Discover Bürserberg

Bürserberg combines an alpine landscape with a vivid history of the Walser people. Anyone wishing to plan a trip featuring culture, distinctive landscapes and selected trails will find a variety of options here for planning each day. When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, you can therefore first consider whether your priority is historical insights, hikes on the Tschengla or family-friendly excursions.

Walser culture and historic sites

An important cultural point of reference is the Paarhof Buacher farm complex – local history museum in Bürserberg. The complex is protected as a listed monument by ordinance. At the local history museum, you can gain vivid insights into the former life and work of mountain farmers; the special construction methods and the culture of the Walser people are also brought to life.

The parish church of “Saint Joseph” is also part of the village’s character. The church was elevated to become Bürserberg’s parish church in 1736 following its separation from Bürs and has preserved its Baroque character to this day. Its highly visible onion dome gives the building, dedicated to Saint Joseph, its distinctive appearance in the alpine mountain landscape. Anyone wishing to learn more about historic sites can include the “Traces of History” cultural trail in their plans. It starts at the “Bürserberg Museum” bus stop.

Tschengla, stone circles and distinctive landscapes

The Tschengla high plateau is located in Bürserberg at an elevation of 1,250 metres. Neolithic stone circles with a history spanning thousands of years can be found there. Four information boards provide an overview map as well as further information about their history and significance. This allows a stay on the plateau to be combined with a cultural theme without nature and the landscape taking a back seat.

Another special feature is the Schesamurbruch, described as Europe’s largest mudflow scar. The “Schesamurbruch–Tschengla” hike leads from Bürserberg to the Tschengla high plateau and offers views of the imposing Schesamurbruch. This combination of trail, high plateau and landscape is ideal for anyone who likes to plan their days away around a specific destination rather than a general loop.

Trails and activities for different days away

For an excursion requiring less walking, the trail to the Ausserberg waterfall is designated as easy, family-friendly and suitable for pushchairs. Anyone looking for a more athletic activity can consider the Löcher toboggan run, which is of moderate difficulty. The Brandnertal Bikepark can be accessed from Tschengla in Bürserberg; from there, the Loischkopf cable car takes you to the Loischkopf, the highest point in the bike park.

Winter activities are also among the options described: A guided introductory snowshoe tour on the Tschengla high plateau teaches the correct technique, and suitable equipment is available locally. The short, signposted Burtscha Tour is a beginner ski tour leading from Tschengla to the Burtschasattel.

More destinations for planning your trip

If you would like to choose additional destinations alongside Bürserberg, you can find the direct travel destinations here: Nüziders, Sankt Anton Im Montafon, Partenen, Gargellen, Bludesch, Sankt Gallenkirch, Lorüns and Silbertal.

You can discover another regional speciality at the Alpe Rona show dairy: visitors can watch the cheesemaker making cheese there. In addition to history, landscapes and activities, Bürserberg therefore also offers an insight into a traditional form of food production.

For the main travel overview: Bludenz.