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St. Gallenkirch is a municipality in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg. The municipality, which is characterized by tourism, is located in the Montafon in the district of Bludenz and is divided into the districts of St. Gallenkirch, Gargellen and Gortipohl. St. Gallenkirch derives its name from the patron saint of the parish church, St. Gallus. A chapel dedicated to St. Gallus was mentioned here as early as 1305.

Culture and sights

Parish Church of St. Gallus in St. Gallenkirch: A chapel stood on this site from 1307. The church was built in 1474, extended in 1669 with a new tower.

Curacy Church of St. Nicholas in Gortipohl: during the renovation of the church in 1959, a chronicle from 1854 was discovered during the re-roofing of the church tower, which provides information about the period.

Curacy Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Gargellen: Probably from 1411 a chapel stood on this site, and the church was built by a foundation of Peter Lentsch in 1615. The construction of the side altar was made by David Bertle in 1674.

Waterfall of the Balbierbach

Balbierbach with waterfall in Gortipohl
The Maisäß Montiel is still one of the few Montafon Maisäß settlements in its original state.

Covered wooden bridge over the Ill

The covered wooden bridge to Gargellen over the Ill at the Montafoner Hüsli.