A gourmet wedding at 1,580 metres – Get married at the Hotel Alpenstern in Damüls
Cuisine you’ll never forget. Wine to go with it. A place that leaves a lasting impression.
Just imagine: you say ‘I do’ – with the peaks of the Bregenzerwald behind you, at 1,580 metres, whilst down in the valley, everyday life comes to a standstill. The evening begins with champagne on the roof terrace. Then the guests take their seats at the table – for a menu from the kitchen of the Genusshalde restaurant, awarded two Gault-Millau toques, accompanied by wines personally selected for you by Maximilian Steinfeld, Vorarlberg’s Best Sommelier 2026.
This is a gourmet wedding at the Hotel Alpenstern. No buffet for three hundred people, no soulless venue. A mountain wedding in the Bregenzerwald with class, with fine dining, with a wine cellar – and with the quiet luxury that means nobody has to drive the next morning, as all guests are staying right here at the hotel.
For couples who expect more than just a beautiful venue.
The wedding menu
tailored to individual needs, at a 2-toque level
At the heart of every wedding at the Alpenstern is the kitchen of the Genusshalde restaurant – awarded two Gault-Millau toques. Head chef Sandro Abel cooks with regional ingredients: fresh, seasonal and prepared with artisanal precision. Together, we’ll create your personalised wedding menu – tailored to your wishes, the season and your guests.
Whether three courses or five, whether classic or unexpected: your wedding menu is not a ready-made package, but a dialogue between the kitchen and the bride and groom. At the tasting – which we warmly recommend – you’ll sample the dishes, make your decisions and fine-tune the menu. This way, the evening becomes an experience even before it begins.
To kick things off, we’ll welcome your guests with exquisite canapés from our kitchen: smoked salmon with horseradish, beef tartare with quail’s egg, mountain cheese with grapes – the evening’s first impression, carefully crafted.
Maximilian Steinfeld
Your sommelier for the happiest day of your life
Some weddings are also remembered for the wine. At the Alpenstern, that comes as no surprise. Maximilian Steinfeld – named Vorarlberg’s Best Sommelier in 2026 – oversees a wine cellar containing over 2,500 wines: it has been honoured with the Wine Spectator Award, the StarWineList award and named Wine List of the Year 2026 (Gault Millau).
Max will advise you personally. He knows every drop, every vintage, every vineyard. And he knows which wine pairs with the first starter, which with the main course – and which one to open when everyone raises their glass.
On request: a personalised blind tasting with Max, which can be combined with the tasting menu. Some winemakers also offer exclusive large-format bottles with customised wedding labels – please do get in touch.
The Alpenstern’s roof terrace offers unobstructed views over Damüls. A panoramic vista at 1,580 metres, with nothing to block the sky. The perfect spot for an open-air wedding ceremony in the mountains – personalised to your tastes, against a backdrop that needs no decoration.
Set in a high-altitude meadow at around 1,680 metres, surrounded by mountain peaks: the Stofel Chapel attracts bridal couples from across the Alpine region to Damüls. No walls, no roof – just you, your guests and the vast expanse of the Damüls mountains.
The parish church of St Nicholas is within walking distance of the hotel – one of the most beautiful village churches in the Bregenzerwald, with seating for up to 120 people.
Reception, celebration, bar
everything under one roof
The evening begins after the wedding ceremony. The champagne reception – on our sun terrace, in the Genusshalde or on the roof terrace – sets the tone. Then comes the reception: for up to 130 guests, with seating arranged to your specifications, and a dance floor for a DJ or band.
If you book the hotel exclusively, the lounge, the Kaminstube and the Bar Novum – awarded the title of Falstaff Bar Jewel of the Year 2025 – are also at your disposal. Celebrate until 6.00 am.
Venue hire: €3,000 (one-off fee, including set-up, rearrangement and deep clean)
Seasonality: Exclusive use of the restaurant is available only during the summer season (Whitsun to All Saints’ Day)
Wedding venue with accommodation
in Vorarlberg
What sets the Alpenstern apart from ordinary event venues is that your guests stay right on the premises. No shuttle, no hassle, and no need to cut the evening short. The bride and groom wake up the next morning – in the Edelweiss Suite with its private sauna, mountain views and the breakfast buffet that turns a wedding into a wedding weekend.
When you book the entire hotel exclusively, all rooms, suites, the 770 m² wellness area (Leading Spa Award 2023) and all communal areas are available exclusively to your group.
Practical information
What you should know
To help you plan effectively, here are the key figures:
Exclusive booking of the restaurant area as a wedding venue is only possible during the summer season (from Whitsun to All Saints’ Day).
The one-off venue hire fee is €3,000. If you book the entire hotel exclusively, all areas will be at your disposal.
Cancellation: 50% of the quoted price up to 24 weeks before the event; 100% from 23 weeks onwards
Binding guest numbers: 14 days before the event
Open flames & confetti: not permitted for safety reasons
Parking: free of charge in the hotel’s own underground car park for hotel guests
Tasting menu: charged at 100% – highly recommended, and can be combined with a wine tasting
Event nanny: available on request
The combination of a 2-toque restaurant (Gault Millau, Restaurant Genusshalde), personalised wine pairing by Maximilian Steinfeld (Vorarlberg’s Best Sommelier 2026, with over 2,500 wines on the list) and the option for the entire wedding party to stay overnight right at the hotel. It is a wedding with culinary sophistication – not a standard package deal.
The restaurant can seat up to 130 people. When the hotel is hired exclusively, the lounge, the fireplace room and Bar Novum are also available.
Exclusive use of the restaurant is available during the summer season (from Whitsun to All Saints’ Day).
Both. The parish church of St Nicholas is within walking distance (up to 120 people). Non-religious wedding ceremonies can be held on the roof terrace (1,580 m) or at Stofel Chapel (approx. 1,680 m).
Yes. The Edelweiss Suite, with its private sauna and infrared cabin, is ideal for the bride and groom.
Together with head chef Sandro Abel, you can create your own personalised menu – ranging from 3 to 5 courses, from €47 per person. The cuisine at the Genusshalde restaurant has been awarded 2 Gault Millau toques.
Yes. Maximilian Steinfeld offers a personal consultation and, if requested, will organise a blind tasting – ideally before the wedding, in conjunction with the rehearsal dinner.
Yes. With an exclusive booking, all rooms, suites, the restaurant, the lounge, the Novum Bar and the 770 m² wellness area are reserved exclusively for your group.
Approx. 55 minutes from Bregenz, approx. 45 minutes from Feldkirch, and approx. 1.5–2 hours from Zurich/St. Gallen. Ideal for guests from Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
The first step towards your dream wedding at the Alpenstern.
