Ski vacations Riezlern – idyllic holiday at the foot of the Fellhorn!

Riezlern

The village of Riezlern, situated at the head of the Kleinwalsertal valley and just a few kilometres from the German border, lies at an altitude of 1,089 m. Riezlern is dominated by the peaks of the Fellhorn (2,038 m) and the Kanzelwand (2,058 m). With its districts of Wald, Schwende, Unterwestegg and Egg, it is the largest municipality in Kleinwalsertal in Austria. Its location makes it the ideal gateway to the two-country Fellhorn/Kanzelwand ski area with a connection to Oberstdorf in Germany. Riezlern is considered the main town in Kleinwalsertal and spreads out along the course of the Breitach river.

In addition to the idyllic surroundings and a tranquil village with a parish church, the village also offers an entertaining range of leisure activities. Those seeking peace and quiet can enjoy a stroll through the spa gardens. For all those who want more excitement, an evening at the Casino Kleinwalsertal, the smallest casino in Austria, is a must. Of course, winter sports are not neglected either, with skiing and snowboarding, tobogganing, snowshoeing or ski touring. The Kanzelwand cable car starts directly in Riezlern and takes winter sports enthusiasts comfortably to the ski area. Another highlight is the nearby Breitachklamm gorge, which is worth a visit at any time of year. Families, active holidaymakers and those seeking peace and quiet will all enjoy a fulfilling winter holiday in Riezlern in Kleinwalsertal.

Kleinwalsertal

Along the northern rim of the Alps, in Vorarlberg, lies the Kleinwalsertal, also known as the Kleines Walsertal (small Walser valley). This high-alpine valley reaches up to 1,250 m altitude and is surrounded by the mountain ranges of the Allgäu Alps. The enclosed geographical location, makes this area only accessible via the German side of the border, via Oberstdorf. The Walserschanze is the naturals border line between Austria and Germany and the only way into the valley. Towards the south, the valley is enclosed by the Große Widderstein (2,533 m), among other peaks, which form the border to the Vorarlberger Land.

Along the spacious valley basin, the resorts Riezlern, Hirschegg, Mittelberg and Baad can be found. The idyllic villages are the perfect starting point for extensive mountain sports and excursions into the wonderful nature. Winter sports fans will find a great selection of pistes in a total of 4 skiing mountains, in both countries. This mountains include e.g. the Hohe Ifen (2,229 m) as well as the Fellhorn and Kanzelwand on the other side of the border.

Travel Riezlern

• By train: Oberstdorf im Allgäu (approx. 10 km)
• By plane: St. Gallen-Altenrhein (approx. 90 km), Innsbruck (approx. 165 km), Zurich (approx. 185 km), Munich (approx. 205 km)