Mellau (Vorarlberg) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Vorarlberg at 690 m elevation, served by Dornbirn Bahnhof (ÖBB) (12.9 km).
Why Visit Mellau (Vorarlberg (vorarlberg))
Mellau is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Vorarlberg (located at 47.3500°N, 9.8833°E, elevation 690 m). Renowned for Mellau Historic Center & Marktplatz, Mellau Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, Silvretta High Alpine Road & Lünersee Turquoise Reservoir, Medieval Schattenburg Castle in Feldkirch, Vorarlberg Architecture & Gastronomy, Mellau rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Dornbirn Bahnhof (ÖBB) (12.9 km) (12.9 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Mellau
Mellau Ortszentrum
Key historic quarter and dining area in Mellau.
Kirchenviertel
Key historic quarter and dining area in Mellau.
Bahnhofstraße / Talstation
Key historic quarter and dining area in Mellau.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Mellau
- Mellau Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Mellau.
- Silvretta High Alpine Road & Lünersee Turquoise Reservoir — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Mellau.
- Medieval Schattenburg Castle in Feldkirch — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Mellau.
- Vorarlberg Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Mellau.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Mellau
In Mellau (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 Mellau
Mellau Hauptplatz Gasthäuser & Wirtshäuser
Family-run Austrian inns in the walkable center of Mellau serving regional Vorarlberg dishes (€14–€28).
Mellau 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 Mellau & Local Transit
By Train: Dornbirn Bahnhof (ÖBB) (12.9 km) (12.9 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) / Altenrhein (ACH).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Mellau
Combine Mellau with these nearby Austrian towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Reuthe (1.9 km away)
- Schnepfau (5.1 km away)
- Andelsbuch (6.2 km away)
- Bizau (6.6 km away)
- Damüls (7.4 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