Bregenz, Austria
Bregenz
Bregenz makes a stage of Lake Constance. Water runs along the town, the Pfänder rises behind it, and summer brings opera to a huge floating stage on the lake.
Recommendations
Landmark4.8/5
Pfänder
Bregenz’s mountain rises above Lake Constance, with views across Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. A cable car brings you to walking paths and a wildlife park, while the lake spreads below.
Landmark4.8/5
Bregenzer Festspiele
This lakeside opera festival builds elaborate stages on Lake Constance, where singers perform with water running through the set.
Landmark4.8/5
Seebühne Bregenz
A giant stage rises from Lake Constance at this open-air opera theater. Opera plays against the lake, and the stage design changes every two years.
Landmark4.5/5
Martinsturm
Welcome to Martinsturm, located at Martinsgasse 3b in the enchanting town of Bregenz, Austria! This remarkable tower offers a mesmerizing panoramic view of Lake Constance and the surrounding Alpine scenery. Step back in time as you climb the 194 steps, unlocking stunning vistas at every turn. Don't forget to snap a selfie with the charming medieval architecture as your backdrop!
Culture4.5/5
Vorarlberg Museum
This Bregenz museum pairs regional history with contemporary installations. Floor arrows mark where each level’s exhibitions begin, and drawers open for extra context.
Transport4.7/5
Bregenz Hafen
Transport4.1/5
Bregenz
Train station with a waiting room and comfortable chairs.
Shop5/5
See Galerie
Landmark4.3/5
Strandbad Bregenz
Culture4.6/5
St. Wendelin, Fluh
Looking for a peaceful retreat in Austria? Look no further than St. Wendelin in Fluh, with its stunning views of Lake Constance and the Swiss Alps. This charming village offers hiking, cycling, and a rich history to explore. Don't miss the local cheese and wine tastings to complete your Austrian adventure!
Cafe$$$4.4/5
Weinstube Kinz
Eat$$$4.2/5
Wirtshaus am See
This Austrian restaurant has indoor and covered terrace seating, with tables looking out over Lake Constance.
Eat3.4/5
Il Porto
Cafe$$$4.5/5
museumscafe
Eat$$$4.4/5
Gasthaus Goldener Hirschen
Cafe$$$4.4/5
Café Wunderbar
Bregenz cafe-bar with red velvet stools and vintage furniture, plus a disco ball over Italo disco.
Stays
Stay$$$$4.4/5
Hotel Schwärzler in Bregenz
The family-run Hotel Schwärzler is a 15 to 20-minute walk from the Old Town of Bregenz, 500 metres from the Weidach exit of the A14 motorway, and 2 km from the Seebühne and the Bregenz Festival Area. The 110 square metre gym and the sauna, sun bed, and infrared cabin can be used free of charge. Free WiFi is available. Hotel Schwärzler boasts two restaurants, the Brasserie Karl and the Babenwohl gourmet restaurant which serves traditional dishes with a modern twist, and offers seating opportunities in the summer garden. The property features a lounge and a bar. All rooms at the Schwärzler Hotel are equipped with flat-screen cable TV, a minibar, safe and a seating area. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower, a hairdryer, free toiletries, and a make-up mirror. Free private parking is available on site, and garage parking is available at an additional cost. For garage parking a reservation is needed. Jogging and cycling trails pass by the hotel. Bus lines 4 and 5 stop next to the Schwärzler Hotel, while Bregenz Train Station is 2 km away. The Bregenz Forest with its ski areas can be reached in a 30-minute drive.
Stay$$$$4.25/5
Grand Hotel Bregenz - MGallery Collection
Only 100 metres away from Lake Constance and the Festival Hall, Grand Hotel Bregenz - MGallery Hotel Collection overlooks the Festspiel Park. The casino and Bregenz Train Station are just steps away. Free WiFi is provided in the lobby. The spacious rooms at the Grand Hotel Bregenz - MGallery Hotel Collection feature a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a bathroom with hairdryer. The DIVVY restaurant features an award-winning chef, Frédéric Vardon, and serves French cuisine.
Stay$$$$4.25/5
Hotel Messmer in Bregenz
Located in the centre of Bregenz, Hotel Messmer is only 100 metres from Lake Constance and a 5-minute walk from the Festival Hall. It features a sauna and a sanarium. Guests can enjoy Vorarlberg specialities, Austrian and international cuisine, and a daily breakfast buffet in the restaurant Weinstube. The Messmer also features a bar, a terrace, and an outdoor dining area. The non-smoking rooms at Messmer Hotel include free WiFi, flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar, and a bathroom with hairdryer. Chargeable underground parking spaces (reservation is not possible) can be reached by lift from Hotel Messmer but are subject to availability. Bregenz Train Station is a 10-minute walk away. The shipping pier and the Pfänder Cable Car can be reached in a 5-minute walk.
Stay$$$4.25/5
Hotel Weisses Kreuz
This friendly and hospitable hotel enjoys a central location in the heart of Bregenz, only a few steps from the train station. Hotel Weißes Kreuz serves a breakfast consisting of ham, cheese, yogurt, fruit salad, jam, butter, a pastry and egg dishes on request. Guests can also enjoy a glass of wine, cocktail or beer at the KreuzBar. The shore of Lake Constance, the casino and the festival hall are in the immediate vicinity of Hotel Weißes Kreuz.
Stay$$$4.2/5
Hotel Bodensee Bregenz
Situated at the doorway to the city centre of Bregenz and only 2 minutes' walk from Lake Constance, Hotel Bodensee offers rooms with views of the lake or the Pfänder mountain. Free WiFi is available. Every morning guests can enjoy a rich breakfast buffet and a wide choice of coffees. An underground garage is directly opposite, and 10 restaurants and bars are reachable on foot in 5 minutes from the Hotel Bodensee.
Stay$$$4.25/5
Hotel Central
Offering free WiFi access, the non-smoking Hotel Central is located in the pedestrian zone in the centre of Bregenz. Lake Constance, the ferry port, the Pfänder Cable Car, and Bregenz Train Station are within a 5-minute walk. The rooms feature cable TV and a bathroom. Breakfast is available every morning (no warm dishes). Various drinks are available at the reception. Many restaurants and shops are just steps away from the Central Hotel. The Festival Hall can be reached in a 10-minute walk.
Stay4.1/5
Hotel Germania
Hotel in Bregenz within walking distance of the lake, with breakfast.
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