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!
Skifrühling und Firnklänge in Vorarlberg
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Selected attractions in Bodensee-Vorarlberg

Panoramic view over camping Nenzing  | © Standl

Alpencamping Nenzing

Luxury and top quality combined with warmth and hospitality to offer guests a holiday experience with a difference. It is an experience you will never forget!

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...

inatura - Dornbirn nature show experience

The inatura in the Lake Constance region of Vorarlberg has something for everyone. And in a very special way. Because the focus here is on trying things out, experiencing and understanding.

Selected events in Bodensee-Vorarlberg

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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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Festspielhaus Bregenz | © Kongresskultur Bregenz

Bregenz Spring Festival

11. March until 11. June

Bregenzer Frühling is an internationally renowned dance festival featuring outstanding contemporary dance productions. From March to June, renowned companies from around the world will perform...

Christkindlemarkt Dornbirn

21. November until 23. December

From Friday, November 21 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

Birnau abbey church at Lake Constance

Travelling through Baroque Heaven

3 days
Das "Eriskircher Ried", Eriskirch | © Gerhard Kersting

Birdwatching at Lake Constance

7 days
Lake Constance in winter

Winter adventure time

7 days

Contact address

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