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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Current weather Bodensee-Vorarlberg

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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

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,...

Karrenseilbahn Dornbirn  | © Dornbirner Seilbahn AG

Karren Cable Car

Hiking, walking, or simply enjoying yourself. Dornbirn's local mountain, Karren, has something to offer everyone. It is the starting and ending point for numerous routes in the beautiful hiking area...

Wochenmarktführung Dornbirn

Weekly market tours in Dornbirn

Experience Dornbirn's weekly market on a guided tour, including tastings, and learn interesting facts about its history and development.

Selected events in Bodensee-Vorarlberg

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Bregenz Harbor Festival

23. August until 30. August

The Bregenz Harbor Festival takes place annually at the end of August and promises visitors an extraordinary atmosphere by the lake, including a wide range of culinary delights and music.

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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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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...

Selected tours in Bodensee-Vorarlberg

The lake for active holidaymakers

4 days
© Photo: Dagmar Schwelle | Marketing und Tourismus Konstanz GmbH

Lake Constance City Hopping

1-3 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