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Before you go
Your trip to Bregenz.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Bregenz – Vorarlberg Capital
How to get there
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Bregenz 1 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Confirm before purchasing. Trains serve Bregenz via the Vorarlberg corridor and connections to the Arlberg. To arrive by plane, compare regional airports and international onward connections by land.
How many days
Two days for waterfront, upper town, Kunsthaus and Pfänder; add a day for a longer boat trip.
When to go
May to September tends to favor lake and mountain. July and August concentrate the common festival season, so check the program. December to February usually brings cold, fog and short days.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Station, waterfront and center are close; the Pfänder has a cable car and the upper town requires uphill walking.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Bregenz
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Morning
Kunsthaus
Visit the exhibition and observe the way light is treated in the galleries.
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Afternoon
Oberstadt
Climb to the old core and see the Martinsturm according to opening times.
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Late afternoon
Bodensee
Descend for a walk along the shore of Lake Constance.
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Evening
Culture on the lake
If there is a performance of interest, book the show; the programming is independent from the waterfront stroll.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How long to stay in Bregenz?
Two days for waterfront, upper town, Kunsthaus and Pfänder; add a day for a longer boat trip.
Is a car necessary in Bregenz?
Station, waterfront and center are close; the Pfänder has a cable car and the upper town involves uphill walking.
When to plan a visit to Bregenz?
May to September tends to favor lake and mountain. July and August concentrate the common festival season, so check the program. December to February usually brings cold, fog and short days.
Do you need to cross a border to experience the lake in Bregenz?
No. The Austrian shore offers walks, views and access to the harbor; crossing to another country is an optional excursion.