BREGENZERWALD
& GROSSES WALSERTAL
The Bregenzerwald captivates with traditional craftsmanship, distinctive architecture, and untouched natural landscapes.
The Großes Walsertal, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, represents pure nature and sustainable recreation. Here, you will find peace, alpine adventure, and warm hospitality in one of Austria’s most beautiful mountain regions.
The Damüls Region
Guest Card Bregenzerwald
& Großes Walsertal
& Großes Walsertal
Free Guest Card included
Your ticket to the mountains
If you stay with us for three or more nights between May 1 and October 31, you will receive the Bregenzerwald & Großes Walsertal Guest Card free of charge. It allows you to use public buses and mountain lifts at no cost, enjoy free entry to swimming pools, and benefit from various discounts at partner businesses such as museums, outdoor providers, and shops.
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The best location in the Bregenzerwald
Our Highlights
Discover our wide range of activities
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Mellau, Mellau, Summer
Mellaubahn
The Mellaubahn takes you comfortably up to the mountain, the Roßstelle (1400 m). Everything is possible from here. If you like to get out and about on two wheels, you can even transport your bike on the cable car. With the Bregenzerwald Guest Card, you can ride the Mellaubahn free of charge in summer.
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Mellau, Mellau, Summer
Hiking and Mountaineering
Get out of bed and up the mountain. If you love hiking, Mellau is the right place for you. There are easy and challenging tours alike. Mellau is also the ideal starting point for numerous hikes around the Kanisfluh.
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Family, Mellau, Mellau, Winter
Tobogganing
If you like to enjoy winter evenings in the great outdoors, we recommend the Dosegg natural toboggan run. Here you first go uphill on a forest path, then downhill on a toboggan.
The toboggan run is 800m long and is floodlit on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, snow permitting. Tobogganing fun for the whole family.
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Damüls, Summer
Damüls Faschina Cable Cars
At the Uga-Express valley station, you’ll find ample parking as the starting and ending point for your mountain hike in Damüls. After a comfortable ride on the convenient chairlift, you’ll be in close proximity to the Damülser Mittagspitze (2,095 m), which you can ascend in a short time.
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Mellau, Mellau, Summer
Swimming
The outdoor pool in Mellau is idyllically situated on the Mellenbach stream and is surrounded by beautiful meadows and trees. It is the ideal place to cool off after an active day.
Whether big or small, everyone gets their money’s worth here.
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Mellau, Mellau, Winter
Skiing
With the Mellaubahn lift right on the doorstep, pure skiing pleasure is guaranteed. It leads from the valley up to the Roßstelle and offers easy access to the Damüls-Mellau ski area.
With 109 kilometers of pistes and 27 lifts and cable cars, Damüls-Mellau is the largest ski area in the Bregenzerwald. The combination of sunny pistes and north-facing slopes guarantees ideal snow conditions at all times.
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Mellau, Summer
Rent a Bike
Exploring the Bregenzerwald on 2 wheels is definitely a great way to make the most of your vacation.
There are 2 specialist stores in Mellau that offer everything to do with bikes. Expert advice included.
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Damüls, Summer
Hiking & Mountaineering
In the region, hiking on over 200 kilometers of marked trails of all difficulty levels takes the top spot. Additionally, there is a local association called BERGaktiv, which offers at least one guided hike daily. The network of mountain bike routes in the region has been continuously expanding.
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Damüls, Winter
Skiing
The snow-sure ski area Damüls-Mellau, together with the Faschina ski area, forms the largest ski resort in the Bregenzerwald and one of the largest ski areas in Vorarlberg. In the snow-sure Damüls Faschina, you can stay in hotels right by the slopes! That’s pure skiing enjoyment!
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Damüls, Family, Winter
Winter hiking
Damüls Faschina is well-known for its substantial snow reliability, making it popular among winter and snowshoe hikers from near and far. The region around Faschinajoch offers plenty of variety for both beginners and experienced hikers.
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Mellau, Winter
Winter Hiking
The fantastic winter landscape can of course also be explored on foot.
Simply follow the pink signs. Mellau offers its guests numerous winter hiking trails, which are groomed daily. Whether short or long, there is something for every taste.
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Damüls, Mellau, Summer
Bregenzerwald Guest Card
In the mountainous region of Damüls Faschina, there’s a lot for you to discover. The free Bregenzerwald Guest Card serves as your ticket to mountain experiences in the Bregenzerwald and Großes Walsertal. The card is valid for unlimited rides on cable cars and buses, as well as entries to the region’s outdoor pools.
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Damüls, Winter
Ski touring
In the snow-rich area of Damüls Faschina, there is a well-developed network of groomed winter hiking trails alongside alpine skiing in the Damüls-Mellau and Faschina ski areas. These trails are continually groomed, offering a wonderful winter experience.
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Damüls, Summer
Seewaldsee Fontanella
Der Seewaldsee in Fontanella im Großen Walsertal gilt als eines der beliebtesten Ausflugsziele in unserer Region. Zu Fuß gemütlich in ca. 35 Minuten zu erreichen, bietet der idyllische, meistens auch wohl temperierte Badesee, Spaß für Jung und Alt.
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Mellau, Mellau, Winter
Cross-country Skiing
Cross-country skiers get their money’s worth in Mellau and those who have the choice are spoiled for choice. If you are looking for peace and quiet, the trail through the beautiful Enge Vorsäß at the foot of the Kanisfluh is a good choice. The route through the village is certainly a little busier. Fantastic views guaranteed.
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Mellau, Mellau, Summer
Mountain Biking
There is also something for every taste for mountain bikers in Mellau. If you like to enjoy the view, choose the beautiful cycle path through the Enge Vorsäß. This is pure idyll. The cycle path leads all the way to Schoppernau. Mellau also offers its guests an attractive range of guided e-bike tours.
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Damüls, Winter
Ski schools
The ski schools in Damüls and Faschina are among the most prestigious ski schools in Vorarlberg and are consistently recognized with awards in Vorarlberg and Austria. First-class service, quality, and top performances are the focus of both ski schools in the Bregenzerwald and the Biosphere Park Großes Walsertal
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Family, Family, Mellau, Mellau, Winter
Ski Touring
For fun in the snow away from the slopes, a ski tour through the mountains of Mellau is a great option. If you want tips from the pros, take part in a guided ski tour with the Mellau ski school.
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Damüls, Summer
Mountain biking
The mountainous region of Damüls Faschina and its surroundings are ideal for diverse and challenging mountain biking. The Alps and forests in the Bregenzerwald and Großes Walsertal are accessible through freight and forest roads, making them excellent routes for biking adventures.
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Damüls, Winter
Cross-Country Skiing
In addition to alpine winter sports, cross-country skiers can also enjoy a fantastic offer in Damüls Faschina. Two trails with a total of eleven sunny kilometers are groomed daily and are located at snow-sure altitudes of 1,500 and 1,700 meters.
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Damüls, Mellau, Winter
Rent a Ski
Have you left your ski equipment at home due to lack of space, would you like to try out skiing or even test the latest craze among ski connoisseurs?
Then Sport Broger and Sport Natter in Mellau is the right place for you.
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Damüls, Summer
Waldseilgarten Damüls
Climbing on a natural rock wall is a very special experience for many people in the Alps. Especially for beginners or individuals not familiar with the area, there are suitable climbing gardens available. Trying it out is worth it.
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