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!
Die Kunst des Genießens
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 Erlebnisse im Herbst
Alpgues Rundweg  | © Packyourthingsandtravel - Montafon Tourismus GmbH

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...

Seebühne | © visitbregenz

Lake Stage

The Bregenz Festival’s lake stage is the largest lake stage in the world and has been the setting for the “Play on the Lake” for decades. Against the backdrop of Lake Constance, extraordinary...

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...

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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Tanz IST Festival

11. June until 18. October

A meeting place for music, art, film, and joie de vivre. The audience can expect a mix of pop culture and niche programming, where international stars meet newcomers.

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BIG INFINITY 2.0 in Dornbirn

04. September until 20. September

BIG Inflatable Giants is bringing INFINITY 2.0 to Dornbirn for the first time. At the Dornbirn Exhibition Centre, visitors can experience a 240-metre-long inflatable obstacle course featuring XXL...

Selected tours in Bodensee-Vorarlberg

Whitefish at Lake Constance

Culinary pleasure tour

6-7 days
Das "Eriskircher Ried", Eriskirch | © Gerhard Kersting

Birdwatching at Lake Constance

7 days

Lake Constance Bike Route

4-8 days

Contact address

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