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Press reviews & Traveler´s blogs
What the world writes about Vorarlberg
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01 Freshly shingled!
Franziska Horn from the Süddeutsche Zeitung was traveling in the Bregenzerwald specifically on the subject of architecture and multifaceted wood craftsmanship, where she experienced the craft of shingle making at first hand. In Mellau, she met Josef Felder, one of the last masters of this skill. He let her delve into the secrets of the “royal class of wood craftsmanship”, from the perfect choice of wood to the technique that has made the facades everlasting for centuries.
Vorarlberg Bregenzerwald: sophisticated architecture & multifaceted wood craftsmanship
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02 Summer between Lake Constance and the Bregenzerwald
In summer, Melissa from reislegend.nl and her family visited Lake Constance and the Bregenzerwald. In Bregenz, they experienced a Mediterranean atmosphere with colorful sunsets and visited the impressive lake stage of the Bregenz Festival. They took the Pfänderbahn cable car up to the 1,064-metre-high Pfänder and admired the Alpine Wildlife Park. In the Bregenzerwald, they went on a culinary hike from hut to hut, explored traditional villages and relaxed in the infinity pool at Berghaus Schröcken with panoramic views of the mountains.
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03 Culinary & sustainable through Lech Zürs & Bregenzerwald
Rasmus Lythcke from TheTravelBook explored the Lech Zürs region and the Bregenzerwald in summer. As a Michelin Guide Ambassador, he devoted himself in particular to regional cuisine: from authentic products from individual producers to moments of pleasure in the valley and on the mountains to exquisite fine dining experiences. He undertook his journey through the impressive landscape in an electric car.
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04 Summer in the Montafon & Bregenzerwald
Nicole Bittger from the blog PassengerX spent a few days in the Montafon and Bregenzerwald this summer. There she explored the beautiful mountain world on foot on numerous hikes, but also enjoyed the (mountain) culture, indulged in culinary delights and made sure to leave a minimal footprint.
Montafon: Sustainable travel without a car
Montafon: hiking routes with wow-effect
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05 Lake Constance & Bregenzerwald: summit bliss, gravel biking and more
Janna Kamphof from bergeaktiv spent a few days in the Bodensee-Vorarlberg and Bregenzerwald regions this summer, where she pursued her passion for outdoor activities. With stand-up paddling on Lake Constance, a discovery tour through Bregenz, a bike tour into the Rhine delta and hikes up the Pfänder and through the gorges and ravines in Dornbirn, she kept moving. Her active journey of discovery continued in the Bregenzerwald: she enjoyed spectacular sunsets on the striking Kanisfluh, explored the area around Körbersee and Kalbelesee, found peace and quiet while forest bathing and combined the region’s architecture and cuisine on exciting gravel bike tours.
Being active at the lake constance
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06 Winter paradise Bregenzerwald - off the piste
Sibylle Codet from the blog noscoeursvoyageurs was out and about with her daughter in the Bregenzerwald in winter – away from the slopes – and experienced a perfect mix of nature, culture and enjoyment. They explored the snow-covered landscape on snowshoe hikes and enjoyed regional specialties that combine tradition and modernity. They were impressed by the timeless architecture of the region and the warm hospitality. The Bregenzerwald offers a unique winter idyll that provides both active adventures and moments of relaxation in the midst of impressive mountain landscapes.
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07 Fontanella - Großes Walsertal: An environmentally friendly stay in the “quietest ski village in Austria”
Mike MacEacheran, writing for The Guardian, visited the Großes Walsertal, a remote and sustainable gem in the Austrian Alps, to experience Cabinski’s sustainable Tiny Homes in the hamlet of Fontanella. These eco-friendly accommodations offer an alternative to traditional ski resorts. In the midst of untouched nature, he explored the small, charming ski resort of Faschina, which impresses with its tranquillity and picturesque slopes and is ideal for nature-loving winter travelers.
Fontanella – Großes Walsertal: a quiet paradise for nature lovers
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08 Winter delights in the Bregenzerwald
Kayleigh van Proemeren, Dutch blogger from Travel Diaries, visited the Bregenzerwald in February and enjoyed the clear winter mountain air to the fullest. She actively explored the picturesque landscape while cross-country skiing and snowshoeing amidst impressive mountain scenery. After so much exercise, culinary delights were not to be missed: While winter hiking, she was inspired by the regional cuisine. The traditional craftsmanship for which the Bregenzerwald is renowned also caught her attention and rounded off the experience.
