Summer vacation & Winter vacation in Damüls in Bregenzerwald

Summer holiday at the 4* Alpinresort Damüls in the heart of Vorarlberg

Experience an unparalleled winter vacation in the heart of Vorarlberg at the 4-star Alpinresort Damüls, a true gem in the "world's snowiest village". Situated at an altitude of 1,430 meters, Damüls benefits year after year from its fantastic snow conditions, making it a paradise for winter sports enthusiasts.

Our Alpinresort Hotel & Apartment, only 500 meters from the nearest lift, offers you the ideal starting point for your winter and ski vacation in the Bregenzerwald. Dive into the Mellau-Damüls ski area, the largest ski area in the Bregenzerwald, and enjoy unforgettable days in the snow!

The Mellau-Damüls ski area offers optimal conditions for all winter sports enthusiasts: With a ski rental directly at the lift, 29 facilities and 109 kilometers of slopes, there is something for everyone. The speed measurement tracks, ski tunnels, and ski schools are conveniently reachable on foot in just 8 minutes from our resort. The surrounding ski areas are also easily accessible by the ski bus, which stops right in front of our door. Take advantage of the 3-Valley Pass and explore a total of 38 ski areas, 179 facilities, and 506 km of slopes.

But it's not just skiers and snowboarders who get their money's worth in Damüls. Winter hiking trails, high-altitude cross-country ski tracks, toboggan runs, and snowshoe tours in the Bregenzerwald offer diverse activities for every taste. Especially during the pre-Christmas season, traditional Christmas markets enchant the region and create a unique cozy atmosphere amidst the mountains.

Experience unforgettable winter moments at Alpinresort Damüls and let yourself be enchanted by the magic of the snow. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Summer destinations in the Bregenzerwald

Hiking and cable cars

Damülser circular tour (Start: Uga Express lift station in Damüls, walking time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 2 hours)
Mittagspitze (Start: from the Alpinresort Damüls, walking time including return approx. 3:45 hours – for proficient hikers)
Kanisfluh (Start: Mellau cable car station, driving time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 22 minutes, walking time including return approx. 6:30 hours)
Alpe Oberdamüls (Start: from the Alpinresort Damüls, walking time including return approx. 2:15 hrs)
Alpe Unterdamüls (Start: from the Alpinresort Damüls, walking time including return approx. 2 hrs)
Sünser Spitze circular tour (Start: from the Alpinresort Damüls, walking time including return approx. 05:30 hrs)
Karrenseilbahn cable car in Dornbirn (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 50 mins)

Mountain biking

Mellental circular tour (Start: Mellau town centre, journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 1:30 hrs + 3 hrs circular tour, easy difficulty, total distance from Damüls approx. 56 km, Mellau circular tour only approx. 18.5 km with 755 m ascent)
Hahnenkopf circular tour (Start: from the Alpinresort Damüls, journey time approx. 2:35 hours, medium difficulty, route approx. 5.3 km with 354 m ascent)
Bike Park Schoppernau of the Bregenzerwald Bike School (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 12 mins by car / approx. 1:00 hr by bike)
Bikepark Brandnertal in Tschengla (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls by car approx. 52 mins)

Golf and minigolf

Bludenz-Braz Golf Club (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 49 mins)
Naturpark Golf Club Brand (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 52 mins)
Minigolf Dornbirn (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 50 mins)

Paragliding, tandem flying, climbing, canyoning and more

Bregenzerwald Flight School (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 27 mins)
Damüls forest high ropes course with Flying Fox Zipwire (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 5 mins)
Aqua high ropes course in Schwarzenberg (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 18 mins)
Abendrot Klettersteig via ferrata at Widerschrofen (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 20 mins, difficult, length approx. 0.9 km, 45 mins and 120 m ascent)
Canyoning Team Vorarlberg (various tours)
Canyoning with High 5 outdoor in Lingenau (journey time depends on meeting point)
Indoor Spielpark Damüls (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 2 mins, walking time 18 minutes)
Bungee jumping in Lingenau (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 42 mins)
Rafting on the Bregenzer Ach river (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 26 mins)
Balloon ride in Bezau (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 28 mins)

