The settlement of Klösterle probably originated in the 9th century, at a time of silver mining in the Klostertal valley and the neighbouring Montafon valley.

In a document dating back to 1218, Count Hugo I of Montfort of the Johanniter guaranteed “fire, water, and shelter” for poor passengers.
To provide for this, an accommodation was built in the chapel area.
In another document from 1330, Stuben was referred to for the first time - as a post station and the “Kaiser’s highest living room”.

As a result of improvements made of the Arlbergpass at the behest of Maria Theresia and her son Joseph II, Stuben's textile industry started flourishing and the post traffic increased.

In the late 19th century, the development of tourism and skiing as a leisure activity went hand in hand.
Stuben profited from this and became a popular ski resort.
The skier Hannes Schneider, who was born in Stuben, played a pivotal role in spreading the region's reputation as one of the first winter sports resorts.
The settlement of Klösterle probably originated in the 9th century, at a time of silver mining in the Klostertal valley and the neighbouring Montafon valley.
In a document dating back to 1218, Count Hugo I of Montfort of the Johanniter guaranteed “fire, water, and shelter” for poor passengers. To provide for this, an accommodation was built in the chapel area. In another document from 1330, Stuben was referred to for the first time - as a post station and the “Kaiser’s highest living room”.
As a result of improvements made of the Arlbergpass at the behest of Maria Theresia and her son Joseph II, Stuben's textile industry started flourishing and the post traffic increased.
In the late 19th century, the development of tourism and skiing as a leisure activity went hand in hand. Stuben profited from this and became a popular ski resort. The skier Hannes Schneider, who was born in Stuben, played a pivotal role in spreading the region's reputation as one of the first winter sports resorts.
Stuben am Arlberg