BODENSEE-VORARLBERG

SIX WELCOMING REGIONS RURAL URBANITY

of Alpine idyll? Far from that: The region’s
ad Map VORARLBERG IS A SMALL REGION, ITS TRUE GREATNESS LIES IN THE towns are pleasantly small in size, set in
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With orarlber DIVERSITY OF ITS NATURAL SCENERY AND THE SURFEIT OF ACTIVITIES idyllic natural surroundings, and a per-
V ON OFFER IN THE SIX HOLIDAY REGIONS.
fect base for excursions in and around the
three-country spanning Lake Constance
area. They boast an unexpectedly vibrant
REGIONAL INCLUSIVE CARDS cultural scene, with the Bregenz festival
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Riding up a mountain by cable car or chair SFH
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as hallmark, and a host of other festival
lift any number of times, for free, or at a Lake
Constance events. The region is famed for outstand- Bodensee-Vorarlberg Tourismus
GERMANY
bargain all-in rate. In the summer, this is ing contemporary architecture, a sought- tel. +43/(0)5574/43443-0, fax 43443-4
possible with the practical Inclusive after venue for conventions, with Bre- office@[Link]
Cards in Vorarlberg’s holiday regions. SWITZERLAND genz, Dornbirn, Hohenems and Feldkirch [Link]
Bregenzerwald
Depending on the region, the card is also Klein
as urban centres.
good for admission to museums and Bodensee- walsertal
Vorarlberg
municipal pools, and as a ticket for BREGENZERWALD
scheduled and hiking buses. At the Arl- Arlberg PARED-DOWN ELEGANCE
berg, in the Bregenzerwald and in the Alpenregion Bludenz The Bregenzerwald is a region for lovers
LIECHTEN-
Kleinwalsertal valley, the card is included STEIN TIROL of fine foods and treats, known for its
Wi e n AUSTRIA
in the price of accommodation; in other Montafon
savoury Bergkäse mountain cheese and
regions it is on sale at an inexpensive all- the CheeseTrail. It boasts a number of
SWITZERLAND
in rate. themed trails that have many stories to
Explore all of Vorarlberg with the V-CARD. tell. The Schubertiade concerts in the
For details see [Link] picture-book setting of Schwarzenberg
are the highlight of the cultural season. Ch. Lingg(Bregenzerwald Tourismus

The blend of traditional and modern Bregenzerwald Tourismus GmbH

ALPENREGION BLUDENZ architecture is striking, as you will find tel. +43/(0)5512/2365, fax 3010
BRANDNERTAL, ALPENSTADT BLUDENZ, many family homes built in contemporary info@[Link]
KLOSTERTAL – ALPINE TREASURES design side by side with traditional [Link]
Two stunning alpine valleys and the timber-crafted buildings.
medieval town of Bludenz make for the
charms of this family-friendly holiday re- KLEINWALSERTAL
gion. 800km of waymarked walking trails, MOUNTAINS & NATURE
over 300km of mountain bike routes and By road, the Kleinwalsertal can be
the gorgeously set 18-hole alpine golf reached only from Germany. The valley is
[Link]/Alpenregion Bludenz
courses in Bludenz-Braz and Brand hemmed in on three sides by mountain
await active holiday-makers. The world’s Alpenregion Bludenz Tourismus GmbH
peaks towering up to 2,000m. In the
largest chocolate festival in July in tel. +43/(0)5552/30227, fax 30227-1712
summer, the unspoilt and largely un-
Bludenz is the ever-so-sweet highlight of info@[Link]
touched alpine nature is a hotspot for

KEEN the season.

Grosses Walsertal biosphere park:

“Enjoy nature without harming it” is the
philosophy to which the biosphere park
[Link]

Biosphärenpark Großes Walsertal

tel. +43/(0)5554/5150, fax 5150-34
info@[Link]
hikers, bikers and those wanting to
replenish spent energies. The Bergschau
exhibition with several interactive sta-
tions is a must for every visitor. Festivals
Kleinwalsertal Tourismus

Kleinwalsertal Tourismus
tel. +43/(0)5517/5114-0, fax 5114-419
and the gambling casino in Riezlern cater info@[Link]
has committed itself. [Link]
to guests looking for entertainment. [Link]