Summer toboggan runs and wildlife parks

Laterns summer toboggan run and fun park (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 45 mins, length of run approx. 800 m)
Alpine-Coaster-Golm in Tschagguns (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 1 hour, length of run approx. 2.6 km)
Faschina summer tubing run (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 3 mins, length of run approx. 75 m)
Feldkirch Wildlife Park (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 56 mins)
Pfänder Wildlife Park in Bregenz (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 1:20 hrs)

Swimming pools and lakes

Lake Seewaldsee in Fontanella (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 15 mins)
Schoppernau woodland pool (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 19 mins)
Mellau swimming pool (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 25 mins)
Au swimming pool (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 15 mins)
Lake Kalbelesee in Wart (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 37 mins)
VAL BLU Resort Spa & Sports in Bludenz (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 47 mins)
Bregenz indoor swimming pool at Lake Bodensee (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 1:05 hrs)
Aquaria Erlebnisbad aqua complex in Oberallgäu (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 1:05 hrs)

Museums

Damüls Ski Museum (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 2 mins, walking time approx. 20 minutes)
Blons Doll Museum (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 24 mins)
Denkmalhof-Heimatmuseum (Museum of Local History) at Großes Walsertal in Flecken (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 14 mins)
Angelika Kaufmann Museum in Schwarzenberg (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 32 mins)

Bregenzerwald Guest Card

From 1 May to 31 October , you'll receive a free Bregenzerwald Guest Card when you spend 3 or more nights at our hotel! Take advantage of great offers around Damüls and enjoy your summer or autumn holiday at the 4* Alpinresort.

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Winter holiday at the 4* Alpinresort Damüls in the heart of Vorarlberg

Experience an unforgettable summer vacation in the heart of Vorarlberg at the 4-star Alpinresort Damüls and discover the endless possibilities of the Bregenzerwald! Only about 500 meters from our accommodation is the Damüls cable car, which takes you to an altitude of 1,800 meters. Here, you will find picturesque hiking trails, exciting mountain bike routes, and cozy mountain huts where you can enjoy regional delicacies.

For even more adventure and discovery, receive the Bregenzerwald and Großes Walsertal Guest Card from us for free when you stay for three or more nights between May and October. With this card, you can enjoy many attractions and leisure activities in the area at no cost. Explore the fascinating peaks of the Mittagspitze and Sünser Spitze in Damüls or the impressive Kanisfluh in nearby Au. Or enjoy the tranquility at Seewaldsee, which is only a 15-minute drive away, or experience the thrill on the regional summer toboggan runs.

Whether you are a passionate climber, golfer, or lover of other summer sports, the Bregenzerwald has something for everyone. Visit us and experience unforgettable moments full of relaxation, adventure, and enjoyment - we promise you will feel completely at home with us!

Winter destinations in the Bregenzerwald

Ski lifts, snow parks, tours, ski schools and more

Uga Express Lift (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 2 mins, walking time approx. 8 minutes)
Oberdamüls double chairlift (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 3 mins)
Walisgaden Lift (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 8 mins)
Diedamskopf cable car in the Diedamskopf ski resort (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 17 mins)
Haldenlift in the Bödele ski resort (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 33 mins)
Damüls snow park (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 8 mins)
Schmuseweg ski tour the Alpe Unterdamüls (Start: Damüls Kirchdorf, journey time to starting point from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 3 mins, tour time approx. 1:45 hrs with a 5.6 km route and 183 m ascent)
Drei Wannen free riding in Damüls Faschina (Start: Ravine bridge near the Glatthorn-Vierersesselbahn lift station, journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 6 mins, free ride time approx. 23 mins with a 1.5 km route)
Night ski run in Faschina until March, every Thursday from 6-9 pm (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 3 mins)
Damüls Ski School (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 3 mins, walking time approx. 9 mins, tel. +43 (0)5510 295)
Mellau Ski School (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 23 mins)
Intersport Matt ski hire in Damüls (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 3 mins, walking time approx. 9 minutes)
Sport Broger ski hire in Mellau (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 22 mins)

