Alpstöbli Tafamunt

The Alpstöbli Tafamunt sits at around 1,550 m at the Tafamunt station of the small aerial tramway that floats up from Partenen in about 5 minutes. The cable car belongs to the energy company illwerke vkw, while the inn is privately run by host Roman Aloch and his team: simple alpine fare and small treats, a mountain breakfast on request, plus a sun terrace overlooking the upper Montafon and a playground for children. It is a summer-only business, as the Tafamunt tramway does not run in winter.

From our house it is 8 km (bus 650 about 20 minutes to the Partenen terminus, then a 5-minute walk to the valley station). The Alpstöbli is above all a starting point: in about 1½ hours you reach the Wiegensee, a raised bog and European protected area, and can continue to the Verbellner Winterjöchli and the Neue Heilbronner Hütte or down to the Kopssee reservoir. For the Versalspitze, use the early ride to the upper station (1,718 m), which is served only between 8.30 and 9 am. Tafamunt tramway summer 2026: 4 June – 18 October, rides 8.30 am – 12 noon and 1 – 4.45 pm, no bike transport.

🧭 Route description

Bus 650 to Partenen (about 20 minutes from St. Gallenkirch) or car (8 km), 5-minute walk to the Tafamunt tramway; the cable car stops after 5 minutes at the Tafamunt station right by the Alpstöbli.

💡 Tips & refreshments

Mountain breakfast only by prior booking. Allow for the cable car's lunch break 12 – 1 pm and the last descent at 4.45 pm. The car park at the Vermunt cable car is closed for construction in 2026 – use the alternative car parks in Partenen village.

🚌 Getting there by public transport

Landbus 650 to Partenen (terminus), Tafamunt and Vermunt cable cars a 5-minute walk; approx. 20 min from St. Gallenkirch.

🅿️ Parking

Free parking at the Tafamunt/Vermunt cable cars in Partenen.

🕒 Opening hours

Summer 2026: 4 June – 18 October daily 9 am – 4.30 pm (with the Tafamunt tramway); closed in winter – as of 2026

Last updated: 13 Sep 2026