Vacations with your dog in Damüls-Faschina:
Nature moments, hiking, sniffing & feeling good
The magical mountain region around Damüls and Faschina offers ideal conditions for a relaxing vacation - even for your faithful four-legged friends. With its varied nature and numerous walking and hiking trails, the region is transformed into a little paradise for people and animals.
Damüls-Faschina is made for vacations with dogs: plenty of space, clear mountain air and paths that lead in gentle loops through meadows and forests - shady and full of water in summer, perfectly groomed in winter. Anyone traveling with a dog is looking for nature, exercise and easy accessibility - and that's exactly what Vorarlberg offers. According to the ÖW Summer Potential Study 2025, "5% (= 7.8 million) of all summer travel planners" are planning trips with dogs; 86% of this target group will have Austria firmly on their radar in the next three years. This speaks for regions close to nature such as Damüls-Faschina, where paths, infrastructure and consideration work well together.
Vacations with dogs in Damüls at a glance
- Local public transport: Your dog needs its own ticket. Dogs must be kept on a lead and muzzled on buses and trains. Information and online tickets are available directly from VMOBIL.
- Mountain lifts in summer: Dogs are allowed on the Uga-Express and are transported free of charge. A muzzle is not mandatory, but a leash is recommended.
- Mountain railroads in winter: Dogs must be muzzled in the Mellaubahn and Gipfelbahn cable cars. Please check the daily updated information from the mountain railroads.
- Winter walking trails: Over twenty kilometers of groomed trails. Please keep dogs on a lead at all times.
- Robidog stations: Dog waste bag dispensers and disposal points in many places in the town and along the paths.
- Alpine pastures and grazing livestock: Keep your distance and keep your dog on a lead. If attacked by an animal, take your dog off the lead immediately.
- Find accommodation: Many establishments welcome dogs. Availability and details can be found under Accommodation - Search & Book.
Excursions, walking and hiking tips with dogs
- Uga circular route with easy panoramic circuit
- Walsersiedlung circular trail with a quiet, flat route
- Paths towards Faschinajoch with far-reaching views and rest areas
- Village routes along small watercourses
- In winter, a well-signposted network of groomed walking trails
Recommended equipment: short lead with secure fastening, water bowl and water, useful snacks, sufficient poop bags. In winter, paw balm or protective shoes are helpful. This way, nothing stands in the way of shared enjoyment.
Robidog stations: clean on the road
Robidogs are green waste disposal stations with free bags. They are located at the church, the fire station and at the start of the winter hiking trails. Please use the bags and only dispose of them in Robidog bins.
Here you can find all Robidog stations in our area
Traveling safely with your dog on alpine pastures and meadows
Keep your distance from grazing animals, especially suckler cows with calves. Keep dogs on a short lead and do not cross herds. Stay calm and avoid hectic movements. If an animal approaches you, put your dog down immediately so that it can get out of the way. Pay attention to signs, some areas are closed to dogs.
If your dog needs help: Vets & emergency call
Veterinarian Dr. Egon Mathis - Kirchdorf 452, 6886 Schoppernau - +43 5515 30101
Rankweil Veterinary Clinic (24 h) - Langgasse 116, 6830 Rankweil - +43 5522 44690
Veterinary practice Bregenzerwald - Dr. Hämmerle & Partner - Hof 32, 6863 Egg - +43 5512 2342
Important emergency numbers: 112 (Europe-wide emergency call) - 140 (Vorarlberg mountain rescue)
Frequently asked questions about vacations with dogs in Damüls-Faschina
Are there official guidelines for line lengths in the town?
The guidelines are set by each municipality. Some places stipulate short lines in certain areas. Feldkirch, for example, regulates a maximum leash length of one and a half meters in defined zones. Enquire locally about the applicable regulations.
City of Feldkirch
Are dogs allowed on all cable cars?
In summer, the Uga-Express transports dogs free of charge. In winter, dogs must be muzzled on the Mellaubahn and Gipfelbahn. Please check the current information from the mountain railroads before you travel, as operational changes may be necessary.
How do I behave with my dog in protected areas and wildlife rest zones?
Stay on marked paths, keep your dog on a lead at all times and avoid feeding areas. In designated zones, it may be forbidden to walk outside the paths. Regional examples are described on the information pages on wildlife quiet zones in Vorarlberg.
Are there water points or shady sections on popular paths?
Many village routes run along small watercourses and through sections of forest with shade. Nevertheless, you should always carry your own water bowl and sufficient water.
Where can I find dog-friendly accommodation?
The regional booking page under Accommodation - Search & Book offers a well-maintained selection. There you can easily filter out establishments that keep dogs.
Source: Travelers with dogs - ÖW summer potential study 2025: "With a share of 5% (= 7.8 million) of all summer travel planners ..." - You can find the full report / basic information on the Austrian National Tourist Office website under Travelers with dogs: austriatourism.com/tourismusforschung/studien-und-berichte/reisende-mit-hund