Feldkirch, Austria, is an enchanting medieval town packed with charm and history. Most tourists miss it entirely.

• Feldkirch, Austria, offers a quiet cultural escape with medieval charm and scenery. • Visitors can explore historic sites, local markets, and enjoy diverse culinary options. • This article is part of "Undiscovered Europe," a series exploring overlooked travel gems.

Set along Austria's westernmost edge, Feldkirch is a small medieval town that invites curious wanderers who crave quiet culture and enchanting scenery over a checklist of sights to see.

Here, winding cobbled streets and vaulted arcades weave alongside a storybook castle that's stood watch for over 800 years. Yet many visitors bypass Feldkirch en route to larger, more well-known cities.

"Most tourists head for Innsbruck, Salzburg, or Vienna — Feldkirch doesn't yet make it onto many international itineraries, which is exa