Reuthe (Vorarlberg) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Vorarlberg at 679 m elevation, served by Dornbirn Bahnhof (ÖBB) (12 km).
Why Visit Reuthe (Vorarlberg (vorarlberg))
Reuthe is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Vorarlberg (located at 47.3667°N, 9.8833°E, elevation 679 m). Renowned for Reuthe Historic Center & Marktplatz, Reuthe Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, Medieval Schattenburg Castle in Feldkirch, Bregenz Floating Opera Stage (Seebühne) on Lake Constance, Vorarlberg Architecture & Gastronomy, Reuthe rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Dornbirn Bahnhof (ÖBB) (12 km) (12 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Reuthe
Reuthe Ortszentrum
Key historic quarter and dining area in Reuthe.
Kirchenviertel
Key historic quarter and dining area in Reuthe.
Bahnhofstraße / Talstation
Key historic quarter and dining area in Reuthe.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Reuthe
- Reuthe Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Reuthe.
- Medieval Schattenburg Castle in Feldkirch — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Reuthe.
- Bregenz Floating Opera Stage (Seebühne) on Lake Constance — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Reuthe.
- Vorarlberg Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Reuthe.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Reuthe
In Reuthe (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 Reuthe
Reuthe Hauptplatz Gasthäuser & Wirtshäuser
Family-run Austrian inns in the walkable center of Reuthe serving regional Vorarlberg dishes (€14–€28).
Reuthe 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 Reuthe & Local Transit
By Train: Dornbirn Bahnhof (ÖBB) (12 km) (12 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 Reuthe
Combine Reuthe with these nearby Austrian towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Mellau (1.9 km away)
- Andelsbuch (4.4 km away)
- Schnepfau (5.6 km away)
- Schwarzenberg (6.1 km away)
- Bizau (6.3 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