ARLBERG MONTAFON
Silvrettasee/Montafon | photo: Edward Groeger/Elsa Mark

MORE SPACE – MORE TIME FOR SPORTS LOVERS AND FAMILIES

EXPECTATIONS The Arlberg has all – and a lot more – for

visitors seeking peace and tranquillity, as
well as for those of a more active bent,
wanting to recharge spent batteries and
The Montafon valley extends to mount Piz
Buin, at 3,312m Vorarlberg’s highest peak.
The popular Silvretta High Alpine Road
connects the Montafon with the Tyrol. This
draw new energy at power places that vibrant region boasts more than 500km of
release positive energy. Lech am Arlberg hiking trails, 12 alpine shelters run by the
creates the space for such power places mountaineering clubs, climbing courses/
Hans Wiesenhofer/Lech Zürs Tourismus paths, 860km of mountainbike routes, Gröger/Montafon Tourismus
and the time to absorb them with all the
5 attractive outoor pools, two 9-hole golf
SUMMER IN VORARLBERG 2010 senses. Crystal-clear mountain lakes,
picturesque look-outs, verdant green al-
Lech Zürs Tourismus
tel. +43/(0)5583/2161-0, fax 3155 courses, the Activpark Montafon, the Fun
Montafon Tourismus GmbH
tel. +43/(0)5556/722530, fax 74856
pine pastures, and craggy peaks promise info@[Link] Family Club, museums, various sports info@[Link]
moments of contemplation. [Link] and cultural events, and much more. [Link]

HOW TO REACH VORARLBERG Buchbinder rent-a-car). For information

visit [Link] or contact the
local tourist office.
VORARLBERG IS LOCATED IN THE VERY WEST OF AUSTRIA, STRADDLING BORDERS WITH GER-
MANY, THE PRINCIPALITY OF LIECHTENSTEIN, AND SWITZERLAND. VORARLBERG IS PLEASANT- TRAFFIC INFORMATION
LY SMALL IN SIZE, AND WITHIN EASY REACH BY WHATEVER MODE OF TRANSPORT OR ROUTE.
TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS
Traffic is limited on a number of national
HOW TO REACH US sticker, an additional corridor toll sticker • Stuttgart, Germany (205km) roads (height and weight limitations).
is not required. A mileage-dependent toll [Link] The Silvretta High-Alpine Road is closed
... by car (pre- or post-pay) is collected for vehicles • Zurich, Switzerland (120km) for caravans from Partenen to Galtür (toll
From the north on the German motorways of more than 3.5 t maximum loaded [Link] road). Not recommended for caravans:
via Singen–Meersburg–Lindau or Singen– weight (buses/lorries). A special toll is • [Link]/Altenrhein, Switzerland L 193 (Faschina road from Au – Faschina-
Konstanz/Kreuzlingen–St. Gallen, via Ulm– collected on some road sections e.g. the (24km) [Link] joch – Fontanella); L 200 (Hochtannberg
Memmingen–Lindau, via Augsburg–Kem- Arlberg road tunnel between Langen am • Innsbruck, Tirol, Austria (185km) road from Schoppernau – Warth); L 51
pten or Munich–Kempten or via Munich– Arlberg and St. Anton am Arlberg/Tirol. [Link] (Laternser road from Rankweil – Furka-
Pfänderbahn, Bregenz/Lake Constance | photo: Othmar Heidegger/Pfänderbahn
AGnstance | Foto Memmingen–Lindau and via small border Vehicles up to a maximum loaded weight Other airports in the vicinity (max. 400km): joch – Damüls) and different mountain
Foto: Othmar Heidegger/Pfänderbahn AG
crossings between Allgäu–Bregenzerwald. of 3.5t: single fare € 8.50. For vehicles of Salzburg (A), Frankfurt, Augsburg (G), roads to high-lying destinations.
From the west on the Swiss motorways via more than 3.5t loaded weight, toll is Basel and Geneva (CH), Milan (I).

