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Schruns

Vorarlberg, Austria · Europe

About Schruns

Schruns works well as a base: 10 minutes from Vandans, 22km from Silvretta High Alpine Road.

Schruns is a town located in Vorarlberg, Austria. With a population of 3,818, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Schruns sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vienna time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Schruns to your route.

About Schruns

Schruns is a municipality in the Montafon valley (altitude 690 meters), in the Bludenz district of the westernmost Austrian state of Vorarlberg. To the west is the famous Zimba mountain, often called the "Vorarlberger Matterhorn," which is very popular among climbers and hikers.

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Where is Schruns located?

Schruns is located in Vorarlberg, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.0803 latitude, 9.9192 longitude.

What is the population of Schruns?

Schruns has a population of approximately 3,818 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
3,818
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Vorarlberg
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.0803, 9.9192

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Austria

Police
133
Ambulance
144
Fire
122
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.

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Worth the detour from Schruns

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Salginatobel Bridge

Robert Maillart's slender 1930 concrete arch spanning the Salgina ravine near Schiers: declared a World Monument and revered by engineers as one of the most beautiful bridges ever built.

19 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Silvretta High Alpine Road

A scenic toll road climbing past the Silvretta reservoir to the Bielerhöhe at 2036m, connecting the Montafon and Paznaun valleys in western Austria.

22 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Arlberg Pass

A historic crossing between Tyrol and Vorarlberg at 1793m, offering a scenic old-road alternative to the Arlberg tunnel through classic Austrian Alpine landscapes.

23 km · about 25 min drive

tunnel

Arlberg Road Tunnel

Austria's longest road tunnel runs 14 km beneath the Arlberg massif between Tyrol and Vorarlberg; in summer the scenic pass road above makes a fine alternative.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Malbun

Liechtenstein's only ski resort, an alpine bowl reached by a winding mountain road and ringed by trails.

24 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Triesenberg

Walser mountain village terraced 400 m above the Rhine on the hairpin road to Malbun; its balcony viewpoints take in the entire principality and the Swiss Alpstein across the valley.

29 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Vaduz Castle

The princely family's hilltop residence overlooking Liechtenstein's capital and the Rhine valley.

31 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Gutenberg Castle

A medieval hilltop castle in Balzers, one of Liechtenstein's few preserved fortresses with valley views.

32 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Schruns

  • 19 kmSalginatobel BridgeRobert Maillart's slender 1930 concrete arch spanning the Salgina ravine near Schiers: declared a World Monument and revered by engineers as one of the most beautiful bridges ever built.
  • 22 kmSilvretta High Alpine RoadA scenic toll road climbing past the Silvretta reservoir to the Bielerhöhe at 2036m, connecting the Montafon and Paznaun valleys in western Austria.
  • 23 kmArlberg PassA historic crossing between Tyrol and Vorarlberg at 1793m, offering a scenic old-road alternative to the Arlberg tunnel through classic Austrian Alpine landscapes.
  • 23 kmArlberg Road TunnelAustria's longest road tunnel runs 14 km beneath the Arlberg massif between Tyrol and Vorarlberg; in summer the scenic pass road above makes a fine alternative.
  • 29 kmTriesenbergWalser mountain village terraced 400 m above the Rhine on the hairpin road to Malbun; its balcony viewpoints take in the entire principality and the Swiss Alpstein across the valley.
  • 38 kmFlüela PassA high Swiss Alpine pass at 2,383 meters connecting Davos to the Lower Engadine with dramatic switchbacks.

Driving in Austria

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.62/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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4 km awayPop. 2,636

Silbertal

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 834

Sankt Anton im Montafon

🇦🇹 Austria

6 km awayPop. 715

Dalaas

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km awayPop. 981

Ausserbraz

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km awayPop. 1,005

Innerbraz

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km awayPop. 994

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