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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Winter in all seinen Facetten
Winterglück auf Pisten oder lieber stille Schneewanderungen? Museumsbesuche, Stadtbummel, Konzertgenuss oder Architekturerkundungen? All das bieten Wintertage in Vorarlberg. Und dazu Gaumenfreuden in stimmigem Ambiente, in der Skihütte ebenso wie im ausgezeichneten Restaurant. Winterfreuden in Vorarlberg entdecken

Selected attractions in Bodensee-Vorarlberg

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-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...

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

Austria Christmas Ship | © Photo: Curt Huber

Christmas Cruises of the Vorarlberg-Lines

28. November until 21. December

The Christmas ship on Lake Constance sails several times a day between Lindau and Bregenz harbors from Friday to Sunday between November 28 and December 21, connecting Christmas markets across...

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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

Lake Constance Bike Route

4-8 days
Steamship Hohentwiel

The story of mobility at Lake Constance

7 days
Stand up Paddling Surfmax Hard

From Germany to Austria

1 day

Contact address

Bodensee-Vorarlberg Tourismus GmbH, Römerstraße 2, 6900 Bregenz, Austria