Bodensee-Vorarlberg

Panoramic view of the bay of Bregenz at Lake Constance

Exciting. Inspiring. Lake Constance-Vorarlberg!

Vibrantly provincial in charming natural surroundings. With the cities of Bregenz, Dornbirn, Hohenems and Feldkirch, the Lake Constance-Vorarlberg region is renowned for its cultural festivals. There is so much to admire: numerous surprisingly modern buildings, attractive museums and exhibitions and fascinating views from the easily-accessible peaks. Bon vivants enjoy the much-appreciated and distinctly 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!
Die Kunst des Genießens in Vorarlberg
Auf Berge schweben, durch bunt gefärbte Wälder wandern. Hübsche Städte erkunden, eine Schifffahrt über den Bodensee unternehmen. Gaumenfreuden genießen, am einfallsreichen Kulturgeschehen teilnehmen. Viele Varianten, wo beginnen? Herbstzeit ist Genusszeit in Vorarlberg. 10 Tipps für Herbst-Erlebnisse in Vorarlberg
Bunter Herbst im Montafon  | © © Andreas Haller – Montafon Tourismus

Selected attractions in Bodensee-Vorarlberg

Rolls-Royce automobiles museum

Dornbirn in Vorarlberg is home to the world’s largest collection of Rolls-Royce automobiles. The museum features the Rolls-Royce Phantom I to III, which came to be known as the regal Rolls-Royce....

Stadtmuseum Dornbirn

Dornbirn Town Museum

Dornbirn Town Museum is located in a 200-year old patrician home directly on the Marktplatz and curates a public collection about the history of Dornbirn. Three floors present selected objects from...

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...

Selected events in Bodensee-Vorarlberg

Christmas and New Year's Eve cruises on the art deco motor ship Oesterreich

Experience the magic of the winter landscape and the twinkling lights along the shores of Lake Constance on board the stylish motor ship Oesterreich. Whether with family, friends or colleagues -...

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Festspielhaus Bregenz | © Kongresskultur Bregenz

Bregenz Spring Festival

09. March until 16. May

Since the 90s the dance festival "Bregenzer Frühling" has been a magnet for an international audience. Various world-famous ensembles and unique choreographies inspire a large audience every year....

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Bregenz Festival

16. July until 17. August

The famous opera festival on the world's largest floating stage is held every year during the summer. The actors and audience turn the city into a multicultural meeting point. The floating stage is...

Selected tours in Bodensee-Vorarlberg

Stand up Paddling Surfmax Hard

From Germany to Austria

1 day

A road trip through four countries

4-7 days
Rhine Valley Bike Path | © Bodensee Vorarlberg Tourismus

Rhine Valley Bike Path

3:30 h

Contact address

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