Bregenz
Austria · Vorarlberg · 398 m
Description
Bregenz is the capital of the Austrian state of Vorarlberg and is beautifully situated on the eastern shore of Lake Constance, in the tri-border region of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. The city is known for its unique setting between the lake and Mount Pfänder, its historic Upper Town, the modern Kunsthaus Bregenz, and the world-famous Bregenz Festival with its spectacular floating lake stage. Bregenz combines culture, nature, contemporary architecture, and a high quality of life with a distinctive lakeside atmosphere. As the cultural and administrative center of Vorarlberg and a popular destination on Lake Constance, it is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding region and the three-country area.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – September
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Bregenz Festival & Seebühne
- Pfänder Cable Car
- Bregenz Upper Town (Oberstadt) & Martinsturm
- Kunsthaus Bregenz
- Lake Constance Promenade
- Lake Constance Harbor
- Vorarlberg Museum
- Pfänder Alpine Wildlife Park
- Bregenz Forest Railway (Wälderbähnle)(Day trip)
- Rappenloch Gorge(Day trip)
- Gebhardsberg Castle Ruins
- Casino Bregenz
- Mili Traditional Bathhouse
- Bregenz Beach
- Mainau Island(Day trip)
- Lindau Old Town(Day trip)
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Bregenz Hafen, Bregenz, Riedenburg
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry