Discover the Montafon together with your beloved four-legged friend
You and your dog are very welcome in the Montafon. Whether on a leisurely hike or an extended mountain tour - the Montafon mountains offer many opportunities to be active together and spend valuable time.
Please find out in advance how to behave correctly in the mountains - especially when dealing with grazing livestock - and what you need to bear in mind when interacting with dogs. This will help to ensure that encounters between people, animals and nature remain respectful and safe.
The green "Robidogs" (dog waste disposal systems) can be found on almost all walking and hiking trails in the Montafon. You can take the "dog waste bags" from there and dispose of your four-legged friend's droppings in the garbage can below or in the nearest garbage can.
Agricultural areas in particular must be kept free of dog excrement, as the cows grazing there can fall ill from dog excrement. Non-compliance can be penalized.
"Dog waste bags" are available from the municipal offices, the tourist information offices and the specialist store "BayWa Bau- und Gartenmarkt" in Schruns. There is also an offer for small animal supplies.
On the leash!
Dogs are not allowed in cemeteries, kindergarten playgrounds, school playgrounds and public sand playgrounds. Dogs must be kept on a lead in the following areas:
in the waiting area of public transport stops
on buses and trains
in public buildings and facilities
at public children's playgrounds
on cycle paths, cross-country ski trails, walking and hiking trails
on agricultural land
So kannst Du brenzlige Situationen mit Weidetieren vermeiden
Here you will find everything your faithful four-legged friend needs!
Veterinarians
Schruns
TIERARZT Dr. Sonja & Bernhard Kieber | Silvrettastr. 16 | 6780 Schruns | T. +43 5556 77877
Bludenz
TIERÄRZTETEAM | Mascha von Hooff, Jürgen Muther, Wolfgang Studer | Pulverturmstr. 6 | 6700 Bludenz | T. +43 5552 68899 | tieraerzte.team@aon.at
Dog food
Dog food is available in all grocery stores in the Montafon (e.g. Sparmärkte, Sutterlüty, etc.)
Special meat products (e.g. ground beef, muscle meat, liver, chicken necks, etc.) can be ordered from the Salzgeber butcher's shop in Schruns and then collected from the Schruns branch. Orders must be placed at least 3 days in advance. Abattoir available until 12:00 noon on T. +43 5556 72415 Metzgerei Salzgeber | Wagenweg 1 | 6780 Schruns | T. +43 5556 72614 | info@metzgerei-salzgeber.at | metzgerei-salzgeber.at
Certain rules apply to bringing dogs on buses and trains operated by the Vorarlberg Transport Association (VMOBIL):
Larger dogs require their own ticket. Depending on usage, day, week, month, or year passes are available.
Please note that dogs are generally required to be on a leash and wear a muzzle. Small animals in closed carriers, as well as certified service and assistance dogs, travel free of charge and without a muzzle.
Out of consideration for other passengers, dogs are not permitted to sit in the passenger seats.
Free dog transportation in the Montafon mountain railways
Muzzles are generally not compulsory, but are recommended!
Dogs should be kept on a leash in the large-capacity cabins!
Muzzles are available for 10.00 euros at the Montafon tourist information offices. Muzzles can also be hired free of charge from the Kristbergbahn in Silbertal.
