Summer activities
Enjoy nature while hiking, mountain biking, running, golfing and fly fishing, adventure with rafting and canyoning, exhilaration on the Flying Fox run and paragliding: the Bregenzerwald encourages a wide range of activities and offers numerous opportunities to try out new things in the company of knowledgeable experts. On this page we describe some selected highlights that are within a short distance of our house! You can find more activities for the whole family on the Bregenzerwald Tourism website!
Our local mountains
The Diedamskopf near Au-Schoppernau is one of the most beautiful panoramic mountains in the Bregenzerwald. You go up with the comfortable 8-seater gondola. The valley station can be reached in 15 minutes on foot from our house.
A few minutes' walk from the mountain station is the summit of the 2,090 meter high Diedamskopf. From there the view extends far over the mountains. When the weather is good you can even see as far as Lake Constance. Alpine meadows extend around the summit. Paragliders and hang gliders also find their starting points here. On the other side the mountain has a rocky slope that is impressive to look at. The mountain restaurant with sun terrace is ideal for relaxing. Or you can choose one of the hiking trails.
- Sunset cruises take place every Thursday from July 13th to September 7th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- A mountain breakfast is available every Tuesday from July 11th to September 5th, 2023 and every Wednesday from August 2nd to September 6th, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. (first mountain trip at 8 a.m.).
Kanisfluh, visible from afar, is one of the most famous mountains in the Bregenzerwald. It rises between Mellau, Schnepfau and Au.
The 2,044 meter high Kanisfluh is probably so well known because the mountain is easy to remember visually. From almost every higher place in northern Vorarlberg you can see the mighty massif with its steep rock faces. Guests staying in Mellau and Schnepfau enjoy the view of the rocky side of the Kanisfluh. The south side of the Kanisfluh, on the other hand, is gently curved, grassy green and only steeper near the summit. You can enjoy this view from Au and Schoppernau.
The Edelweißhütte, the starting point for numerous hiking opportunities, can be reached in a 20-minute drive. Or you can explore the Kanisfluh starting from Au - reachable in 10 minutes by car or on foot.
The playground in Schoppernau
The new playground, located right next to the Schoppernau outdoor pool, was opened in June 2017 and has since been very well received by both local and guest children. This “Bregenzerwald playground” was planned under expert guidance with great support from the Schoppernau population and great attention to detail. The design was inspired by the Bregenzerwald architecture and the craftsmanship and landscape appearance of the surrounding cultural area.
The new 3400 m2 playground offers a true children's paradise for playing, discovering, experiencing, climbing, jumping, swinging, sliding, balancing or simply romping around. For the little ones there are special attractions: wooden houses with original Bregenzerwald shingle roofs, a large shaded sand playground with an excavator and a “horse-drawn carriage” with a “pony” for riding.
You can reach the playground in 5 minutes on foot!
The swimming pools in the area
Enjoy the cool water at the edge of the forest in Waldbad Schoppernau, which you can reach in 5 minutes on foot!
The water is heated (24 degrees). Ideal for families with a children's paddling pool, children's pool (10 x 8 m) with a small slide, swimming pool (25 x 12 m) - disabled friendly.
Kiosk, café-restaurant Gräsalperstube, beach volleyball court, children's playground nearby.
Opening hours:
Mid-May to early September depending on the weather from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m
The Au outdoor swimming pool is located in the neighboring town of Au - this can be reached in 5 minutes by car.
The solar-heated swimming pool, the kiosk with the beautiful terrace and the wide slide invite you to a fun day of swimming. Families appreciate the separate area for playing and splashing around. The children's playground is located right next to the outdoor pool.
Adventure parks & forest ropes course
The forest ropes course with Flying Fox cable car in Damüls offers great experiences - you can reach it in 25 minutes by car!
The ropes course with six courses of various levels of difficulty is hidden in a forest below the town. You whiz through the middle of the forest on the Flying Fox.
From children under the age of six to grandmas and grandpas: the forest ropes course in Damüls offers climbing fun for everyone. It takes a good three hours to climb and explore the various courses. They are all located in the middle of the forest and pleasantly protected from the sun.
There is also a football pitch, a beach volleyball pitch, a children's playground and a barbecue area on site.
After eventful hours in the Damüls forest ropes course, a very special highlight awaits you. The Flying Fox takes you over a 40 meter deep gorge in two stages. Pure adrenaline rush.
In Warth-Schröcken, one adventure follows another with the Big5.
Every day a new thrill awaits those looking for fun and adrenaline. The mix of fun in the water and adrenaline at height will bring every outdoorsy person outside.
Looking for a new challenge?
Then try the Outdoor BIG5 in Warth-Schröcken: white water swimming, canyoning, flying fox, adventure park and via ferrata!
The five activities are offered at different levels of difficulty and are also suitable for groups and families. Of course, each of the BIG5 adventures can also be booked individually.
