Feldkirch is the second largest city in the federal state of Vorarlberg, located in the west of Austria on the Ille River, only 3 km from the border with Liechtenstein. Feldkirch is stunning with beautiful mountain landscapes and a rich history, and a walk through the city seems to return to the Middle Ages
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How to get
The nearest airports are in Zurich, Innsbruck and Munich. By train, you can get from Bregenz (fare 5, 1 EUR, travel time 30 min), Dornbirn (3, 7 EUR, 20 min.) And Bludenz (3, 7 EUR, 15 min). Feldkirch is the gateway to the capital of Liechtenstein - the city of Vaduz. On the way, the train passes through the Swiss border (2, 2 EUR, 40 min.)
When traveling from Germany to the car, you should drive along the Autobahn along the Rhine valley, cross the Lindau, then head south. From Liechtenstein to Feldkirch you can get to the north. From Tyrol and Innsbruck through the Arlberg tunnel
Public transport is provided by buses operating in eight different directions, including to neighboring Liechtenstein.
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Climate
The climate is moderate, central European. Summer is warm and sunny, there are short rains, and winters are cold with low temperatures and abundant snow. Snow winters attract many tourists to the ski slopes of Feldkirch, and in the summer nature lovers and outdoor recreation come here.
Shops and restaurants
The main shopping area of the city is Marktplatz with numerous shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants. Traditional Austrian cuisine can be enjoyed in the Wirtschaft Zum Schützenhaus restaurant at Göfiser Strasse 2. And local specialties and wines are during the Christmas Market and the Wine Festival
Feldkirha Entertainment, Tours and Attractions
Feldkirch's attractions are noteworthy Schattenburg Castle of the 13th century, towering over the mountain in the east of the country and serving as the residence of the counts of Montfort. For visitors a historical museum is opened in the castle. Also interesting are the 15th-century Gothic-style Cathedral of St. Nicholas, the 15th-century Rautsha and the Katzenturm Tower, which was part of the fortification fortifications. Walking along Marktgasse Street, keeping the spirit of the Middle Ages,
In Feldkirch you can visit the Motorcycle Museum (Motorrad-Museum, and the third Friday of the month from April to October); the Radiomuseum, the Kapuzinerkloster Capuchin Temple, the Letzehof Buddhist monastery and the Frastanz brewery.
Events
Feldkirch is home to the Feldkirch Festival, a summer music festival founded by Thomas Hengelbrock. And in the city there is a fair of Vinobile wines (April 29 - May 1), when 100 winemakers from all regions of Austria present over 1000 wines to Feldkirch Montfort House. In addition to the fair, the city also celebrates the Wine Festival (June 30 - July 2), whose history has been counted for more than 30 years.
The Juggling Theater Festival (July 29-30) gathers more than 100 street performers - clowns, conjurers, mimes and comedians - from around the world. In November, Feldkirch meets the International Contemporary Art Fair Artdesign, whose focus is on the latest developments in fashion, jewelry and innovative design.
November 25, the Christmas market opens in the city, and on November 18-19 - the Blosengel market (November 18-19) ), where you can buy original gifts and goodies, and also taste mulled wine, cider and even Öpfelküchle, the traditional sweetness of the Vorarlberg region.
From 20 to 22 May at the foot of Schattenburg the Knight Spectacle market opens, where visitors can fully experience the atmosphere of Go Ode during the reign of the Count de Montfort. Photo Feldkirch (13)