Koblach: Reed Landscape and Cultural History

For a stay in Koblach, you can choose from a range of focuses: landscape and nature observation, outdoor activities or cultural history. Kummenberg and Koblacher Ried shape the nature-related themes, while the Museum of Prehistory, the ZollArt exhibition space and the Schollaloch open-air museum offer a variety of cultural perspectives. The topics that interest you most provide a practical starting point for planning your days in Koblach.

Landscape and Outdoor Activities in Koblach

Kummenberg is 667 metres high, lies entirely within the municipality of Koblach and is a popular destination for excursions. Koblacher Ried covers almost 100 hectares, and its fen meadows are home to 300 plant species. At the same time, it provides a habitat for numerous species, some of which have become rare, and is also used for local recreation. The protected fen meadows are closed to visitors each year from 15 March through 31 August. Bear this restriction in mind when planning a visit to the Ried. During walks in the Ried, visitors observe plants and animals and recall their names. By comparison, the embankments along the Rhine and the Frutz offer opportunities for cycling, horse riding and walking.

Getting There by Landbus

Koblach is served by Landbus routes 462 (formerly 57), 461 (formerly 58) and 181 (formerly 22). Check the timetable for your specific journey before planning your trip. This lets you factor the bus ride into your day without relying on a particular connection.

Prehistory, Exhibitions and Ways to Visit

The Museum of Prehistory displays original artefacts and replicas of finds that are over 8,000 years old. The finds on display at the Museum of Prehistory provide evidence of the oldest human settlement in Vorarlberg. A visit to the museum therefore connects the objects on display with a central theme in Vorarlberg’s prehistory.

Visits and guided tours are possible on weekdays during office hours; you can also arrange appointments with Johannes Tschohl at any time. If you plan to visit the museum, coordinate your visit with these options. The ZollArt exhibition space offers a different format: it hosts five to six exhibitions each year by members of the KunstVorarlberg association and guest artists. The space can be viewed from all sides at any time, but visitors cannot enter. The two cultural venues therefore offer different ways to visit: the museum offers visits and guided tours, while the ZollArt exhibition space can be viewed from outside.

Past Ways of Life and Living Traditions

The Schollaloch open-air museum offers insights into life and work in times past. For those interested in earlier ways of living and working, it provides a different perspective on cultural history from the archaeological finds at the Museum of Prehistory. The Schollasteacher also offer nature experiences at Schollaloch. The Faschingsgilde Schollasteacher keeps the Schollenstechen tradition alive. The Schollasteacher also run Broger's Stall in the customs and traditions exhibition space. So in Koblach, alongside collections and exhibitions, you’ll find offerings that include nature experiences, historical insights and the preservation of a local tradition.

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For the higher-level travel overview: Feldkirch.