The Christmas market in Hohenems is a small traditional event in the Advent period which takes place in front of the Hohenems Palace, an elegant Renaissance building. The square in front of the Hohenems Palace …
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Vorarlberg Austria
Find out more about Austria’s westernmost province, with the high mountains of the Arlberg and Montafon descending through the wooded hills of the Bregenzerwald towards Lake Constance and the border with Switzerland and Germany.
Winter sports are an important part of the economy here with the ski resorts of the Montafon valley and the Bregenzerwald region as well as the more popular skiing in the Arlberg.
Cross country skiing and snowshoe hiking are also popular winter pastimes.
When the summer comes around, it is time for hiking and mountain biking in the mountains or taking to the waters of Lake Constance.
And, of course, there is the cultural highlight of the annual Bregenz Festival.
Take a look at our list of 10 Places to See in Vorarlberg to get some initial ideas for a visit.
The list below shows all of the published articles on AustriaDirect about the Vorarlberg. Readers may also be interested in our longer guides to various regions and locations:
The Bregenzerwald | The Montafon | Lech am Arlberg
10 Places to See in Vorarlberg
Last updated on May 17th, 2022 at 08:42 amThe Vorarlberg is Austria’s westernmost province with plenty of things to do and places to see in its various mountain regions and on the shores of Lake …
Continue readingThe Walgau-Rhine Valley-Lake Constance Cycle Route
Two rivers, the Ill and the Rhine, accompany cyclists on their 67.5-kilometre route from the Alpine town of Bludenz to the shores of Lake Constance in Vorarlberg. The cycle tour to Lake Constance begins in …
Continue readingParagliding in the Bregenzerwald
The Niedere and Diedamskopf mountains in the Bregenzerwald in Vorarlberg are among the best flying areas in Europe for paragliders. Some days the skies in certain places in the Bregenzerwald are speckled with colour – …
Continue readingHerbal Hiking in Vorarlberg
Guided hikes in several regions in Vorarlberg encourage you to discover more about the herbal plants which have been traditionally used in the area. Visitors can choose from a number of specialised tours in Vorarlberg: …
Continue readingSwimming in a Mountain Lake
Swimming in the mountain lakes of Vorarlberg doesn’t have to be a chilling experience! The Seewaldsee in the Grosses Walsertal Biosphere Park has very little water running into it and so remains at a generally …
Continue readingLake Constance Promenade in Bregenz
The shoreline of Lake Constance near Bregenz is a spectacular location which draws visitors every day throughout the year. Many like to stroll around the park area between the modern harbour in Bregenz and the …
Continue readingCycling the Austrian Rhine
“Upstream or downstream?” is what you have to ask yourself. If, for example, the Föhn wind is blowing from the south, it is better to choose Feldkirch as the starting point and cycle from there …
Continue readingNostalgic Boat Trips on Lake Constance
An excursion on one of the historic boat tours around Lake Constance is a particularly enjoyable way to enjoy the water. One of the highlights at the lake is to take a trip on the …
Continue readingCulinary Winter Walks in the Bregenzerwald
The fresh winter air whets your appetite so all the better if the hiking trail includes breaks for refreshments. In the Bregenzerwald, those who enjoy exercise can set out on three different trails for specially-chosen …
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