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06.09.2022
What do we do in Kleinwalsertal when the sun is on vacation? Even if it rains on your vacation, you can still enjoy a wonderful day thanks to the wide variety of alternative offers and rain-suitable hikes. So pack your rain jacket and off you go!
go for a rain hike 1. discover nature from a new perspective
Hiking in the rain has its own special charm. Especially the hikes into our side valleys are a special nature experience on rainy days. The lush green landscape and the play of colors of the alpine flowers come into their own on rainy days. Enjoy the refreshingly cool air on your way through the Bärgunttal, Wildental, Gemsteltal or Schwarzwassertal valleys. Puddles to jump into and a warm chocolate at the hut await little rain hikers. You might even spot the odd Alpine salamander emerging from its hiding place.
click here for tour searchexperiences around culture and cuisine 2. learn from the professionals
How do the holes get into the cheese or the milk into the glass? What secrets does the Walser water hold and which tasty herbs grow mostly unnoticed along the way? The Kleinwalsertal nature experts and hiking guides, hut keepers and dairy farmers share their expert knowledge during exciting and interesting experiences such as a family outing to the alp, a cheese hike through the Gemsteltal valley, a pleasure hike followed by cooking on the alp or a nature excursion to the mysterious water worlds. You will experience the mystical side of Walser nature on the accompanying hikes.
click here for the experiencesbreitachklamm gorge with lots of water 3. enjoy natural spectacles from the picture book
The Breitachklamm gorge between Oberstdorf and Kleinwalsertal is an impressive natural spectacle. The power of the water is particularly evident after a rainy day. Listen to the rushing of the river and be fascinated by the waterfalls and rivulets along the rock walls.
More informationShopping, eating & enjoying 4. just take your time
Take a leisurely stroll along the shop windows, buy souvenirs for the Kleinwalsertal feeling at home and enjoy a delicious piece of cake with a coffee... The villages of Riezlern, Hirschegg and Mittelberg as well as Baad invite you to take a relaxing stroll on rainy days with cafés, restaurants and various shopping opportunities. Take your time to enjoy, linger and watch the hustle and bustle in the villages.
Click here for the overviewinatura in Dornbirn 6. stay curious
Even on rainy days, you can explore nature - and even stay dry. The “inatura” in Dornbirn is a special kind of museum and has something to offer everyone. Because the focus here is on trying things out and experiencing them. The journey takes you through the mountain, forest and water habitats typical of Vorarlberg. In the end, we overcome the limits of what is possible and literally go inside ourselves. The inatura makes our bodies accessible. On your way through the inatura permanent exhibition, you will not only encounter extraordinary, historical industrial architecture, but also technical stations - the Science Zones. Current special exhibitions, a restaurant, playground and the Dornbirn city garden as well as the proximity to the pedestrian zone in the city center make a trip to inatura an experience.
More informationShopping, eating & enjoying 7. broaden your horizons
Experience the art of brewing up close. Have you ever taken a look behind the scenes of a brewery or distillery? On a guided tour of one of the region's beer breweries or schnapps distilleries, you can find out how much dedication and experience goes into the production of alcoholic and non-alcoholic specialties. You will gain an insight into traditional crafts and can sample one or two specialties (with a refreshing lemonade tasting, some of which are also suitable for children). The Zöttler private brewery, the Allgäu distillery and Schäffler Bräu offer opportunities.
informpark, swoboda alpin climbing center& Allgäulino 8. high up
Further and further up the rock - only indoors. Climbing enthusiasts can get into the action in the climbing gyms in the area and really work off their energy. Which route do I choose next? How high can I get on the bouldering or climbing wall? Improved climbing strategies and new techniques can then be tried out directly on the rock in sunny weather. The informpark in Oberstdorf and the swoboda alpin climbing center in Kempten offer this opportunity. The very young action heroes should definitely not miss a visit to the Allgäulino in Wertach!
Ski museum in the Walserhaus & museums in the surrounding area 9. go on a journey back in time
On which boards did the Walser people learn to ski in the past? The ski museum in the Walserhaus in Hirschegg tells the story of the beginnings of skiing in the late nineteenth century up to the 1940s. In the Burgberg ore mines on the Grünten, you can follow in the footsteps of the former open-cast mines and learn all about the painstaking manual work involved in extracting iron ore. And if you're wondering how the Romans lived in the Oberallgäu, you'll get your answer at the Cambodunum Archaeological Park in Kempten. Embark on a journey of discovery to the oldest written city in Germany and gain exciting impressions of the way of life in the former Roman provincial capital.
Wonnemar, Aquaria & Alpspitz-Bathing-Center 10. experience fun and relaxation in the water
Water fun as far as the eye can see! Boredom literally falls into the water at the various adventure pools in the area. Water slides, whirlpools and wave pools await young and old water nymphs to romp around and splash about in.
Those seeking relaxation are in good hands in the wellness and sauna areas of the pools. Between fresh infusions and the soothing scent of mint and honey, time stands still for a few hours while you leave the stress of everyday life behind you. Nearby swimming pools include the Wonnemar in Sonthofen, the Aquaria in Oberstaufen and the Alpspitz-Bade-Center in Nesselwang.
