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Bregenz is the capital of Vorarlberg, Austria's westernmost state, set on the shore of Lake Constance (Bodensee), the large lake Austria shares with Germany and Switzerland. The city is world-famous for the Bregenzer Festspiele, a summer opera festival staged on a spectacular floating stage in the middle of the lake. From town you can also ride the cable car up Mount Pfänder for views of the lake and the Alpine peaks of three countries at once, making it the perfect gateway to the Vorarlberg region.
Why stay in Bregenz
Floating Opera Festival
The Bregenzer Festspiele stages opera on a floating stage in the middle of Lake Constance each summer, with giant sets famous the world over.
Pfänder Cable Car
Ride the cable car to the summit of Pfänder for views of Lake Constance and the Alpine peaks of Austria, Germany and Switzerland in one glance.
Lakeside Bodensee
Promenades and gardens line the lake, with boat piers crossing to Germany and Switzerland and a wonderfully relaxed waterfront atmosphere.
Kunsthaus Art Museum
Kunsthaus Bregenz is a world-class, minimalist frosted-glass building by Peter Zumthor showcasing leading contemporary art.
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Local dishes to try in Bregenz
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Käsespätzle
Egg-pasta noodles tossed with mountain cheese and topped with fried onions, a hearty Vorarlberg specialty.
📍 Traditional restaurants - 2🐟
Lake Constance Fish
Fresh whitefish (Felchen) from Lake Constance, grilled or fried and served by the water, a regional lake specialty.
📍 Lakeside restaurants - 3🧀
Bregenzerwald Mountain Cheese
Aged cheese from the Bregenzerwald valley, famous for its cheese trail, a rich-flavoured souvenir from local farms.
📍 Markets & shops - 4🍰
Cakes & Lakeside Cafes
Sip coffee with Austrian cake at a lakeside cafe, watching the sailboats and the Swiss mountains across the water at dusk.
📍 Waterfront
- 1🎭
Seebühne (Floating Stage)
The world's largest opera stage built on the waters of Lake Constance, with spectacular giant sets during the summer festival.
📍 Lakeside - 2🚠
Pfänder Mountain
A peak above town reached by cable car, with panoramic lake and Alpine views, a mountain wildlife park and walking trails.
📍 Above the city - 3🏛️
Kunsthaus Bregenz
A contemporary art museum in a striking frosted-glass building of world architectural renown, showing leading artists' exhibitions.
📍 City centre - 4🏰
Oberstadt (Upper Town)
A medieval old quarter on the hill with the Martinsturm tower and city walls, offering quiet lake views from above.
📍 Old town - 5⛴️
Lake Constance Harbour
The harbour for boat cruises across the lake to towns in Germany and Switzerland, the starting point for a three-country lake trip.
📍 Lakeside
Things to do in Bregenz
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3 Bregenz hotels our team picked for you
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★ 8.5Upper-midGrand Hotel Bregenz - MGallery Collection
Lakefront luxury by the Festival Hall
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🚆 Getting around Bregenz
Walking Along the Lake
The city centre, the lakefront and the floating stage are all within walking distance, with broad promenades that make strolling a pleasure.
Pfänder Cable Car
The Pfänderbahn cable car station is not far from the city centre and takes you to the summit in minutes for the three-country view.
Lake Ferries
Passenger ferries sail from Bregenz to towns in Germany and Switzerland, a popular way to explore Lake Constance.
Train from Innsbruck
Trains from Innsbruck take about 2.5 hours, with easy connections to Switzerland and Germany; the station sits right by the lake in the centre.
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GrazAustria's second-largest city, a World Heritage old town that blends a medieval clock tower with cutting-edge architecture.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Bregenz
When is the best time to visit Bregenz?+
Summer (Jul-Aug) is best, as that's when the floating-stage opera festival, the Bregenzer Festspiele, takes place and the weather suits lakeside activities.
What is the floating stage?+
The Seebühne is a stage built floating on the surface of Lake Constance, used for opera during the summer festival, with giant spectacular sets and seating for several thousand spectators.
What else is there to do in Bregenz besides the festival?+
Ride the cable car up Mount Pfänder for the three-country view, stroll along the lake, visit the Kunsthaus museum and take a boat across to Germany or Switzerland.
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