Best things to do in Bregenz

Bregenz Unmissables

Bregenz sits at the edge of Lake Constance, defined by its blend of Alpine landscapes and modern architecture. The city features the world’s largest floating stage at the Bregenzer Festspiele and the Peter Zumthor-designed Kunsthaus Bregenz. Visitors can ascend the Pfänder mountain via cable car for views spanning three countries or explore medieval history at the ruins of Burg Hohenbregenz and the baroque interiors of St. Gallus church. The lakeside promenade connects the cultural district to the historic Cistercian Territorial Abbey of Wettingen-Mehrerau.

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Lake Promenade Bregenz

Stroll past the lake shore and enjoy the scenic landscape. Lined with trees, restaurants, cafés and sculptures.

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Bregenzer Festspiele

Bregenzer Festspiele is a performing arts festival which is held every July and August in Bregenz in Vorarlberg.

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Pfänder

The Pfänder is a mountain in western Austria close to Lake Constance. The city of Bregenz lies at the foot of the mountain on the shores of…

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Pfänderbahn Bergstation

Located 1,064 meters above sea level, this mountain station provides access to panoramic viewpoints, an alpine wildlife park, and several hiking trails overlooking Lake Constance and the Swiss Alps.

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Art Museum Bregenz

The Kunsthaus Bregenz presents temporary exhibitions of international contemporary art in Bregenz, Vorarlberg.

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Burg Hohenbregenz

These 11th-century castle ruins sit atop the Gebhardsberg. The site includes the remains of the medieval fortification and the 18th-century Pilgrimage Church of St. Gebhard, offering views of the Rhine Valley.

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Territorial Abbey of Wettingen-Mehrerau

Wettingen-Mehrerau Abbey is a Cistercian territorial abbey and cathedral located at Mehrerau on the outskirts of Bregenz in Vorarlberg,…

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Bregenz railway station

Bregenz railway station is a railway station in the municipality of Bregenz, located in the Bregenz district in Vorarlberg, Austria.

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Künstlerhaus - Palais Thurn-und-Taxis

Housed in a neoclassical villa from 1848, this international center for contemporary art hosts rotating exhibitions. The building is surrounded by a public park featuring historic arboretum specimens.

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Herz Jesu-Kirche

Completed in 1908, this Neo-Gothic brick church features twin towers reaching 62 meters. The interior contains significant stained glass and a high altar designed by Joseph Schmalzl.

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Parish church of St. Gallus, Bregenz

The parish church of St. Gallus is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Bregenz in Vorarlberg, Austria.

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Vorarlberg museum

The vorarlberg museum in Bregenz is the state art and cultural museum of the Austrian federal state of Vorarlberg.

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