Discover Schoppernau: Church, Felder Museum and Mountain World

Schoppernau combines an impressive cultural history with literary traces and experiences in nature. Those planning a trip can focus on different aspects here: a visit to the parish church, exploring the life and work of Franz Michael Felder, or an excursion into the mountain world at Diedamskopf. When looking for a holiday apartment, it is therefore worth considering first which of these experiences should shape your days.

Cultural History in the Parish Church

Schoppernau Parish Church was built in 1710. Inside, the rich stucco framing the paintings and windows immediately stands out. It was created in 1796 and still adorns the church today. The church therefore offers a tangible way to engage with the history of the village: architecture, furnishings and dates can be directly connected during a visit.

For travelers interested in culture, the parish church is an attraction in its own right, offering an experience different from an exhibition or a walk through the landscape. Families can use the visit to discover historical details together and then choose another focus for the day. A holiday apartment in Schoppernau provides the starting point for your personal daily itinerary, without requiring you to limit your trip to just one type of experience.

Franz Michael Felder in the Museum and Along the Trail

The Franz Michael Felder Museum presents the writer’s life and work through various media. On display are reproductions of manuscripts, photographs and other important original documents. Introductory and explanatory texts are arranged on a 25-meter-long and three-meter-high fabric panel. This creates a detailed presentation in which images, written documents and explanatory information come together.

The museum is complemented by a video projection and listening stations. There, you can discover historical readings by Felder, Felder poems set to music and features about Felder. The visit therefore appeals not only to readers, but also offers access to the region’s literary history through images and sound.

Another way to get closer to Franz Michael Felder is the Franz Michael Felder Trail. It leads from Hinterhopfreben to Schoppernau. Along the route, signs featuring quotations from Franz Michael Felder’s work highlight important aspects of his life. Those who enjoy reading while walking and connecting impressions with biographical references will find a different rhythm here than in the museum. Depending on your preferred daily itinerary, you can therefore choose between the exhibition and the trail or include both in your trip planning.

Mountain World and Trails with Different Focal Points

At the mountain station of Diedamskopf, the interactive exhibition “Mountain World: See and Be Amazed” explores the adventurous world of animals, the stories of primeval rocks and the wonders of nature. The exhibition provides a distinct focus alongside Schoppernau’s cultural offerings and turns attention to nature-related topics that can be explored in an engaging and interactive way.

For a different excursion, the easy hiking trail from the cable car’s middle station to Breitenalpe is a good option. It passes a small moor lake on the way to Falzalpe. The route can be incorporated into your daily itinerary as a quieter alternative, while the exhibition at the mountain station offers a more thematic approach to the mountain world. Those traveling with children or wishing to accommodate different interests within the group can thus weigh cultural, natural-history and activity-oriented experiences without limiting the trip to a single theme.

Choosing the Right Starting Point

The attractions mentioned provide clear direction for your search for accommodation. If church art and literature are to be the main focus, you can consider Schoppernau the cultural highlight of your trip. If you prefer nature-related topics or a route with a moor lake and Falzalpe, you can organize your daily itinerary differently accordingly. A holiday apartment is well suited to a trip where you arrange your excursions independently and structure your stay around the interests of your travel group. What matters is less a fixed program than the question of which combination of history, literature and nature you would like to experience.

Compare Other Places

If you would like to consider other places in addition to Schoppernau, here is a compact selection: Riezlern, Schröcken, Schwarzach, Langenegg, Möggers, Alberschwende, Hittisau and Lauterach.

For the higher-level travel overview: Bregenz.