Winter experiences around Bludenz

 Your base for skiing and winter adventures in Vorarlberg

Stay in Bludenz and keep your options open. One day you could be skiing in Brandnertal, the next enjoying natural snow at Sonnenkopf, exploring Ski Arlberg or heading into Montafon. And if you feel like taking a day off from skiing, there are plenty of opportunities for winter hiking, snowshoeing and tobogganing nearby.

Thanks to its central location between several valleys, Bludenz makes it easy to choose your winter experience day by day – depending on the weather, snow conditions and what you feel like doing.And after a day in the mountains, you return to the Alpine town of Bludenz, with restaurants, cafés, shops and a historic old town just a short walk away.

Home base Bludenz

  • Diverse ski areas within easy reach
  • Up to 10 ski areas in less than 40 minutes

  • A winter world at 1,401 metres right on your doorstep

  • Winter activities beyond skiing
  • Something to do in any weather

  • Food and drink along the way

MANY SKI AREAS WITHIN EASY REACH

Today here. Tomorrow somewhere else.
Up to 10 ski areas within 40 minutes

Public Transport and Navigation
Frequently asked questions 

Which ski areas are easiest to reach from Bludenz? 

Several ski areas are within a short journey of Bludenz. Brandnertal, Golm and Sonnenkopf are among the closest, while Silvretta Montafon and Ski Arlberg are also easy options for a day trip.

A number of winter destinations are accessible by public transport. Direct or convenient bus and rail connections link Bludenz with Brandnertal, Sonnenkopf, parts of Montafon and the Arlberg region. Check current connections with VMOBIL before travelling.

Is Bludenz a good base if I do not want to ski every day?

Yes. In addition to skiing, the surrounding valleys offer winter hiking, snowshoeing, tobogganing and other winter activities. Staying in Bludenz makes it easy to mix active ski days with slower days away from the slopes.

What can I do in Bludenz after a day in the mountains?

Back in Bludenz, you can walk through the old town, have dinner, visit a café, go shopping or simply enjoy an evening away from the ski resort. It gives you the convenience of a town alongside easy access to the surrounding mountains.

Can I choose my ski area depending on the weather?

That is one of the main advantages of staying in Bludenz. Because several valleys and ski areas are accessible in different directions, you can check the conditions each morning and choose the destination that suits the day best.

A winter day does not have to end when the lifts close

Back to Bludenz after a day in the mountains

Today here. Tomorrow somewhere else.

More than skiing
© Foto Lerch

A popular outing in Bludenz is a walk on Muttersberg. The Alpine Art Trail leads through the mountain landscape past works by regional artists, combining an easy winter walk with art and panoramic views.

Explore the winter landscape around Bludenz at your own pace. A snowshoe or winter hike to Muttjöchle in Klostertal, for example, takes you through quiet, snow-covered scenery – with Bludenz as a convenient base for varied outdoor experiences away from the ski slopes.

Guest Card of the Region
© © Roman Noestler

Have you heard about the Bludenz & Klostertal Guest Card?
The Guest Card gives you access to a range of benefits and activities throughout the region. Join guided tours, discover new experiences and enjoy discounts on selected attractions and activities during your stay.

Discover Benefits

It is easy to underestimate just how many options
 you have when staying in Bludenz. The town is very well connected,
  and if you do not want your entire winter holiday to revolve around staying next to one ski area and skiing there every day,
 Bludenz makes a particularly flexible base.


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