Schnifis (Vorarlberg) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Vorarlberg at 781 m elevation, served by Bludenz Bahnhof (ÖBB) (9.4 km).
Why Visit Schnifis (Vorarlberg (vorarlberg))
Schnifis is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Vorarlberg (located at 47.2175°N, 9.7379°E, elevation 781 m). Renowned for Schnifis Historic Center & Marktplatz, Schnifis Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, Pfänderbahn Panorama Cable Car & Bregenzerwald Architecture, Lech-Zürs & Montafon High Alpine Valleys, Vorarlberg Architecture & Gastronomy, Schnifis rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Bludenz Bahnhof (ÖBB) (9.4 km) (9.4 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Schnifis
Schnifis Ortszentrum
Key historic quarter and dining area in Schnifis.
Kirchenviertel
Key historic quarter and dining area in Schnifis.
Bahnhofstraße / Talstation
Key historic quarter and dining area in Schnifis.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Schnifis
- Schnifis Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Schnifis.
- Pfänderbahn Panorama Cable Car & Bregenzerwald Architecture — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Schnifis.
- Lech-Zürs & Montafon High Alpine Valleys — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Schnifis.
- Vorarlberg Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Schnifis.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Schnifis
In Schnifis (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 Schnifis
Schnifis Hauptplatz Gasthäuser & Wirtshäuser
Family-run Austrian inns in the walkable center of Schnifis serving regional Vorarlberg dishes (€14–€28).
Schnifis 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 Schnifis & Local Transit
By Train: Bludenz Bahnhof (ÖBB) (9.4 km) (9.4 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: Innsbruck (INN) / Zurich (ZRH).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Schnifis
Combine Schnifis with these nearby Austrian towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Düns (2.1 km away)
- Dünserberg (2.4 km away)
- Bludesch (2.6 km away)
- Thüringen (2.7 km away)
- Röns (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