlberg:
Dornbirn · Bregenz & Vorarlberg · Bregenz · Schruns · Lech am Arlberg · Lustenau · Hohenems · Bludenz · Hard · Rankweil · Götzis · Lauterach