Montafonerhaus

[2] In all of Austria and the entire Alpine region, the Montafon is the only valley that is so small that it has its own type of house.

The individual houses differ depending on the wealth of the builder, the location and the architectural fashion at the time the barn was built.

[1] On the bad-weather side of the Montafonerhaus, there is a tuft of boarded half-timbering; it is often pulled forward to keep out drafts.

Near the entrance, in a sheltered sunny spot, there is often a resting place with a bench, the so-called Bsetzi.

The slate was used to put down hot pots and as a writing board for the card game Jassen.

[1] Montafon tables are one-of-a-kind pieces that are still, although rarely, made today by dedicated carpenters.

Local woods such as pear, cherry, oak, beech, nut, elm and maple have been stored and air-dried for up to 25 years before being processed.

[1] There is often a small herb and vegetable garden close to the house, which is secured with a fence against cattle and game.