Sankt Gallenkirch (Vorarlberg) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Vorarlberg at 1832 m elevation, served by Bludenz Bahnhof (ÖBB) (21.1 km).
Why Visit Sankt Gallenkirch (Vorarlberg (vorarlberg))
Sankt Gallenkirch is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Vorarlberg (located at 46.9874°N, 9.9551°E, elevation 1832 m). Renowned for Sankt Gallenkirch Historic Center & Marktplatz, Sankt Gallenkirch Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, Pfänderbahn Panorama Cable Car & Bregenzerwald Architecture, Lech-Zürs & Montafon High Alpine Valleys, Vorarlberg Architecture & Gastronomy, Sankt Gallenkirch rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Bludenz Bahnhof (ÖBB) (21.1 km) (21.1 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Sankt Gallenkirch
Sankt Gallenkirch Ortszentrum
Key historic quarter and dining area in Sankt Gallenkirch.
Kirchenviertel
Key historic quarter and dining area in Sankt Gallenkirch.
Bahnhofstraße / Talstation
Key historic quarter and dining area in Sankt Gallenkirch.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Sankt Gallenkirch
- Sankt Gallenkirch Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Sankt Gallenkirch.
- Pfänderbahn Panorama Cable Car & Bregenzerwald Architecture — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Sankt Gallenkirch.
- Lech-Zürs & Montafon High Alpine Valleys — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Sankt Gallenkirch.
- Vorarlberg Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Sankt Gallenkirch.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Sankt Gallenkirch
In Sankt Gallenkirch (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 Sankt Gallenkirch
Sankt Gallenkirch Hauptplatz Gasthäuser & Wirtshäuser
Family-run Austrian inns in the walkable center of Sankt Gallenkirch serving regional Vorarlberg dishes (€14–€28).
Sankt Gallenkirch 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 Sankt Gallenkirch & Local Transit
By Train: Bludenz Bahnhof (ÖBB) (21.1 km) (21.1 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 Sankt Gallenkirch
Combine Sankt Gallenkirch with these nearby Austrian towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Tschagguns (9 km away)
- Gaschurn (9.9 km away)
- Schruns (10.7 km away)
- Silbertal (11.8 km away)
- Vandans (12.6 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