Bludenz: Old Town, Culture and Mountain Views

If you are looking for accommodation in Bludenz, you can expect a city with several clearly distinct facets: historic routes through the medieval “Städtle”, cultural attractions, views from Muttersberg, and regional specialities centred around beer and chocolate. Bludenz lies at the heart of five valleys. For planning your trip, you can therefore choose between a stay focused on urban history, mountain landscapes, wellness or culinary enjoyment.

Discover the Old Town and the City’s History

The Bludenz City Museum has been housed in the so-called “Oberes Tor” since 1922. Its content focuses on the history of the city in the Middle Ages and the early modern period. Admission to the Bludenz City Museum is free with the Gästekarte Premium Bludenz & Klostertal guest card.

The old town of Bludenz is usually called “Städtle” locally. It dates back to the Middle Ages and covers the area that was surrounded by a city wall until the 19th century. The Historic Old Town Tour leads through picturesque alleyways, past two gates and the remains of the old city wall, to Gayenhofen Castle. If you are travelling by bus or train, the “Bahnhof” or “Postplatz” stops are suitable options.

Religious and historic buildings are also part of the cityscape. The Church of the Holy Trinity is located in the middle of Bludenz’s old town and on the Austrian Way of St. James from Arlberg through Switzerland to Einsiedeln. Those interested in industrial heritage can also consider the cultural trail of the same name: in the middle of Bludenz’s old town, it connects four important industrial buildings, some of which are no longer used in their original form, as well as the founding house of the company Getzner, Mutter & Cie.

Muttersberg and Mountain-Themed Trails

For a change from the city to the mountain landscape, Muttersberg above the Alpine city of Bludenz is an excellent choice. The scenic mountain can be reached on foot or by cable car in just a few minutes. From the sunny balcony of Muttersberg, views extend from the peaks of the Verwall and Rätikon ranges over the Churfirsten and the Swiss Alpstein mountains to the Great Walser Valley.

Muttersberg brings together a range of interests: the Alpine Art Muttersberg circular trail above Nüziders and Bludenz displays works by eight renowned artists. Those more interested in regional history and trails can include the cultural and historical themed trail “Sunna-Weg” in their plans. It runs through the municipalities of Nüziders, Bludenz and Braz; the second stage leads from the Daneubrücke in Bludenz to Rungelin.

Wellness, Music and Regional Specialities

Val Blu has a public sauna area with a Finnish sauna, Swiss stone pine infusions and a pond sauna that is unique in western Austria. This also allows you to add a wellness focus to your stay in Bludenz. Remise Bludenz offers regional, national and international artists a professional stage and has outstanding acoustics.

Beer and chocolate are also part of the local history. The Fohrenburg Brewery Museum is located in the old joinery, the oldest building in the brewery. In the same old joinery, the Stuba brewery offers space for beer tastings. Milka Alpine milk chocolate has been produced in Bludenz since 1907; the Milka-Lädele combines a factory outlet of the Milka company with a small museum on the history of chocolate.

Which Accommodation Suits Your Trip

When looking for a hotel or other accommodation in Bludenz, it is worth deciding in advance what kind of daily routine you want. For travellers interested in culture, the city museum, old town tour and industrial heritage take centre stage. Those looking for mountain views and an excursion tailored to their own interests can include Muttersberg or the Alpine Art Muttersberg circular trail. Val Blu adds a wellness focus to the selection.

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For the overarching travel overview: Bludenz District.