Rainy Day Activities
Ideas for rainy days in summer
Gray skies, thick clouds, rain? Here are our suggestions for wonderful moments in any weather.
Not every day of your vacation has to be spent on the mountain. Sometimes it’s worth taking a look behind the scenes: at museums, workshops, or special places that show the Montafon and Vorarlberg from a different perspective.
In addition to the museums, sights, and attractions throughout Vorarlberg, you’ll find plenty of opportunities in the Montafon—from the Aktivpark to the Silbertal Forest School—for a variety of activities and new experiences.
Art and culture
Visits and exhibitions
The Montafon is rich in centuries-old art and culture, which still strongly characterizes life in the valley today. Numerous institutions in the Montafon have made it their mission to bring these traditions to life for residents and guests in a fascinating way.
A wide range of tours and exhibitions on various topics in the Montafon offer exciting insights into the history of the valley. The topics are as diverse as the locations themselves.
Libraries
You know: a vacation is only complete when your curiosity is allowed to travel with you. The libraries in the Montafon invite you to immerse yourself in stories between mountains and encounters - for you, your children and for everyone who is looking for more between the lines.
Montafon library
bibliothek-montafon.at
T. +43 5556 73773
Batloggstr. 36, Schruns
Elementary school St. Anton im Montafon
Library in the elementary school(closed during the Vorarlberg summer vacation)
T. +43 5552 67134
Hnr. 124, St. Anton i. M.
Lending library at the tourist information office in Gaschurn
Tourist information Gaschurn
T. +43 50 6686 400
Dorfstr. 2, Gaschurn
Activities with children
Discover just how beautiful nature can be, even on rainy days:
When children go on an adventure and adults actively join in, that’s when true family time happens. Whether it’s leisurely hikes near the valley, playing sports together, or exploring nature—the Montafon offers experiences that bring you closer. Places where you can grow together, connect, and simply enjoy each other’s company.
Well equipped for rainy days out
- A firm footing in any weather: stay safe on the move with waterproof, non-slip shoes.
- Well protected layer by layer: With the onion principle, your jacket adapts to any weather.
- Enjoy nature - Feel the uniqueness of the mountains, forests and meadows with all your senses.
- Be happy - have fun enjoying the beauty of nature to the full.
- Optimal tour choice - adapt your route to the weather forecast. As a general rule: avoid terrain in rainy weather and choose routes close to the valley.
Stay active
Even when it rains, there are plenty of ways to stay active. Whether at the bouldering gym, playing tennis or padel, or swimming a few laps in the indoor poolin Bludenz: in Montafon and the surrounding area, you’ll find a wide variety of options for exercise and sports.
If you don’t want to miss out on activities even when the weather is changeable, you’ll find suitable alternatives to the mountain program here. Whether with family, friends, or on your own: the weather-independent leisure activities provide variety and ensure your vacation is full of adventure even on rainy days.
Wellness & Relaxation
Enjoy peace and quiet, recharge your batteries and gather strength for everyday life. This is exactly what awaits you with the wide range of wellness offers in the Montafon. Whether in the indoor pool or in the sauna: here you can let yourself be pampered and let your soul come to rest.
Treat yourself to some time out
Your place to switch off - depending on availability in the wellness areas in the Montafon.
An experience in any weather:
Even on cloudy days or when it’s drizzling, a trip to the mountains is well worth it. Over a leisurely mountain breakfast, you can enjoy regional specialties, genuine Montafon hospitality, and breathtaking views as the clouds make their way between the peaks.
Breakfast in the Montafon mountains
For a "ghörig guaten" start to the day
Alpine inns and huts invite you to enjoy a mountain breakfast on different days of the week. Whether small and fine in the Alpstöbli Tafamunt or in one of the largest mountain restaurants in the Alps: enjoy the unique panoramic views.
To the mountain breakfastShopping and gastronomy
Experience diversity: Shop and enjoy in Vorarlberg.
Explore the charming inner cities of Vorarlberg and enjoy a relaxed stroll through the cozy cafés in Bludenz, Feldkirch, Hohenems, Dornbirn and Bregenz.
Do you have any questions or are you looking for something specific?
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| Phone | +43 50 6686 |
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