Excursion destinations for families in the Montafon
The Montafon offers numerous exciting excursion destinations for families with children. In this breathtaking mountain world with unforgettable adventures, your family holiday in Austria will be a hit. Whether it's exciting themed hiking trails, playgrounds, supervised children's programmes, outdoor pools or action-packed experiences - the Montafon has something to suit every taste. Discover the best excursion destinations for children in the Montafon and make your family holiday in Vorarlberg an unforgettable experience. Plan your perfect day full of fun and discoveries now!
Treasure hunt on Garfrescha
1 hour of puzzle fun for the whole family
Dear children, watch out! Embark on an exciting journey in the footsteps of Monti Lux. On this adventure hike you will meet him and his friends, the cairns. Whether alone or in a team - face the riddles of our mascot. The trail starts at the Brunellawirt inn and takes you through the Maisäß village of Garfrescha, past Lake Hafa and other stations to the end of your treasure hunt. Tricky questions await you along the way, and skill and courage are also required. If you master all the tasks, little surprises await you along the way and at the finish. So, let's go - together you can definitely do it!
At the Garfreschabahn mountain station - 350 metres from the hotel to the mountain railway.
Alpenwelt Nova - Versettla mountain station
A beastly good experience.
Fresh milk, flavoursome cheese, soft wool and aromatic herbs - in the Nova region, everything revolves around regional products and traditional farming crafts. But as well as enjoying these high-quality products, there is also plenty of fun and games to be had. In Alpenwelt Nova in Silvretta Montafon, numerous stations with exciting themes await you, where young and old can learn more about the production of regional products. Playfully get to know cows and sheep, discover the plant world on the alpine pasture and immerse yourself in the culture of the Montafon. An experience for the whole family that combines knowledge and fun. A special highlight is the wooden marble run.
Learn about the region in a fun way at Alpenwelt Nova on the Versettla!
Bergeplus adventure programme
Supervised children's programme
As Vermala guests, your children can take part in the supervised all-day children's programme of the BergePLUS offer free of charge. From Monday to Friday you will find a variety of programmes: Slide hike, excursions to the alpaca farm or horse farm, fun games and forest exploration tour, climbing in the forest rope park, and much more. For children from 6 to 12 years.
Four Barga theme trail
Versettla cable car mountain station
The pushchair-friendly "Vier Barga" theme trail at the Versettal mountain station allows you to experience the cultural landscape with information boards and play opportunities with a regional focus. The Montafon is a cultural landscape that needs to be discovered and preserved. That's why there are numerous information boards and play opportunities related to the region along the Vier Barga walking trail. Afterwards, you can either spend a cosy afternoon at the Nova Stoba or experience even more adventure: Around the restaurant, goats and co. look forward to welcoming guests to Alpenwelt Nova. There's also a mud playground with a sun sail and ball tracks for the kids to let off steam.
Length 2.5 km | Duration 1:00 h | Ascent & descent 95 metres in altitude | Difficulty easy
Leisure WildPass
With the Montafon Brandnertal Freizeit-WildPass you cover all 21 cable cars in summer operation in the Montafon, Brandnertal, Klostertal, Walgau, Großes Walsertal & Paznaun-Sammnaun regions with 1 mountain railway ticket. In addition, numerous admissions and attractions for the Montafon-Brandnertal region are included - including public transport, 8 museums, 9 outdoor pools, the Silvretta High Alpine Road (toll exemption) and much more! The Freizeit-WildPass is available from 3 days.
Family-friendly promotion: In summer, children under 7 travel for free, but a ticket must be purchased for children aged 3 and over. Children under the age of 20 benefit from a discount of up to 40%.
Adventure mountain Hochjoch
Unique themed hikes
Numerous stations on the Hochjoch adventure mountain guarantee fun and excitement for the whole family and introduce the young mountaineers of tomorrow to alpine sports in a playful way. You can put your sense of balance to the test on the climbing net between the hiking poles, and budding alpinists can experience the exciting tingling sensation in their stomachs on the ice axe. Finally, your first adventurous vertigo experience awaits you on the bridge between the climbing rocks.
The Hochjoch adventure mountain in Silvretta Montafon offers something for everyone and makes every visit an unforgettable adventure.
Natural forces trail & lake biotope on the Hochjoch
Convey knowledge in a playful way.
The stations on the natural forces trail with a human sundial, Steemennli, stone silhouette, wind towers and viewing point impart knowledge about the elements in the mountains in a playful and sustainable way. Various elements at the lake biotope, such as the floating stones and the rafters' path, invite you to linger and splash around. Children can make water fountains shoot up into the air, propel rafts by pumping waves and explore new sensory worlds on the barefoot path.
Length 2.3 km | duration 1:30 h | ascent & descent 130 metres in altitude | difficulty easy
Nature trail on the Hochjoch
Try out alpinism - right next to the mountain station
At the motor skills playground with course, climbing centre, tubing track, trampoline or in the slackline park - guests of all generations can enjoy varied and active days in the great outdoors. Balancing is not only fun, but also promotes a sense of balance. Wobbly stones simulate the kind of uneven ground that has to be overcome when hiking. Stepping beams and tree trunks offer the opportunity to further refine your own body awareness. Nets and ropes can be used as "climbing aids" on the slope.
Gravity carts on the Hochjoch
From the Hochjoch mountain station to the Kropfen middle station.
The Gravity Cart takes you from the top station of the Hochjoch cable car down to the middle station. Great fun for the whole family, because thanks to the adjustable seat and intuitive Shimano brakes, both children and adults can enjoy carting in equal measure. Whether as the crowning glory of a day's hiking, as an adventurous excursion or as a group event - the Gravity Cart offers an unforgettable experience.
Minimum height 140 cm and from 12 years - helmet compulsory.
Trail park on the Hochjoch
Downhill fun in the Montafon!
If you prefer to explore the mountains by bike, an unrivalled adventure area awaits you on site. With its three flow trails, the Hochjoch trail park offers exciting routes that lead from the Kapellrestaurant through the forest to the Kropfen middle station. The Hochjoch cable car in Schruns takes you and your bike directly, comfortably and quickly to the Hochjoch cable car mountain station. You can choose from various tickets: for one journey, for the whole day or - if you have a multi-day, season or annual ticket - just for bike transport. This way you can save your valuable muscle power for the downhill fun in the Hochjoch trail park! The easy Hubertus Trail - the long Kilka Wald Trail - the short, moderately difficult Wolfsgruaba Trail complete the downhill experience!
7 km long, open daily from 09.00 - 16.30, with bike wash area at the Kropfen.
Mountaincard in Gargellen
Take your time - time to drive off!
You've hiked all day, enjoyed a delicious meal at the Schafberg Hüsli and your legs are tired? You don't necessarily want to take the railway down to the valley? Then the mountain cart is just the thing for you! Almost like a go-kart, but on three wheels and without a motor, you can ride from the mountain station along the forest tracks for over 6 kilometres down into the valley on Vorarlberg's longest mountain cart route. Safe driving fun is guaranteed.
Children under 140 cm tall can only ride together with an adult.
Recommendation: Book your tickets online in the morning.
Silver trail & legend hike
Themed trails on the Kristberg and in the Silbertal
Silver Trail:
The silver trail on the Kristberg is a 2.7 km long educational trail specially designed for families with children and interested groups. In the midst of beautiful nature, twelve stations, some of which are interactive, convey the fascination of mining to visitors, explained using archaeological methods. Two guided mountain experiences are also on offer: "In the footsteps of Silbi", ideal for families with children, and "Mining in the Montafon - insights over thousands of years using archaeology and its methods", perfect for adults and those interested in culture and history. Both experiences offer an exciting and educational discovery tour around the Silver Trail.
Legend hike:
The legend trail from Kristberg to Silbertal makes it easy to experience the mysticism of the Silbertal legends in an understandable and lively way.
Theme trail In the footsteps of Silbi
Mining theme trail in the Montafon
Playground on the Kristberg
Litzbach adventure trail
Theme trail in Silbertal
The Litzbach adventure trail is a nature experience trail with 11 interactive stations that allow you to explore nature in a playful way. This trail has been specially designed for children and families and offers a pleasant hike even on hot summer days thanks to its course along the Litz.
Suitable for pushchairs
The Golm adventure mountain
Great variety for children
The Golm adventure mountain in Montafon in the Rätikon mountains offers fun, adventure and exercise for the whole family.
Whether it's the interesting research trail, the forest rope park for those with a head for heights, the high-speed Alpine Coaster or many other attractions, such as the forest slide park or the Gauertaler AlpkulTour - an absolute must for every family holiday in the Montafon.
Alpine Coaster Golm
That sounds like a real adrenaline rush! The all-weather toboggan run from Latschau to Vandans really has everything to offer: high speeds, exciting jumps, spectacular roundabouts and winding bends. Whizzing over the ground at 40 km/h while enjoying the scenery - that's pure adventure! Whether you prefer it fast or leisurely, you can set your own pace here. Have fun and enjoy the ride!
From the age of 8 and a height of 1.40 metres, you can ride alone.
Daily from 9.30 - 17.00 hrs
Golmi's research trail
It's not just marmots that like to breathe in the mountain air - you can do so too by taking the Golmerbahn cable car to the Grüneck mountain station. Golmi's research trail starts from there, a 2.4 km long, downhill hiking trail that is particularly suitable for families. On this explorer's trail, 22 adventure stations await you, inviting you to play, explore and linger together. Marmot Golmi and his friends accompany you through their habitat and offer exciting insights into the flora and fauna of the Montafon. Please note that the trail is not suitable for pushchairs. Have fun discovering and exploring!
Exploring makes you hungry
It's best to stop off right at the end of the trail on the sun terrace at Haus Matschwitz.
Golm Forest Rope Park
The largest high ropes course in Vorarlberg offers an unforgettable adventure for families. On a total of 17 courses, you can put your skills to the test or take your first "steps" in the trees - up to 16 metres above the ground! Don't worry, the safety equipment provided will ensure that you are always safe when travelling. After comprehensive safety training with a practice course, you are ready to explore the climbing park on a voyage of discovery. Lots of fun and exciting challenges in the treetops!
The forest rope park is the right place for those who want to go high up
Forest Slide Park-Golm
The seven different slides and the newly created 2.4 km long hiking trail lead you from Matschwitz to Latschau. The stainless steel slides with a diameter of 80 cm shorten your way down into the valley and promise lots of fun on the way down. Thanks to the closed slides, you can visit the park even in light rain or if the weather forecast is uncertain. The slide lengths vary from 30 to 62 metres, with a total slide length of 380 metres. This makes the park the largest forest slide park in Europe! Children from the age of 4 can enjoy this unique experience.
Bartholomäberg silver mine
Our tip for inquisitive families
Immerse yourself in the mysterious world of the miners and experience the fascination of the historic mine with an expert guide. Discover the tough working conditions that miners had to endure in times gone by.
Around 115 metres of the St. Anna gallery are accessible to you. The mine tour lasts around 30 minutes. Guided tours are available for groups of 3 or more people and cost € 10.00 for adults and € 5.00 for children aged 6 to 16. We recommend a sense of adventure, sturdy shoes and clothing suitable for the conditions. Protective clothing is provided for each visitor during the tour. Please note that the temperature in the mine is around +8°C.
The mine can be reached on foot in about 50 minutes from the Bartholomäberg baroque church.
Please book in advance under: +43 664 840 35 96
Historic Bartholomäberg mine - Knappagruaba 3
Mini golf Gaschurn
Fancy a round of minigolf?
18 holes invite young and young-at-heart to play and linger. Vending machine operation - you can buy your round of minigolf with 2 euro coins at the vending machine.
The Wachter family looks forward to your visit!
Energy room Partenen
Not only modern technology awaits you here, but also a comprehensive visual experience that will inspire both young and old - regardless of whether you are a technology enthusiast or a beginner. At the centre of our newly designed world of experience is "edutainment": a playful way of conveying exciting information and creating an unforgettable experience. This makes your visit to energie.raum not only educational, but also entertaining. Experience topics such as energy, the environment, hydropower and technology as well as the history of Illwerke VKW, its power plants and employees in a completely new way.
The energie.raum - a unique combination of exhibition and museum on the subject of hydropower & Montafon.
