Austria · Walking Tours

2-Hour Habsburg Emperors Walking Tour in Feldkirch with Schattenburg

2 Hours Round trip from Feldkirch Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Schattenburg Castle, where the Habsburg bailiffs once resided
02 Follow the traces of Emperor Maximilian I through Feldkirch
03 See places associated with Franz I in the historic town centre
04 Explore Margarethenkapf for beautiful views over Feldkirch, the Ill, and the nearby mountains
05 End near the former Jesuit college and convent of Stella Matutina

The Habsburg Emperors came to Feldkirch during or after particular historical events. This walking tour leads through natural surroundings and architectural gems, beginning at Schattenburg Castle, where the Habsburg bailiffs resided. From there, the route follows traces of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg, continues to places associated with Franz I, and ends near the former Jesuit college and convent, where more stays of the Habsburg emperors are remembered.

Walk to the Margarethenkapf, with a difference in altitude of 50 meters, providing a beautiful view over the town, the river Ill, and the nearby mountains.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Feldkirch

Languages English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Historic Feldkirch and Margarethenkapf Walk

Start the tour in the historical center of the town.
Walk to the Margarethenkapf, with a difference in altitude of 50 meters, providing a beautiful view over the town, the river Ill, and the nearby mountains.
Return to the medieval part of town.
Admire the Jugendstil architecture of some buildings.
Finish the tour near the Conservatory of Music.