Austria
Brazil
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Guyana
French Guiana
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
GermanyAustria
Belgium
Croatia
Denmark
Spain
Finland
France
Greece
the Netherlands
Hungary
Ireland
Iceland
Italy
Luxembourg
Norway
Poland
Portugal
the United Kingdom
the Czech Republic
Sweden
Switzerland
Vorarlberg · Austria
Austrian lakeshore, Pfänder and Vorarlberg architecture.
In the photo: Pfänderbahn
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Get to know the place
Bregenz presents the lakeside face of Vorarlberg, at Austria’s far west. The Bodensee shore links the station, the harbor and cultural venues. The Pfänder rises behind the town and helps frame the meeting of lake and mountains.
The upper town has a different scale from the waterfront, with steep streets and the Martinsturm. Near the water, the Kunsthaus adds an art and architecture visit. The festival schedule is an extra reason to choose dates, but it does not define the whole urban experience.
Trains make getting around easy, while boats follow specific timetables and routes. Reserve a day with flexible time for the Pfänder, since the view depends on the atmospheric conditions over the lake.
This destination brings together 1 city: Bregenz.
One destination, many paths
Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.
Contornos: BEV, via geoBoundaries (CC BY-SA 2.0). Adaptação do Cidade Turismo.
Bregenz station links Vorarlberg to Austrian and international corridors. Confirm before purchasing.
The local experience
The Pfänder rises above Bregenz and Lake Constance. The cable car links the town to the high-level walking areas, with views across the shores of three countries.
The Kunsthaus Bregenz occupies a glass-and-concrete building by Peter Zumthor near Lake Constance. The structure uses light as part of the gallery experience.
The Martinsturm marks Bregenz's upper town with its rounded roof. The tower is part of the old core, on streets above the lakeshore.
The Bodensee, known in Portuguese as Lago de Constança (Lake Constance), touches Austria, Germany and Switzerland. In Bregenz, the shore allows walking by the water without leaving the city.
Before you go
A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.
May to September usually offers better conditions for the waterfront and walks. From December to February, short days and fog can alter the panoramic program.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Two days for the town and the Pfänder, with additional time for boat trips or attending the festival.
The lower center brings station, museum and lake close together. The upper town has a different pace and more slopes; compare access with your luggage before choosing accommodation.
Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.
Get your questions answered
Two days for the town and the Pfänder, with additional time for boat trips or attending the festival.
May to September usually offers better conditions for the waterfront and walks. From December to February, short days and fog can alter the panoramic program.
The town has a waterfront, museum and mountain for its own itinerary; a performance depends on interest and the schedule.
