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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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.

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Selected attractions in Bodensee-Vorarlberg

Stoffels Sawmill Museum, Hohenems

The world’s most unique mill museum with 2,000 years of cultural history relating to mill technology. Learn about the technical developments of mechanical mills and saws from their origins to...

Stand up Paddling Surfmax Hard

Surfmax - Surf school, café and beach

Located right beside the inner bay in Hard, you can hire windsurfing and stand-up paddle (SUP) boards or take lessons. Canoes and kayaks are also available for hire. The light winds on Lake Constance...

Anbetung der Könige, Krippe von Antonio Pigozzi

Nativity Scene Museum, Dornbirn

The Museum is located in a 150-year-old stable at the mouth of the Rappenloch gorge. Visitors can admire some 180 cribs and crib figurines from around the world. In addition to the Alpine cribs,...

Selected events in Bodensee-Vorarlberg

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Tanz IST Festival

11. June until 18. October

A meeting place for music, art, film, and joie de vivre. The audience can expect a mix of pop culture and niche programming, where international stars meet newcomers.

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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 in winter

Winter adventure time

7 days

The lake for active holidaymakers

4 days
Whitefish at Lake Constance

Culinary pleasure tour

6-7 days

Contact address

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