C Panoramic views of Lake Constance from the Pfänder ridge (c) Walter Vonbank
Top nature and culture tips
In Vorarlberg, a great variety of nature is at your fingertips in a relatively small space. The region boasts over 700 mountain peaks, 3,933 rivers and streams and around 97,000 hectares of forest. In addition, Vorarlberg is an art-loving state in which courageous, innovative projects are realised time and again.
The 5 Top Nature Tips
- One-of-a-kind: The view over Lake Constance from the scenic Pfänder (Bregenz) or Karren (Dornbirn) mountains. Both mountains are easily accessible by cable car.
- Romantic: The sunset at Lake Constance. There are so many readily accessible places to enjoy the spectacle
- Invigorating: Swimming in Lake Constance or in one of the idyllically situated open-air pools (german only).
- Refreshing: A hike through the Rappenlochschlucht gorge near Dornbirn one of the most impressive gorges in the Eastern Alps
- Informative: A visit to the interactive inatura nature show in Dornbirn
The 5 Top Nature Tips
- Impressive:A look behind the scenes of the Bregenz Festival and the world’s largest lakeside stage. Guided tours take place continuously
- Enlightening:A visit to the Kunsthaus Bregenz museum
- Exceptional:Insights about modern handicrafts are available at the Werkraumhaus in Andelsbuch, Bregenzerwald.
- Casual:Music, from niche to pop, takes centre stage at the poolbar festival (german only) from early July to mid-August in Feldkirch
- Always a pleasure: a stroll through the town of Bregenz with its pretty Oberstadt Dornbirn area with the big market place, Hohenems with the Jewish Museum, medieval Feldkirch and the Alpenstadt Bludenz.
