Family Attractions in Montafon
Family Experiences, Children’s Programme & Mountain Adventures
Montafon offers a wide variety of summer attractions for families with children: themed trails, mountain playgrounds, treasure hunts, outdoor swimming pools, mountain lakes, a supervised children’s programme, mountain carts, adventure mountains and exciting nature experiences.
Around Genusshotel Vermala in Montafon, families will find varied summer experiences for little explorers, older adventurers and relaxing holiday days in the mountains. Whether the treasure hunt on Garfrescha, Alpenwelt Nova, Abenteuerberg Hochjoch, Golm, Kristberg or Silbertal – discover plenty of inspiration for your family holiday in Montafon. After the adventure, look forward to family wellness and a swim in the Sky Pool.
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Treasure Hunt on Garfrescha in Montafon
Puzzle Fun for the Whole Family
Calling all children! Set off on an exciting adventure in the footsteps of Monti Lux. Along the way, you will meet him and his friends, the stone cairns. Whether alone or as a team, take on the puzzles set by our mascot. The trail begins at Vermala Wirt and leads through the Maisäß village of Garfrescha, past Lake Hafa and several other stations before reaching the treasure-hunt destination. Tricky questions await along the route, while skill and courage will also be required. Complete all the challenges and small surprises will be waiting for you along the way and at the finish. Off you go – together, you are sure to succeed!
Located at the Garfrescha Bahn mountain station – the lift is 350 metres from the hotel.
Alpenwelt Nova at the Versettlabahn Mountain Station
Discover Regional Traditions & Animals through Play
Fresh milk, flavoursome cheese, soft wool and fragrant herbs – the Nova area is all about regional products and traditional alpine farming. Alongside discovering these high-quality products, there is also plenty of fun and play. At Alpenwelt Nova in Silvretta Montafon, numerous themed stations allow children and adults to learn more about how regional products are made. Meet cows and sheep, discover the plants growing on the alpine pastures and immerse yourself in Montafon culture through playful activities. An experience for the whole family that combines learning and fun. A particular highlight is the wooden marble run.
Discover regional traditions through play at Alpenwelt Nova on Versettla.
BergePLUS Children’s Programme in Montafon
Supervised Children’s Programme
Children staying at Vermala can take part in the supervised children’s programme of the BergePLUS programme free of charge. Different activities take place from Monday to Friday, including slide hikes, visits to alpaca or horse farms, games, forest discovery tours, climbing in the forest rope park and much more. For children aged 6 to 12.
Vier Barga Themed Trail on Versettla
Pushchair-Friendly Themed Trail at the Mountain Station
The pushchair-friendly Vier Barga themed trail at the Versettlabahn mountain station allows families to discover the local cultural landscape through information boards and regionally inspired play stations. Montafon is a cultural landscape that deserves to be explored and preserved. Numerous information boards and play opportunities relating to the region can therefore be found along the Vier Barga walking trail. Afterwards, you can enjoy a relaxing afternoon at Nova Stoba or continue the adventure. Around the restaurant at Alpenwelt Nova, goats and other animals look forward to welcoming visitors. Children can also enjoy a mud playground with a sun canopy and marble runs.
Length: 2.5 km | Duration: 1 hour | Ascent and descent: 95 metres | Difficulty: easy
Montafon Freizeit-WildPass for Families
With the Montafon Brandnertal Freizeit-WildPass, one mountain lift ticket gives you access to all 21 lifts operating in summer across Montafon, Brandnertal, Klostertal, Walgau, Großes Walsertal and Paznaun–Samnaun. Numerous admissions and attractions throughout the Montafon-Brandnertal region are also included, such as public transport, eight museums, nine outdoor swimming pools, toll-free travel on the Silvretta Hochalpenstraße and much more. The Freizeit-WildPass is available for periods of three days or more.
Family-friendly offer: Children under the age of seven travel free of charge, although a ticket must be issued from the age of three. Children under the age of 20 receive discounts of up to 40%.
Abenteuerberg Hochjoch for Families
Themed Walks & Play Stations at Hochjoch
Numerous stations at Abenteuerberg Hochjoch promise fun and excitement for the whole family while introducing tomorrow’s young mountaineers to alpine sports through play. Test your balance on the climbing net suspended between oversized hiking poles, while the ice axe station gives budding mountaineers their first taste of alpine adventure. A bridge between the climbing rocks then provides an exciting first experience of heights.
Abenteuerberg Hochjoch in Silvretta Montafon offers something for everyone and makes every visit a memorable family adventure.
Nature Forces Trail & Lake Biotope at Hochjoch
Learning through Play
The stations along the Nature Forces Trail – including a human sundial, stone cairns, stone silhouettes, wind towers and a viewpoint – teach visitors about the natural elements of the mountains in a playful and lasting way. At the lake biotope, features such as floating stones and the rafting trail invite families to linger and splash around. Children can send water fountains shooting into the air, propel rafts using wave pumps and discover new sensory experiences along the barefoot trail.
Length: 2.3 km | Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes | Ascent and descent: 130 metres | Difficulty: easy
Natourparcours at Hochjoch
Try Alpine Skills – Directly beside the Mountain Station
The activity playground features an obstacle course, climbing centre, tubing run, trampoline and slackline park, offering active and varied days in nature for guests of all ages. Balancing is not only enjoyable but also improves coordination. Wobble stones recreate the uneven ground encountered while hiking, while stepping beams and tree trunks help improve body awareness. Nets and ropes on the slope can be used as climbing aids.
Gravity Carts at Hochjoch
From the Hochjochbahn Mountain Station to the Kropfen Middle Station
Ride a Gravity Cart from the Hochjochbahn mountain station down to the middle station. It is great fun for the whole family: thanks to the adjustable seat and intuitive Shimano braking system, children and adults can enjoy the experience equally. Whether as the grand finale to a hiking day, an adventurous excursion or a group activity, the Gravity Cart promises a memorable experience.
Minimum height: 140 cm | Minimum age: 12 years | Helmets compulsory
Hochjoch Trail Park for Active Families
Downhill Fun in Montafon
For families who prefer exploring the mountains by bike, an exceptional adventure area awaits. The Hochjoch Trail Park features three flow trails leading from the Kapellrestaurant through the forest to the Kropfen middle station. The Hochjochbahn in Schruns takes you and your bike directly, quickly and conveniently to the mountain station. Various tickets are available: a single ride, a full-day ticket or, for holders of a multi-day, seasonal or annual pass, bike transport only. This allows you to save your valuable energy for the downhill fun. The easy Hubertus Trail, the long Kilka-Wald Trail and the short, intermediate Wolfsgruaba Trail complete the downhill experienc
Total length: 7 km | Open daily from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm | Bike washing station at Kropfen
Mountain Carts in Gargellen
Downhill Fun for the Whole Family
Have you spent the day hiking, enjoyed delicious food at Schafberg Hüsli and now have tired legs? Would you rather not take the lift back down into the valley? A mountain cart is the perfect answer. Similar to a go-kart, but with three wheels and no engine, it takes you from the mountain station along forest roads for more than six kilometres down into the valley on Vorarlberg’s longest mountain-cart route. Safe downhill fun is guaranteed.
Children under 140 cm tall may only ride together with an adult.
Recommendation: Book tickets online in the morning.
Silberpfad & Legends Walk at Kristberg
Family Trails at Kristberg and in Silbertal
Silberpfad:
The Silberpfad at Kristberg is a 2.7-kilometre educational trail designed especially for families with children and interested groups. Surrounded by beautiful nature, twelve partly interactive stations introduce visitors to the fascinating world of mining and explain how archaeological methods help uncover its history. Two guided mountain experiences are also available: “In the Footsteps of Silbi”, ideal for families with children and “Mining in Montafon – Discoveries across Thousands of Years through Archaeology and Its Methods”, ideal for adults and anyone interested in culture and history Both experiences offer an exciting and educational journey of discovery along the Silberpfad.
Legends Walk:
The legends trail from Kristberg to Silbertal brings the mystical tales of Silbertal to life in an accessible, engaging and vivid way.
Themed Trail: In the Footsteps of Silbi
Mining in Montafon Themed Trail
Playground at Kristberg
Litzbach Adventure Trail in Silbertal
Nature Discovery Trail for Children and Families
The Litzbach Adventure Trail is a nature discovery trail featuring 11 interactive stations that invite children to explore the natural world through play. Designed especially for children and families, the route follows the River Litz and offers a pleasantly cool walk even on hot summer days.
Pushchair-friendly
Adventure Mountain Golm for Families
Summer Tobogganing, Slides & Forest Rope Park at Golm
Adventure Mountain Golm in Montafon offers fun, adventure and outdoor activity for the whole family amid the impressive mountains of the Rätikon.
Whether the fascinating research trail, the forest rope park for those with a head for heights, the fast-paced Alpine Coaster or attractions such as the forest slide park and the Gauertaler AlpkulTour – Golm is an absolute must during any family holiday in Montafon.
Alpine-Coaster-Golm
A real adrenaline rush awaits! The all-weather toboggan run from Latschau to Vandans has everything: high speeds, exciting jumps, spectacular spirals and winding bends. Race downhill at up to 40 km/h while enjoying the surrounding scenery. Whether you prefer a fast or more leisurely ride, you can control the speed yourself. Enjoy the adventure!
Children aged 8 and over and at least 1.40 metres tall may ride alone.
Open daily from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm
Golmi’s Research Trail
Marmots are not the only ones who enjoy the fresh mountain air. Take the Golmerbahn comfortably up to the Grüneck mountain station, where Golmi’s Research Trail begins. This 2.4-kilometre downhill hiking trail is particularly suitable for families. Along the way, 22 interactive stations invite you to play, explore and linger together. Golmi the marmot and his friends accompany you through their natural habitat and offer fascinating insights into the wildlife and plants of Montafon. Please note that the trail is not suitable for pushchairs.
