Laterns (Vorarlberg) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Vorarlberg at 920 m elevation, served by Feldkirch Bahnhof (ÖBB) (8.4 km).
Why Visit Laterns (Vorarlberg (vorarlberg))
Laterns is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Vorarlberg (located at 47.2662°N, 9.7028°E, elevation 920 m). Renowned for Laterns Historic Center & Marktplatz, Laterns Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, Lech-Zürs & Montafon High Alpine Valleys, Silvretta High Alpine Road & Lünersee Turquoise Reservoir, Vorarlberg Architecture & Gastronomy, Laterns rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Feldkirch Bahnhof (ÖBB) (8.4 km) (8.4 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Laterns
Laterns Ortszentrum
Key historic quarter and dining area in Laterns.
Kirchenviertel
Key historic quarter and dining area in Laterns.
Bahnhofstraße / Talstation
Key historic quarter and dining area in Laterns.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Laterns
- Laterns Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Laterns.
- Lech-Zürs & Montafon High Alpine Valleys — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Laterns.
- Silvretta High Alpine Road & Lünersee Turquoise Reservoir — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Laterns.
- Vorarlberg Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Laterns.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Laterns
In Laterns (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 Laterns
Laterns Hauptplatz Gasthäuser & Wirtshäuser
Family-run Austrian inns in the walkable center of Laterns serving regional Vorarlberg dishes (€14–€28).
Laterns 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 Laterns & Local Transit
By Train: Feldkirch Bahnhof (ÖBB) (8.4 km) (8.4 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 Laterns
Combine Laterns with these nearby Austrian towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Übersaxen (1.9 km away)
- Zwischenwasser (2.2 km away)
- Dünserberg (3.8 km away)
- Satteins (4.5 km away)
- Düns (4.6 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