Travel guide Vorarlberg
The right choice for hiking and nature enthusiasts!
There is no bad weather, only bad clothing. So get out of the house! Therefore, equip yourself for all weather conditions and get out of the apartment, the hotel in Bludenz, or the cozy vacation rental in Vorarlberg. Depending on the destination, you will experience different sights in Bregenz on your vacation than in Dornbirn. Each region has its own charms and advantages, just as every vacation home, hotel, and other accommodation have different advantages. Of course, the Bregenz Festival is unforgettable with real kaiser weather. The family is delighted when the performance begins on the floating lake stage. The Festspielhaus with its glass facade is just as worth seeing as the baroque Martinsturm. In spring, discover Vorarlberg at your leisure, explore Kleinwalsertal with your dog or visit a museum in Dornbirn. Lake Constance is particularly beautiful in May when all the flowers are in bloom. With a child, head up to the castle; with a dog, head into the woods. It's nice that you can plan numerous activities in Montafon near your vacation rental with Wi-Fi and spend an ideal vacation with your dog. Turn your gaze to a mountain or a church, which often rise so contemplatively into the sky in Kleinwalsertal. Use the cable car to Pfänder to enjoy the beauty of mountain and forest from a new perspective. Perhaps you will also find your vacation home near the hotel next door in the airy heights. You are in the right place and can experience the Bregenz Festival live. In the winter months, dare to go to Tschagguns on the slopes. Montafon, a 39-kilometer-long valley, is a vacation paradise for your family, including your dog. The Lake Constance cycle path takes you across the borders of three countries.
Action, art, and culture
There is not only one museum or one church in the city, not far from your vacation rental or your hotel, which is perfect for the whole family. From here, you can reach many destinations without much effort. Many houses and historical monuments in Vorarlberg are under monument protection. Beautiful pilgrimage sites such as Maria Bildstein or visit the basilica in Rankweil. Fancy a city like Feldkirch or prefer Bludenz? Don't stay in bed in your vacation rental but discover Bludenz. The question is: hotel or accommodation in the heart of nature? For the dog, the latter is better. For culture lovers,
Bregenz is a popular destination in July and August. Near Götzis lies Neu-Montfort Castle with impressive tower walls and other historical treats. A detour to Tyrol, or to Brand would also not be a problem. The main thing is, you know that your comfortable vacation rental awaits you. Lose your heart to Montafon, the most beautiful region of Vorarlberg, or conquer the Arlberg, an excellent destination in summer and winter. Spend time in the holiday home only in case of rain.
Enjoy the finest culture on the lake stage in Bregenz
The annual highlight in Vorarlberg is, of course, the Bregenz Festival. Then Bregenz becomes a crowd-puller. It's best to book an apartment privately or a holiday home in a central location early on; then you'll be spot on. Enjoy the idyllic backdrop, Lake Constance, and the unique acoustics. Plus the oversized stage sets. No wonder the tickets for this high-quality music festival attract many visitors. From Tyrol, from all over Austria, from the
Arlberg or Feldkirch, the guests come. Many extend their vacation to the festivals and spend a few days at Lake Constance or visit Dornbirn or the Bregenzerwald afterward. It doesn't have to be a hotel or a house where you stay overnight. If a small apartment is enough for you and your dog, okay. The main thing is that the weather is beautiful, and you feel comfortable all around in Vorarlberg. The Linzenberg Chapel is not near Feldkirch but near Bregenz. It's worth a visit if you're in the area.
Does it taste good, or?
For gourmet friends, Vorarlberg is a melting pot of delights. You can find the best specialties of the region from the
Montafon and Kleinwalsertal as well as fine dining in Bregenz, the capital of Vorarlberg. Well-known and probably already popular with your breakfast in the vacation rental, the Räßkäse, intensely spicy, as well as Vorarlberger mountain cheese. The perfect snack on a mountain or for a destination like Tschagguns. The Lustenauer Käsfläden or Käsknöpfle with Spätzle reveal the main ingredients of the kitchen in Vorarlberg: milk and potatoes, plus the stew Sure Grumpara or potato dumplings Hafaloab, spicy and filled with bacon. For a starter, cheese soups or Flädlesuppe are tempting. Öpfelküachle, baked apple in pancake batter, is worth every sin. Whether you're dining on Lake Constance or returning to your apartment after a tour of Bregenzerwald, Vorarlberg tastes best!
Families are welcome!
Of course, with a child and a dog, head to Lake Constance. Here you can spend a wonderful vacation with your family all year round. Surf or swim in the 536 square kilometer lake. Impressive with a length of 63 kilometers, right? For a
family-friendly vacation, not only is Lake Constance perfect with many hiking and biking tours but also inexpensive. Here you will find beautifully located vacation rentals right in the city or in nature. This promises stress-free vacation days in Vorarlberg, instead of staying in a cramped apartment at home in the city. Many private landlords are very child-friendly and often happily provide a little insider tip for a new destination.
Mainau Island
The most beautiful destination is undoubtedly the Mainau Island. With 45 hectares and 610 meters wide, Mainau is the third largest island in Lake Constance. The highlight is not necessarily the castle of the Bernadotte family, where some parts are open to the public. Rather, it's the unique and beautiful plants to admire here. Some of the more than 500 coniferous and deciduous trees are over 150 years old. Tulip trees, Atlas cedars, and even palm species such as the Canary Island date palm thrive here. For your child and the rest of the family, the butterfly house is recommended. Flower lovers can admire thousands of orchids and tulips in a variety of color combinations in the palm house. Your dog is allowed on Mainau, provided it's on a leash.