The history of silver mining at Kristberg stretches back over 1000 years. For more than half this time, a little church in honour of St. Agatha has perched high up overlooking Silbertal, the “Silver Valley”. The small church was a place of piety, originally aimed at giving the miners and their families refuge as well and comfort away from the hard life on the mountain. Nowadays, this place is easily accessible via the Montafon Kristbergbahn, and Adolf Zudrell, a flute player from Kristberg, regales visitors with stories and legends about the miners' lives from days gone by. In addition to the guided tour, groups are thoroughly recommended to hike along the 2.7 km silver trail, and reward themselves with a fine mountain breakfast, lunch or snack at the Panoramahof Kristberg.
Kristbergstraße 47
6782 Silbertal im Montafon
www.kristberg.at
Excursion length:
1 hour, plus time for refreshments and/or hike
Suitable for:
groups up to approx. 90 people
