As latest discoveries seem to prove (investigations at the University of Innsbruck are still ongoing), people are believed to have lived in Weissenbach since the early Stone Ages.

The Romans used to have an important salt trading route from Hall in Tirol to the Lake Constance, which mainly was used until the train was built through the Arlberg in the early 20th century.

Many people which live in Weissenbach work in the nearby municipal city Reutte.

Tourism still plays a role in the local economy, but also service and a handful some small industrial companies.

In 2008 the renovation of the Gothic built, but late Romanic furnished church was finished.