Route length: 15.4km loopEstimated time: 3.5hLoop routeKanisfluh
Kanisfluh is a landscape protection area covering parts of Au, Mellau, and Schnepf. It is a protected nature reserve since June 2020 with protection class 5.
Tempel 74
Mellau, Bregenzerwald, Austria
An award-winning timber apartment house in the Bregenzerwald, built by master builder Jurgen Haller at the foot of the Kanisfluh. Two buildings, one courtyard, deep craft tradition.
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Uniqueness
Two timber buildings face each other across a courtyard in the historic Tempel hamlet. House A wears diamond-patterned windows and round wooden shingles. House B stands behind a partially transparent timber facade. A semicircular concrete band connects them. The Templer Brunnen, a natural spring fountain, anchors the surrounding cluster of silver-grey Bregenzerwald houses. Above it all, the Kanisfluh rises like a wall.
Evi Haller runs the house. Jurgen Haller, a master builder, designed it. Every detail follows Bregenzerwald craft tradition, reinterpreted with contemporary precision. Local wood, atmospheric lighting, and the scent of timber create what they call Geborgenheit, a sense of shelter. The project has won multiple architectural awards. This is down-to-earth elegance, not display. Perfection here means nothing left to take away.
activities at tempel 74
The Mellaubahn cable car valley station sits within walking distance. From there, trails climb into the Mellau mountain area with views back to the Kanisfluh. Over 450 km of marked cycling and mountain biking routes thread through the Bregenzerwald. Bike rental is available at Sport Broger and Sport Natter in Mellau.
The Umgang Bregenzerwald links 13 villages through architectural walking routes, each 1.5 to 4 hours long. Rust-coloured steel markers highlight buildings, landscape features, and craft details along the way. In summer, the Gaste-Card Bregenzerwald provides free public transport, making car-free exploration simple. An outdoor swimming pool and playground sit nearby for families.
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Cultural Experiences
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Gastronomy
Tempel 74 has no restaurant of its own. Instead, it weaves guests into the Bregenzerwald's culinary landscape, what the hosts call Genusserlebnis Bregenzerwald, a regional pleasure experience from breakfast through dinner. The communal Stube serves as the heart of the house. Guests gather by the fireplace for coffee and homemade cake in the afternoon. Local restaurants in Mellau and surrounding villages complete the picture, each rooted in Bregenzerwald cooking tradition and regional produce.
Local Cuisine
Seasonal
Rustic
Atmosphere & Setting
Wellness
A Finnish sauna sits inside the building, with an adjacent rest room framing views of the surrounding mountains. Fine loungers line the space for quiet recovery. Massage therapist Sabrina works Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, bookable in advance.
Outside, a sun terrace opens between trees and flowers with a direct line of sight to the Hausberg. The hosts describe the sauna and mountain air as a true boost for the immune system. No pool, no programme. Just heat, stillness, and alpine light.
Finnish Sauna
Massage
Views
Relaxation
Nature Immersion
Sustainability at Tempel 74
Sustainability at Tempel 74 starts with the building itself. Jurgen Haller used regionally sourced timber and local craft techniques, embedding ecological responsibility into the architecture. The hosts say that even small decisions can make a significant contribution. Their approach is about preserving the Bregenzerwald's cultural landscape, not performing green credentials.
Car-free travel is a core part of the guest experience. Hourly buses connect Mellau to Bregenz and Dornbirn. The Gaste-Card Bregenzerwald provides free public transport for stays of three or more nights in summer. E-vehicle charging stations sit in the underground garage. Walking and cycling are promoted as the primary ways to move through the valley.
Sustainability
Rooms
Tempel 74 offers 10 accommodation types.
Apartment A1
Apartment in House A, characterised by box and diamond-patterned windows and round wooden shingles; natural materials and atmospheric lighting throughout.
Apartment A2
Apartment in House A, with Bregenzerwald-style design featuring local timber materials and balcony connections to the alpine landscape.
Apartment A3
Apartment in House A; one of the larger units in the building, suited for families with up to four children.
Apartment A4
Apartment in House A with regional craft-inspired design; balconies with views of the surrounding cultural landscape.
Apartment A5
Apartment in House A; designed in the Bregenzerwald craft tradition with natural materials and atmospheric lighting.
Apartment B1
Apartment in House B, which features a partially transparent timber facade; connected to the alpine landscape through refined openings and canopy-like balconies.
Apartment B2
Apartment in House B with partially transparent timber facade; natural materials and quality crafted furnishings throughout.
Apartment B3
Apartment in House B; designed in free interpretation of regional Bregenzerwald building tradition.
Apartment B4
Apartment in House B with canopy-style balconies connecting the interior to the surrounding alpine cultural landscape.
Apartment B5
The largest apartment in House B, suited for up to four adults plus two children; generous space in the Bregenzerwald craft-inspired design.
Reserve
Stay in the Tempel hamlet. Two award-winning timber buildings at the foot of the Kanisfluh, shaped by Bregenzerwald craft and the hands of your hosts.
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