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

today
slightly cloudy
amount of rainfall
1.7 l/m²
hours of sunshine
3h
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-1°
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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!
Skifrühling und Firnklänge in Vorarlberg
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Selected attractions in Bodensee-Vorarlberg

Dornbirn Tourismus & Stadtmarketing GmbH

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...

SUP-Verleih am Bodensee - Surfmax Hard

SUP hire, Surfmax Hard

This is the right place to rent! With us you can test, hire and also buy the latest 2023 SUPs from Fanatic. Choose from a large selection of Fanatic SUP boards.

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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Bregenz Harbor Festival

23. August until 30. August

The Bregenz Harbor Festival takes place annually at the end of August and promises visitors an extraordinary atmosphere by the lake, including a wide range of culinary delights and music.

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125 years of Dornbirn – city anniversary

19. June until 21. June

To mark its 125th anniversary, Dornbirn is presenting a diverse anniversary program featuring events, exhibitions, performances, ceremonies, and public experiences. The program is aimed at both...

Selected tours in Bodensee-Vorarlberg

Birnau abbey church at Lake Constance

Travelling through Baroque Heaven

3 days
Stand up Paddling Surfmax Hard

From Germany to Austria

1 day
Das "Eriskircher Ried", Eriskirch | © Gerhard Kersting

Birdwatching at Lake Constance

7 days

Contact address

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