Exploring Makes You Hungry
The best place to stop afterwards is the sunny terrace at Haus Matschwitz, located directly at the end of the trail.
Golm Forest Rope Park
Vorarlberg’s largest high ropes course offers an unforgettable adventure for families. Across 17 different courses, you can test your skills or take your first steps among the treetops – up to 16 metres above the ground. The safety equipment provided ensures that you remain secure throughout the experience. After a comprehensive safety briefing and practice course, you are ready to explore the climbing park and take on its exciting challenges.
Those who want to reach new heights are in exactly the right place at the forest rope park.
Golm Forest Slide Park
Seven different slides and a newly created 2.4-kilometre hiking trail lead from Matschwitz to Latschau. The stainless-steel slides, each with a diameter of 80 centimetres, shorten the walk down into the valley and promise plenty of fun. As the slides are enclosed, the park can also be visited during light rain or when the weather forecast is uncertain. The individual slides are between 30 and 62 metres long, with a combined sliding length of 380 metres. This makes it the largest forest slide park in Europe. Children aged 4 and over can enjoy this unique experience.
Bartholomäberg Silver Mine
An Excursion Tip for Inquisitive Families
Step into the mysterious world of the miners and discover the fascination of this historic mine during an expert-guided tour. Learn about the harsh working conditions endured by miners in centuries past.
Around 115 metres of the St.-Anna-Stollen are accessible to visitors. The guided mine tour lasts approximately 30 minutes and is available for groups of around three people or more. 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. For your visit, we recommend a sense of adventure, sturdy footwear and clothing suitable for the conditions. Protective clothing is provided to every visitor during the tour. Please note that the temperature inside the mine is approximately +8°C.
The mine can be reached on foot in approximately 50 minutes from the Baroque church in Bartholomäberg.
Advance registration required: +43 664 840 35 96
Historic Bartholomäberg Mine – Knappagruaba 3
Crazy Golf in Gaschurn
Fancy a Round of Crazy Golf (Mini Golf)?
Eighteen holes invite younger and older guests alike to play and enjoy a leisurely break. The course is self-service. A round can be purchased from the machine using €2 coins.
The Wachter family looks forward to welcoming you!
energie.raum Partenen
Here, modern technology meets an impressive visual experience that fascinates visitors of all ages – whether you are already passionate about technology or discovering the subject for the first time. The newly designed exhibition focuses on edutainment: an entertaining and interactive way of sharing fascinating information while creating a memorable experience. Discover energy, the environment, hydropower and technology, as well as the history of Illwerke VKW, its power stations and employees, from an entirely new perspective.
energie.raum – a unique combination of exhibition and museum dedicated to hydropower and Montafon.
Frequently Asked Questions about Family Attractions in Montafon
What family attractions are there in Montafon?
Montafon offers many attractions for families with children, including the treasure hunt on Garfrescha, Alpenwelt Nova, Abenteuerberg Hochjoch, Adventure Mountain Golm, mountain carts in Gargellen, the Silberpfad at Kristberg, the Litzbach Adventure Trail, outdoor swimming pools, mountain lakes and supervised children’s programmes as part of the BergePLUS programme.
What can families do with children in Montafon during summer?
During summer, families in Montafon can go hiking, swimming, playing, exploring and climbing, ride mountain carts, discover themed trails, use the mountain lifts or take part in supervised children's programmes. Many activities combine exercise, nature and learning through play.
Is there a supervised children’s programme in Montafon?
Yes, the BergePLUS programme offers a supervised summer programme for children aged 6 to 12. Children staying at Genusshotel Vermala can take part in the BergePLUS programme free of charge.
What family experiences are available in Silvretta Montafon?
Family-friendly experiences in Silvretta Montafon include the treasure hunt on Garfrescha, Alpenwelt Nova, the Vier Barga themed trail, Abenteuerberg Hochjoch, the Nature Forces Trail, the lake biotope, Natourparcours, Gravity Carts and the Hochjoch Trail Park.
Which attractions are suitable for younger children?
Easy themed trails, mountain playgrounds, Alpenwelt Nova, the treasure hunt on Garfrescha, outdoor swimming pools, mountain lakes and short nature discovery trails are particularly suitable for younger children. Always check the recommended age, weather, walking time and pushchair accessibility in advance.
Are there family-friendly attractions for rainy days?
Yes, suitable rainy-day activities include museums, the Bartholomäberg Silver Mine, energie.raum Partenen, crazy golf depending on the weather, wellness at the hotel and shorter excursions throughout the region.
Is Genusshotel Vermala a good base for family excursions?
Yes, Genusshotel Vermala is located in St. Gallenkirch and provides an ideal base for family excursions in Montafon. Numerous mountain lifts, themed trails, outdoor swimming pools, attractions and children’s programmes are within easy reach.
Does Genusshotel Vermala offer wellness for families?
Yes, families can enjoy the Weitblick SPA at Genusshotel Vermala, featuring the Sky Pool, family sauna and relaxing wellness moments together after an active day out in Montafon.