Bodensee-Vorarlberg

Panoramic view of the bay of Bregenz at Lake Constance

Exciting. Inspiring. Lake Constance-Vorarlberg!

Lively small towns surrounded by beautiful nature. The Lake Constance-Vorarlberg region, with the cities of Bregenz, Dornbirn, Hohenems, and Feldkirch, is known for its cultural festivals. There is much to marvel at: numerous surprisingly modern buildings, attractive museums and exhibitions, fascinating views from easily accessible mountain peaks. Connoisseurs will enjoy the renowned regional cuisine.

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Current weather Bodensee-Vorarlberg

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Must-dos in the Lake Constance-Vorarlberg region:

  • take in a lake performance at the Bregenzer Festspiele
  • take an architectural tour of the Kunsthaus Bregenz
  • enjoy the Lake Constance scenery from the “Display room” in the Vorarlberg Museum
  • enjoy a “Sundowner” in the bathhouse on the Kaiserstrand in Lochau
  • marvel at the noble Rolls-Royce in the museum in Dornbirn
  • wander through the medieval town of Feldkirch
  • enjoy a gourmet  or musical trip on the historic paddle steamer Hohentwiel
  • visit the Saturday market on the town square in Dornbirn
  • enjoy the view over Lake Constance from the panoramic mountains of Pfänder (Bregenz) and Karren (Dornbirn)
  • explore the shore of Lake Constance by bike

The right place at the right time of year:

  • Spring tip:
    watch dance performances at the Bregenzer Frühlings festival.

  • Summer tip:
    visit the Bregenzer Festspiele. On the programme: grand opera on the floating stage and in the Festspielhaus, concerts and theatre.

  • Autumn tip:
    take part in the 3-country marathon at the beginning of October with a view over Lake Constance.

  • Winter tip:
    visit the atmospheric Advent's markets in Bregenz, Dornbirn and Feldkirch.

TIPPS!
Die Kunst des Genießens
Auf Berge schweben, durch bunt gefärbte Wälder wandern. Hübsche Städte erkunden, eine Schifffahrt über den Bodensee unternehmen. Gaumenfreuden genießen, am einfallsreichen Kulturgeschehen teilnehmen. Viele Varianten, wo beginnen? Herbstzeit ist Genusszeit in Vorarlberg. 10 Tipps für Erlebnisse im Herbst
Alpgues Rundweg  | © Packyourthingsandtravel - Montafon Tourismus GmbH

Selected attractions in Bodensee-Vorarlberg

Jüdisches Museum Hohenems

Jewish Museum, Hohenems

Housed in the Heimann-Rosenthal villa built in 1864, the museum covers the period from the 17th century to the present, exploring themes ranging from the precarious existence of “Jews under special...

SUP-Einsteiger Kurs am Bodensee - Surfmax Hard

SUP beginners’ course, Surfmax

The shallow water in the Harder inland basin and weak current offer the perfect conditions to get started in this sport. On our beginners' course, you will learn all the important basic techniques...

Kunsthaus Bregenz Fotograf  Matthias Weissengruber | ©  Kunsthaus Bregenz

Kunsthaus Bregenz

KUB is a luminescent body of glass panelling, steel and concrete. When it opened in 1997, the minimalist design by world-famous Swiss architect Peter Zumthor turned heads. Today, the Kunsthaus...

Selected events in Bodensee-Vorarlberg

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Florentina Holzinger – Bodensee Étude

11. July

With Bodensee Étude, acclaimed performance artist Florentina Holzinger creates a new site-specific project for Bregenz. This one-time performance combines contemporary art, music and the unique...

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Szene Openair Festival

30. July until 01. August

The Szene Openair is a three-day festival and the only music event of its kind in Austria west of Salzburg. It offers visitors a diverse music programme, camping facilities and a festival...

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Luaga & Losna

12. February until 05. September

The Luaga Losna Festival is a diverse music and culture festival in Vorarlberg that offers open-air concerts, DJ sets, and musical highlights at various locations over several days in the summer. The...

Selected tours in Bodensee-Vorarlberg

Lake Constance Bike Route

4-8 days
Das "Eriskircher Ried", Eriskirch | © Gerhard Kersting

Birdwatching at Lake Constance

7 days

Adventure Day in Austria

1 day

Contact address

CAMPUS V, Hintere Achmühlerstraße 1c, 6850 Dornbirn, Austria