Fontanella (Vorarlberg) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Vorarlberg at 1363 m elevation, served by Bludenz Bahnhof (ÖBB) (12.5 km).
Why Visit Fontanella (Vorarlberg (vorarlberg))
Fontanella is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Vorarlberg (located at 47.2500°N, 9.9000°E, elevation 1363 m). Renowned for Fontanella Historic Center & Marktplatz, Fontanella Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, Lech-Zürs & Montafon High Alpine Valleys, Silvretta High Alpine Road & Lünersee Turquoise Reservoir, Vorarlberg Architecture & Gastronomy, Fontanella rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Bludenz Bahnhof (ÖBB) (12.5 km) (12.5 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Fontanella
Fontanella Ortszentrum
Key historic quarter and dining area in Fontanella.
Kirchenviertel
Key historic quarter and dining area in Fontanella.
Bahnhofstraße / Talstation
Key historic quarter and dining area in Fontanella.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Fontanella
- Fontanella Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Fontanella.
- Lech-Zürs & Montafon High Alpine Valleys — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Fontanella.
- Silvretta High Alpine Road & Lünersee Turquoise Reservoir — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Fontanella.
- Vorarlberg Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Fontanella.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Fontanella
In Fontanella (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 Fontanella
Fontanella Hauptplatz Gasthäuser & Wirtshäuser
Family-run Austrian inns in the walkable center of Fontanella serving regional Vorarlberg dishes (€14–€28).
Fontanella 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 Fontanella & Local Transit
By Train: Bludenz Bahnhof (ÖBB) (12.5 km) (12.5 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: Innsbruck (INN) / Zurich (ZRH).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Fontanella
Combine Fontanella with these nearby Austrian towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Sonntag (2.2 km away)
- Damüls (3.9 km away)
- Blons (4.2 km away)
- Raggal (6.1 km away)
- Sankt Gerold (6.9 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Vorarlberg
Explore other destinations across Vorarlberg:
Dornbirn · Feldkirch · Bregenz & Vorarlberg · Bregenz · Schruns · Lech am Arlberg · Lustenau · Hohenems · Bludenz · Hard · Rankweil · Götzis