This beautiful and well spread out town is located on the river Ill and is encapsulated by the mighty Bregenz forest mountains, and the Ratikon and Silvretta ranges too.

Bludenz is a town in the westernmost Austrian state of Vorarlberg. It is the administrative seat of the Bludenz District, which encompasses about half of the Vorarlberg’s territory.

Culture

The Alpinale Short Film Festival was founded in 1985 in Bludenz. In August, around 40 international short films are shown to a crowd of 1,000 visitors. Related events are the Alpinale Ländle Tour, the Vorarlberger Short Film Night, and the Horror Short Film Night in autumn.  The festival has taken place in Bludenz from 1985 to 2002, and from 2020 onwards. Between 2003 and 2019, it was held in Nenzing.

The Brewery Museum Fohrenburg displays the development of the Fohrenburg brewery and beer brewing in Bludenz in general. Historical photographs, old beer bottles and labels, earlier advertising motifs and equipment for beer production allow a look back at more than 130 years of Fohrenburg’s brewing history.

Best things to do in Bludenz

Muttersberg

This is the most famous mountain range surrounding Bludenz and stands at an immense 1400m.

You can access the mountain range by using the spectacular cable car that lets you rise above the town in an epic way.

Once you are at the top you can start to explore the Muttersberg range; if you have children you can enjoy the forest playground and pony rides, or if you are more adventurous you can start on one of the many hiking trails in the area or even the motocross bike trail.

The scenery and alpine landscapes will amaze you and the whole area is bursting with life and surprises.

Muttersberg Cable Car

Part of enjoying the fantastic scenery and hiking trails of the Muttersberg mountain range is ascending the Muttersberg cable car and experiencing the thrilling ride that takes you 1400m above sea level.

The access point of the cable car can be found in the eastern part of Bludenz on Hinterplarsch street and has plenty of parking spaces for those driving.

The cable car travels at a leisurely speed and you can see the amazing landscapes unfold around you and the peaks of the Muttersberg draw ever closer.

You are given great viewing opportunities with the large glass windows.

Ratikon Mountain Range

The Ratikon Mountains are part of the central alps and lie at the border between Austria and Switzerland and offer some of the regions most breathtaking hiking trails and mountain scenery.

Ratikon is roughly 40 minutes from Bludenz and the mountains actually lead across the Swiss border.

There are many peaks to traverse including the Schesaplana at 2964m and the Sulzfkuh at 2820m.

There are several ski resorts on the mountain range and plenty of parking lower down in the valleys for accessibility to the many hiking trails.

Lunersee

The Lunersee lake is hidden in the Ratikon Mountain range which lies around 40 minutes to the south of Bludenz.

Those who find this true alpine gem will be unable to catch their breath – Picture a crystal clear lake with turquoise blue waters surrounded by stunning alpine landscapes.

On one side of the lake you can walk across a manmade balcony that gives you unbelievable views down into the surrounding valleys.

A path leads around the lake and there are plenty of hiking trails that wind off in various directions.

If you are lucky enough to visit this wonderful place then your trip to Bludenz will be  memorable one.

Bludenz-Braz Golf Course

This wonderful golf course is tucked away between Bludenz and Arlberg and blends in fantastically to the surrounding scenery.

As you stroll through the holes of the course you will pass grazing cattle, small bodies of water and traditional alpine huts – The scenery is a part of what makes this gold course so appealing.

The course is par 68 with 18 holes and also a driving range, a putting green, and a modern, well furnished club house.

If you enjoy the sport then the Bludenz/Braz course will be a truly delightful place to play.