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Category: Vorarlberg

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.

Scenery in the Montafon region of the Vorarlberg in western Austria

Scenery in the Montafon region of the Vorarlberg in western Austria

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


The Christmas market in Hohenems

Christmas Market in Hohenems

On 05/11/2022 By Steve In Things To Do, Vorarlberg

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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View of the Lechquellen mountains in the Austrian province of Vorarlberg

10 Places to See in Vorarlberg

On 01/05/2022 By Steve 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 …

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On the cycle path at Lake Constance in Vorarlberg

The Walgau-Rhine Valley-Lake Constance Cycle Route

On 17/04/2022 By Steve In Vorarlberg

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 …

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Paragliding in the Bregenzerwald region of Austria

Paragliding in the Bregenzerwald

On 10/04/2022 By Steve In Vorarlberg

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 – …

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Herbal hikes in Vorarlberg

Herbal Hiking in Vorarlberg

On 18/02/2022 By Steve 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: …

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The Seewaldsee in the Grosses Walsertal

Swimming in a Mountain Lake

On 05/07/2021 By Steve In Vorarlberg

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 …

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The 'sunset steps' at the Molo in Bregenz

Lake Constance Promenade in Bregenz

On 14/06/2021 By Steve In Vorarlberg

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 …

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Cycling the Rhine in Vorarlberg

Cycling the Austrian Rhine

On 26/05/2021 By Steve In Vorarlberg

“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 …

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The Hohentweil steam ship on Lake Constance

Nostalgic Boat Trips on Lake Constance

On 27/04/2021 By Steve In Things To Do, Vorarlberg

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 …

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Hiking near Bizau in the Bregenzerwald

Culinary Winter Walks in the Bregenzerwald

On 29/10/2020 By Steve In Vorarlberg

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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