Bregenz

Where to go first in Bregenz?

One of the most famous landmarks in the city is the Martinsturm. The former granary was built in 1601 and offers an impressive panoramic view of the city. In addition, there is also a permanent exhibition on the history of Bregenz in the tower.

The tower is located in the identically named Martinsgasse in Bregenz's upper town. The city walls, built in the period from the 13th to the 16th century, are mostly still preserved today.

Which museums are recommended?

The Vorarlberg Museum, founded in 1857, is the regional museum of art and cultural history of Vorarlberg. The focus of the collection of about 160,000 objects relates to the archaeology, history, art history and folklore of the state. The museum is open to visitors from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. Admission is free for young people up to 19 years, adults pay 9 euros for the ticket.

The Kunsthaus Bregenz is one of the most important museums on the subject of contemporary art. Among other things, works by internationally renowned artists such as Roy Lichtenstein and Jeff Koons can be admired here. The Kunsthaus is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.

What is in the immediate vicinity?

Lake Constance is at the foot of the city and offers not only the opportunity to cool off in the summer, but also for boat trips with the ships of the Lake Constance shipping companies or a chartered sailboat or catamaran.

Those who are free from fear of heights can also admire the goings-on on Lake Constance from the air in a zeppelin. Take-off and landing always take place in front of the Zeppelin hangar in Friedrichshafen.

The Bregenz Festival

The Bregenz Festival, which takes place annually in July and August, is the cultural highlight in Vorarlberg. Especially the lake stage in Bregenz attracts visitors from all over the world every year and offers an impressive backdrop.

Among other things, you can see well-known operas such as Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi or Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini.