BludenzThings to do

Things to do in Bludenz

  1. Suchard Chocolate Shop

    One of Bludenz's best features can't even be seen. Almost anywhere you wander in the centre, the rich, enticing aroma of chocolate will fill your nostrils. The source of these divine smells is the Suchard chocolate factory; unfortunately there are no guided tours but you can stock up on chocs at its Suchard Chocolate Shop .

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  2. Cable Car

    cable car rises up to Muttersberg (1401m), the starting point for numerous hiking, Nordic walking and cycling trails. If you don’t want to walk it, catch bus 1 from in front of the train station to the cable car station.

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  3. Nova Bräu

    Copper vats gleam at this cavernous brewpub, cranking out hearty fare like Tafelspitz (boiled beef) washed down with Fohrenburger beer (from the brewery opposite). At the front, Arche Nova bar is a ship complete with palms and fish lights.

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  4. Remise

    This laid-back café serves up an arty atmosphere and tasty snacks from salads and toasties to curries. The cultural venue next door regularly hosts exhibitions, film screenings and concerts.

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  5. Kletterhalle

    The Austrian Alpine Club’s Kletterhalle is an excellent climbing hall where you can practise clambering up boulders before tackling the real thing in the Alps.

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  6. City Tour

    To explore the other attractions, join a free City Tour organised by the tourist office; departing at 10:00 on Thursday from mid-May till October.

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  7. Altes Rathaus

    A sleek newcomer to Bludenz, this glass-fronted café on the main drag rustles up cheese-rich specialities, steaks and yummy cakes.

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  8. Spar

    In the pedestrian-only area in the town centre is the Kronenhaus department store, with a Spar supermarket.

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  9. Spar Supermarket

    In the pedestrian-only area in the town centre is the Kronenhaus department store, with a Spar Supermarket .

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  10. Stadtmuseum

    The Stadtmuseum houses a small display on folk art and prehistoric finds.

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  12. St Laurentiuskirche

    St Laurentiuskirche, dominated by an octagonal, onion-domed spire.

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