Discover Götzis: Gorge, Moorland and Culture

Götzis combines impressive natural experiences with historic sites and a variety of activities for active, culture-loving and family-oriented holidays. Particularly characteristic are the Örflaschlucht gorge, Götzner Moos and the Hohe Kugel. There are also short educational trail options, an outdoor pool, via ferratas and distinctive buildings. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Götzis can therefore easily combine their preferred holiday focus with the location and their own daily plans.

Gorge, Moorland and Mountain Landscape

The Örflaschlucht gorge is a natural and excursion destination in Götzis. The Emmebach stream has carved its way into the rock there; at the same time, the gorge is part of the Hohe Kugel-Hoher Freschen-Mellental nature reserve. Götzner Moos, also known as Orsanken Moos, extends over 26.2 hectares between Hohe Kugel and Hohe Lug. The surrounding area therefore offers different types of landscape, without all experiences having the same character.

Anyone planning a mountain hike will find a distinctive destination in the Hohe Kugel: The mountain is 1,645 m high and lies above the Rhine Valley. It is considered one of the region’s most beautiful hiking destinations. For a different kind of day in nature, the two ponds of Gasserweiher are suitable; they were created through clay extraction by the Gasser brickworks. Fishing is permitted at the northern pond after purchasing a fishing permit.

Active Days and Trails with Varying Levels of Difficulty

The Arbogast organic educational trail can be explored in two versions. The shorter route is approximately 1.9 km long, while a 2.9 km version is also available for more motivated hikers. At nine stations, the numerous positive functions of organic farming are presented in a playful way. Large sections of the educational trail are accessible with a pushchair. This makes it a practical option for families who want to combine exercise with vivid information without committing to a long route.

For visitors with sporting experience, there are more challenging via ferratas. The Via Kapf is rated difficulty level C/D; mountain experience as well as via ferrata equipment, a helmet and via ferrata gloves are required. You should take this information into account when planning your day. Anyone looking for water and play instead will find two swimming pools, a diving tower, a spacious toddlers’ area, a playground, table tennis tables and a beach volleyball court at the swimming pool in the Riebe.

Historic Sites and Culture in Götzis

The Old Parish Church of St. Ulrich dates back approximately to the year 1000. Neu-Montfort Castle was built by the Montfort family at the beginning of the 14th century. Today, the keep remains as a ruin, while the palace has completely disappeared. This allows different historical traces to be combined in a cultural programme without equating the surviving parts with the lost structure.

The Jonas-Schlössle was built around 1584 by the Jonas family and is considered one of the finest examples of an aristocratic Renaissance country estate in Vorarlberg. The Wasserhaus creates a deliberately different atmosphere: It was conceived as a place for contemplation and appreciation of water as an essential element of life. The five-by-five-metre concrete house has 820 precisely drilled openings and a pyramid tilted inwards. Inside are a rectangular water basin and a drinking fountain.

For the evening, the Kulturbühne AMBACH offers another cultural perspective. It is a venue for spoken theatre and cabaret as well as a permanent part of Vorarlberg’s theatre and cabaret scene.

Mobility When Choosing Your Accommodation

Local transport connections may play a role in choosing your location. Gasserweiher can be reached from Götzis railway station in about five minutes on foot; there are also connections by bicycle or local bus. Landbus route 445 runs regularly between Götzis railway station and St. Arbogast, continuing in the direction of Feldkirch. Depending on whether you want to focus on nature, culture, swimming or excursions, this information may be helpful when looking for suitable accommodation in Götzis.

More Places to Consider When Planning Your Trip

If you would like to compare other places in addition to Götzis, you can also include Koblach, Frastanz, Göfis, Dünserberg, Viktorsberg, Röns, Schlins and Fraxern in your considerations.

For the overarching travel overview: Feldkirch.