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.

TIPPS!
Auf zwei Skiern Vorarlberg entdecken
Von familiären Skigebieten bis zu weitläufigen Skiregionen: Vorarlberg bietet abwechslungsreiches Skivergnügen für jeden Geschmack. Gemütliche Abfahrten, sportliche Herausforderungen und beeindruckende Bergpanoramen machen den Skitag ebenso besonders wie die Einkehr in urigen Skihütten. Skifahren in Vorarlberg
Alpgues Rundweg  | © Packyourthingsandtravel - Montafon Tourismus GmbH

Selected attractions in Bodensee-Vorarlberg

Kajak-Verleih am Bodensee - Surfmax Hard

Kajak hire, Surfmax Hard

Experience Lake Constance from a new perspective! At Surfmax kayak rental in Hard am See, you can immerse yourself in the peaceful, natural side of Lake Constance—surrounded by views of the Alps,...

Gerhard Beer | © Gerhard Beer

Schattenburgmuseum Feldkirch

Schattenburg Castle in Feldkirch, Vorarlberg, is one of the best-preserved castle complexes in Austria and a landmark of the town. It was built in the 13th century by the Counts of Montfort and...

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...

Selected events in Bodensee-Vorarlberg

visitbregenz | © visitbregenz

Bregenz Christmas

15. November until 23. December

From November 15 to December 23, Bregenz will once again be transformed into a festive Christmas town. The scent of punch, roasted almonds, and winter delicacies wafts through the streets, inviting...

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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...

Christkindlemarkt Dornbirn

20. November until 23. December

From Friday, November 20 to Tuesday, December 23, the Dornbirn Christmas market will once again create a pre-Christmas atmosphere in the city center every day. A paradise for children will be created...

Selected tours in Bodensee-Vorarlberg

Adventure Day in Austria

1 day
Rhine Valley Bike Path | © Bodensee Vorarlberg Tourismus

Rhine Valley Bike Path

3:30 h
Birnau abbey church at Lake Constance

Travelling through Baroque Heaven

3 days

Contact address

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