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-Sunset-Tour am Bodensee - Surfmax Hard

SUP-Sunset-Tour, Surfmax

The SUP sunset tour in Hard on Lake Constance has become a classic and insider tip among stand-up paddle enthusiasts. End your day with an unforgettable experience. We meet at dusk - so we are on the...

Anbetung der Könige, Krippe von Antonio Pigozzi

Nativity Scene Museum, Dornbirn

The Museum is located in a 150-year-old stable at the mouth of the Rappenloch gorge. Visitors can admire some 180 cribs and crib figurines from around the world. In addition to the Alpine cribs,...

Pfänderbahn Bregenz am Bodensee mit der Bodensee Card PLUS

The Pfänder cable car in Bregenz

Conquer around 600 meters of altitude in six minutes and experience a different world - far away from the hustle and bustle, on the 1064 m high Pfänder. Nature and the view of Lake Constance and 240...

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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Poolbar Festival

08. July until 16. August

The Poolbar Festival is a renowned summer cultural festival in Feldkirch, Austria, which combines international music acts, dance performances, theater, DJ sets, and a diverse supporting program...

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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...

Selected tours in Bodensee-Vorarlberg

Birnau abbey church at Lake Constance

Travelling through Baroque Heaven

3 days
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Lake Constance City Hopping

1-3 days
Lindau Harbour Christmas

Christmas Magic at Lake Constance

6 days

Contact address

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