Cross-country, winter and snowshoe hiking

Unterdamüls high-altitude cross-country ski trail (Start: Oberdamüls chairlift, journey time to the starting point from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 5 mins, cross-country trail 6 km, altitude 1,500 m, medium difficulty)
Stofel high-altitude cross-country ski trail (Start: Furkastraße Damüls, journey time to the starting point from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 7 mins, cross-country trail 5 km, altitude 1,700 m, medium to difficult)
Snowshoe hike to the Alpe Kanis (Start: Mellau cable car, journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 27 mins, walking time approx. 2 hrs, altitude approx. 1,460 m)
Uga circular tour (Start: Uga valley station, journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 1 min, hiking route 2.5 km with approx. 1 hr walking time)
Small circular village tour of Damüls (Start: Damüls Kirchdorf, journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 3 mins, hiking route 1.8 km with approx. 40 min. walking time)

Tobogganing and ice skating

Damüls night toboggan run on the Uga nature toboggan run every Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 pm (Start: Uga Express cable car, journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 2 mins, walking time approx. 8 mins, toboggan run 2.5 km with 20 mins tobogganing time and 451 m ascent)
Dosegg nature toboggan run in Mellau (Start: Mellau village centre, journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 22 mins, toboggan run 1.8 km with 50 mins tobogganing time and 125 m ascent)
Gschwend nature toboggan run in Bezau (Start: Parzelle Greben in Bezau, journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 27 mins, toboggan run 1.5 km with 120 m ascent)
Hinterplärsch natural ice rink in Bludenz (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 47 mins)
Lech indoor ice skating rink (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 54 mins)

Indoor swimming pools

VAL BLU Resort Spa & Sports in Bludenz (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 47 mins)
Bregenz indoor swimming pool at Lake Bodensee (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 1:05 hrs)
Aquaria Erlebnisbad aqua complex in Oberallgäu (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 1:05 hrs)
Town baths in Dornbirn (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 49 mins)

Museen

Damüls Ski Museum (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 2 mins, walking time approx. 17 minutes)
Blons Doll Museum (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 22 mins)
Denkmalhof-Heimatmuseum (Museum of Local History) at Großes Walsertal in Flecken (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 13 mins)

Christmas markets

Raggal Christmas market (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 22 mins)
Blons Christmas market (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 20 mins)
Andelsbuch Christmas market on (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 33 mins)
Feldkircher Blosengelmarkt (journey time from the Alpinresort Damüls approx. 50 mins)

3 Valleys Ski Pass Vorarlberg

The 3 Valleys Pass is the most popular season ticket in Vorarlberg and is your entrance ticket to 38 ski resorts as well as 7 snow parks. Discover the pistes of the Großen Walsertal valley, the Bregenzerwald, the Lechtal valley and Allgäu. The ski pass is available from and is available throughout the entire winter season.

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Important information for getting to the Alpinresort Damüls in winter

Please note that the Furkajoch Passstraße L51 road is closed off once the snow arrives. Arriving to Damüls in the Bregenzerwald from Germany and Switzerland is only possible via Mellau.

A useful tip: The Ski Arlberg ski resort opens up many other opportunities

Anyone wishing to explore beyond the largest ski resort in the Bregenzerwald, the Damüls Mellau ski resort, and discover the largest interconnected ski resort in Austria is in the right place at the Alpinresort. In addition to the Damüls lift station situated just 500 m away, you can reach Warth to access the Ski Arlberg ski resort in around a 40-minute drive. From here 8-person gondola lifts take you to Lech Zürs or St. Anton am Arlberg to name but a few options.