Silbertal (Vorarlberg) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Vorarlberg at 2189 m elevation, served by St. Anton am Arlberg Bahnhof (ÖBB Railjet) (17.2 km).
Why Visit Silbertal (Vorarlberg (vorarlberg))
Silbertal is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Vorarlberg (located at 47.0695°N, 10.0541°E, elevation 2189 m). Renowned for Silbertal Historic Center & Marktplatz, Silbertal Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, Silvretta High Alpine Road & Lünersee Turquoise Reservoir, Medieval Schattenburg Castle in Feldkirch, Vorarlberg Architecture & Gastronomy, Silbertal rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via St. Anton am Arlberg Bahnhof (ÖBB Railjet) (17.2 km) (17.2 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Silbertal
Silbertal Ortszentrum
Key historic quarter and dining area in Silbertal.
Kirchenviertel
Key historic quarter and dining area in Silbertal.
Bahnhofstraße / Talstation
Key historic quarter and dining area in Silbertal.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Silbertal
- Silbertal Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Silbertal.
- Silvretta High Alpine Road & Lünersee Turquoise Reservoir — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Silbertal.
- Medieval Schattenburg Castle in Feldkirch — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Silbertal.
- Vorarlberg Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Silbertal.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Silbertal
In Silbertal (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 Silbertal
Silbertal Hauptplatz Gasthäuser & Wirtshäuser
Family-run Austrian inns in the walkable center of Silbertal serving regional Vorarlberg dishes (€14–€28).
Silbertal 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 Silbertal & Local Transit
By Train: St. Anton am Arlberg Bahnhof (ÖBB Railjet) (17.2 km) (17.2 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 Airport (INN).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Silbertal
Combine Silbertal with these nearby Austrian towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Klösterle (8.1 km away)
- Dalaas (9.8 km away)
- Schruns (10.3 km away)
- Bartholomäberg (11.2 km away)
- Sankt Gallenkirch (11.8 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