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

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...

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,...

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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...

Selected events in Bodensee-Vorarlberg

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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...

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80 Years of the Bregenz Festival

22. July until 23. August

The summer festival held annually in July and August in Bregenz is an internationally renowned opera and music festival. The main attraction on the occasion of the 80th anniversary is the spectacular...

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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...

Selected tours in Bodensee-Vorarlberg

Lindau Harbour Christmas

Christmas Magic at Lake Constance

6 days
Steamship Hohentwiel

The story of mobility at Lake Constance

7 days

The lake for active holidaymakers

4 days

Contact address

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