Damüls, Municipal administration in Vorarlberg, Austria
Description
Damüls is a small village in the Bregenz district of Vorarlberg, situated at about 1,400 meters elevation in the Alps. The settlement consists of scattered farms and the Church of St. Nicholas as its central structure, surrounded by meadows and forests.
History
Walser settlers established this village around 1300, creating a community high in the mountains. They formed alliances with the House of Montfort to secure protection and territorial rights.
Culture
The Church of St. Nicholas stands at the heart of the village with medieval frescoes from the 13th and 14th centuries adorning its interior. These paintings reflect how residents expressed their faith and artistic values across generations.
Practical
This village sits on a high plateau and is best explored on foot, as roads are narrow and winding. The best time to visit is from June through September, when paths are accessible and weather is stable.
Did you know?
This village holds the record for the highest snowfall measurements in Austria, tracked across many winters. This extreme snow makes it a rare phenomenon in the Alpine region.
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Damülser Mittagsspitze
3 km
Glatthorn
2 km
Damülser Berge
3.1 km
Sünser Spitze
4.3 km
Pfarrkirche Hl. Nikolaus
639 m
Ragazer Blanken
3.3 km
Glatthorngruppe
2 km
Hochblanken
3.4 km
Portla Alpe
3.3 km
Sünser Alpe
3.5 km
Seraspitz
4.2 km
FIS Skimuseum Damüls
681 m
Hochrohkopf
4.1 km
Kapelle Stofel (Damüls)
1.2 km
Kapelle Hl. Anna
2.4 km
Pfrondhorn
3.8 km
Gemeindeamt Damüls
705 m
Bärenfalle
5.1 km
Damülser Horn
1.8 km
Klippern
4.5 km
Zafernhorn
3.5 km
Türtschhorn
2.9 km
Gungern
3.9 km
Sijo
3.7 km
Schwarze Riese
3.9 km
Alpe Kanis
4.7 km
Pfarrhof
680 m
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3.5 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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