Laterns: Nature, Experiences and Walser History

Laterns combines striking landscapes with experiences that can be planned in very different ways. You can discover the cultural landscape of the Laternsertal on a ravine hike, enjoy a summer toboggan run with special features or explore interactive stations and an audio drama tour at Klangberg. There is also a piece of Walser history to discover at Laterns Parish Church. When choosing your holiday apartment or holiday home, it is therefore worth deciding first what you want the main focus of your trip to be.

Hiking among ravines, meadows and rock faces

The nature around Laterns can be experienced along a variety of routes. The ravine hike from Kühboden to Laterns leads through the cultural landscape of the Laternsertal, across flower meadows and wet meadows, and through the typical ravines of the Vorarlberg Flysch. Those interested in special rock formations will find vertical and overhanging rock faces in the Üble Gorge. This is where Vorarlberg’s hardest rock strata, made of siliceous limestone, come to the surface.

A section of the long-distance hiking trail Min Weag also offers a specific experience to consider when planning: The river crossing on section Min Weag 27 between Laterns and Viktorsberg is marked in red and white and secured with ropes, railings and metal steps. This information helps you match hiking ideas more precisely to your own preferences. Depending on whether you prefer to walk through meadows, ravines or to a distinctive rock formation, you can shape your stay in different ways.

Summer Toboggan Run and Klangberg as Shared Experiences

In the Laternsertal, there is an 800 m-long summer toboggan run that passes through a forest and includes overpasses, underpasses and several jumps. An inclined lift takes passengers to the start. The run also has a speed measurement section. The classic summer toboggan run in the Laternsertal is the only one of its kind in Vorarlberg, giving it a distinctive place among the region’s excursion destinations.

A different experience is offered by the Klang Kugelbahn trail at Klangberg in Laterns. The trail is 3.5 km long and has eight interactive stations. In addition, there is the interactive audio drama tour “The Search for the Magical Melody”, which is accessed using the free Locandy app. Those who want to combine physical activity with playful or digital discoveries when planning their trip can make these activities separate focal points. This gives families a choice between a fast-paced ride, sound stations and a narrated tour, without every holiday day having to look the same.

Parish Church and Walser History

The history of the village can also be incorporated into your trip. A chapel was consecrated in 1411 at the site of today’s Laterns Parish Church. A statue of St. Theodul dating from the 15th century on the high altar of Laterns Parish Church recalls the origins of the Walser people. This historical aspect complements the nature and leisure activities: You can get to know Laterns not only through its trails and activities, but also through its ecclesiastical history.

Choosing the Right Accommodation Based on Your Travel Plans

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Laterns, you can use your preferred mix of daily activities as a guide. If hiking is the main focus, the landscapes and trails described should shape your plans. If you would like to combine shared activities with the summer toboggan run or Klangberg, these experiences should take priority. If you are also interested in history, the parish church and its long development can likewise form part of your personal itinerary. This keeps your choice of accommodation closely connected to the way you want to discover Laterns, without reducing the village to just one holiday theme.

You can also visit Innerlaterns as another destination. For further trip planning, pages on Klaus, Rankweil, Göfis, Feldkirch, Schlins, Furx and Dünserberg are also available.

To the higher-level travel overview: Feldkirch.