Bregenz on Lake Constance

Bregenz – art and cultural capital on the border with Germany

As the third largest city in Vorarlberg, Bregenz, with almost 30,000 inhabitants, is the capital of the Austrian state.
The special highlight is the geographical location: to the west it borders on Lake Constance and to the east on the Pfänder. The latter is the first mountain in the Alps and offers numerous winter sports and summer sports.
Not only at the time of the Bregenz Festival, the city enjoys many visitors, because throughout the rest of the year is offered with theaters and museums all sorts of cultural. Bregenz includes the districts Vorkloster, Riedern, city and Fluh.

We show you what makes your holiday in Bregenz really perfect

Your accommodation in Bregenz

In Vorarlberg’s picturesque landscape, there is something for everyone in Bregenz. Especially camping in the midst of the Bregenzerwald is considered exceptionally idyllic. The playground for the younger guests is in the immediate vicinity. In addition, the campsite Köb is open all year round!

Sights and leisure tips – Experience Bregenz

In the summer it’s hiking and in winter you can find it Ski / toboggan area right outside the front door. If the ascent is too rocky for you, you can Pfänderbahn use. This saves you the climb and makes the ascent to an experience.

Of the Alpenwildpark applies, especially for children, as a highlight of the visit. In the small animal enclosure, rabbits and miniature goats are waiting for cuddling units. Capricorns, wild boars, moufflons and deer also have their home here. The marmots say goodbye to the visitors after their tour.

Various viewpoints, like the Rheintalterasse, allow breathtaking views. With a bit of luck, a clear view of even Konstanz is possible.

Of the Imperial beach is unique in its kind on Lake Constance. This is located right next to Bregenz on the shores of Lochau Lochau. According to history, the contemporary emperor has blessed the name for this section of the lake and even occasionally spent his holidays there. As a special highlight you can also use the bathhouse of the Seehotel for an entrance fee. Here imperial bathing is announced.

In Bregenz you can even find five beach resorts, which provide for cooling on hot days.

Take a walk along the lakeside promenade from Schiffshafen to Seebühne with its festival and congress hall. Here you can enjoy the maritime flair and it inevitably turns into a holiday feeling.

The Kunsthaus Since its opening in 1997, Bregenz has been considered one of the most important contemporary art museums in German-speaking countries. The building itself, built in the style of minimalism, was also awarded a prize. Another attraction is the Vorarlberg museum. In its charming museum café, it offers hot drinks and pastries. Special events are also offered for children and adolescents.

The Bregenz Festival are considered a big highlight of the numerous events in Bregenz. The special atmosphere of the floating stage enchants even the biggest “opera muffle”. Here it says: Be quick, because the cards are usually sold out rather quickly.

Interesting buildings

Landesbibliothek – in a former baroque church
Country house – the office building of the former state government
Martinsturm – View over the old town and landmark of the city
Castle Hohenbregenz
Casino Bregenz – not only from the inside a profit

Food and drink in Bregenz

If you have dared the ascent to the Pfänder, of course, a strengthening is waiting for you. Up here are several inns. However, some of these are only open in summer or winter operation.

The restaurant Golden stag is known for Austrian home cooking, but vegetarian dishes are also available. The cozy garden in the courtyard scores especially in the warm months.

Of the fishing dock Sunset Bar offers its visitors pure romance. To cool drinks can enjoy the holiday from here to the fullest.

Transportation in Bregenz

On the one hand, the Pfänder tunnel serves to bypass the city, on the other hand there is a direct connection to the city tunnel. So you come easily to and from Bregenz, if you with the automobile on the way. However, as parking is free and chargeable, we recommend that you use public transport.

The Vorarlberg Lines In addition to event trips, in the main season you can also book course trips from the port of Bregenz. These run via Wasserburg, Nonnenhorn, Kressbronn, Langenargen, Friedrichshafen, Immenstaad, Hagnau, Meersburg to Constance and the island of Mainau.

Not only one, but even three train stations ensure you short walk from and to railway station. You can drive here in the direction of Bezau, Zurich, Munich, St. Gallen and Lindau.

In addition, there are a total of 5 bus routes available in the city area. The ufernahe bike path invites you to extensive bike tours – grandiose views included.

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