SUMMER IN VORARLBERG Zurich–St. Gallen-St. Margrethen or Zu-

rich–Walensee–Sargans.
collected via an electronic tolling system.
For more information about the toll
Gliding and sporting airfield Hohenems:
only for private and sporting aeroplanes
INFORMATION ABOUT
ROAD CONDITIONS
system visit: [Link]. (T +43 (0)5576/72170, [Link]). Updated information available from the
INSIGHTS AND VIEWS From the south via Como (I/CH)–San Ber-
nardino–Chur, via the Brenner motorway motoring associations ÖAMTC (www.
(I/A)–Innsbruck or Reschen pass (I/A). ... by rail SELECTION OF AIRLINE PARTNERS [Link]) and ARBÖ ([Link]) and
NESTLING IN THE VERY WEST OF AUSTRIA, VORARLBERG IS SUPREMELY POSITIONED BETWEEN LAKE Vorarlberg is within easy reach from all To/from airport Bodensee-Airport Fried- the internet: [Link]
From the east on Austrian motorways via
CONSTANCE AND THE ARLBERG, SILVRETTA AND RÄTIKON MOUNTAIN RANGES, WHERE THE FOUR Innsbruck–Arlberg road tunnel or Inns- directions. richshafen: [Link], Travel information on the radio: The local
COUNTRIES OF AUSTRIA, GERMANY, SWITZERLAND AND LIECHTENSTEIN MEET. A COUNTRY THAT IS bruck–Arlberg pass road or via Reutte– From the north coming from Germany to [Link], [Link] stations inform about the current traffic
OPEN TO THE WORLD AND FOND OF ART AND CULTURE. Lechtal. Lindau/Bregenz. Arriving by train at the To/from Allgäu Airport Memmingen: situation on VHF radio (frequencies dis-
The Kleinwalsertal valley is located in the Kleinwalsertal, stop at Oberstdorf im All- e.g. [Link], [Link], played along the motorway).
Vorarlberg stands out for alpine idyll and a vibrant cultural cars and chairlifts whisk visitors to many a peak. The North-East of Vorarlberg and is acces- gäu (at 10km, continue by taxi or local [Link]
life. And a keen love of contrasts. Summer season visitors network of hiking trails is over 6000km long. To make finding sible by road only via Germany: via the Walser bus). Information: [Link]. To/from airport Zürich TOLL ROAD
are attracted by the stunningly beautiful natural scenery, your bearings easy, all trails are uniformly signposted. A7 to Memmingen-Kempten, and then on Information on night trains (City Night [Link] Silvretta High-Alpine Road from Parte-
from Lake Constance to the imposing peaks of the Arlberg the B19, and the B308 Lindau–Immen- Line) and the Deutsche Bahn motorail To/from airport St. Gallen/Altenrhein nen/Montafon to Galtür in the Paznaun
and Silvretta ranges. The landscape in Vorarlberg is cut out for cycling or moun- stadt or Füssen–Immenstadt or via the trains at: [Link]/citynightline or [Link] valley/Tyrol and turnoff to Kops, negotiable
tain bike excursions. The network of marked cycling trails is B200/B205 to Oberstdorf. [Link]. only in summer. Rates: passenger vehicles
The string of cultural events includes festivals of world almost 300km long. Add several border-crossing trails. The From the west through Switzerland via HINTS FOR LOW-COST CARRIERS up to 5 persons € 11.50, 6–9 persons
renown such as the Bregenz Festival or the Schubertiade most popular cycling route is the 250km Lake Constance TOLL FEES Zurich–St. Gallen–Bregenz or Zurich–Sar- [Link], [Link], € 16.00, motor bikes € 10.50, lorries and
festival in Schwarzenberg and Hohenems, concerts and trail. The mountain bike network covers several hundred All motorways and expressways in gans–Feldkirch (information: [Link]). [Link] campers up to 3.5t € 15.00, over 3.5t Freytag & Berndt –
theatre performances full of atmosphere in the mountain kilometres, with the Montafon valley, Alpenregion Bludenz, Austria are subject to a toll (in Vorarlberg From the south coming from Italy via Gott- € 18.00, bus groups (depending on the damit setzten Sie auf die richtige Karte.
valleys, and exceptional museums. the Bregenzerwald and the Kleinwalstertal valleys being the the A14 and S16). hard pass–Zurich or Brenner pass–Inns- AIRPORT TRANSFER/SHUTTLE SERVICE number of on-board passengers): mini-
major centres. Toll system for vehicles up to a maximum bruck. For the best rail and bus connections from mum rate € 25.50 (including empty rides),
Hospitality comes right from the heart and pampers visitors loaded weight of 3.5t and motorhomes: From the east of Austria via Innsbruck and the airport of arrival to Vorarlberg, please maximum rate € 170.00, rate for bus Buses and trains run at scheduled inter- Distances in km for
to the hilt, at top-notch standards of quality. The number of Regional inclusive cards which do not weigh heavily on the e.g. 10-day toll sticker for passenger vehi- the Arlberg tunnel. Motorail to/from Feld- visit [Link]/fly or the web- groups per adult € 3.20, children € 2.00; vals, the regional timetables are closely
SHIPPING ON LAKE CONSTANCE Service information
Lake Constance shipping offers various the quickest route to
award-winning restaurants listed in international gourmet purse are available for bargain-seeking visitors wanting to cles € 7.90, motorcycles € 4.50, 2 month kirch: Vienna and Graz (day-time and over- site of the arrival airport. Our website Postbus passengers: adults € 3.00, child- dovetailed. Taking the train or bus is easy appealing scheduled (2/4–17/10) and Vorarlberg (Bregenz): Area code for Austria 0043 + local code omitt-
guides is surprisingly high. fill their days with a variety of different activities. They are toll sticker for passenger vehicles € 22.90, night services), Villach (overnight service). [Link] also has informa- ren € 1.90. This rate includes return on with attractive, standard rates. The special cruises to the neighbouring Berlin 726 km ing the «0». Also valid for mobile phones.
valid for lifts and cable-cars, municipal pools and museums, motorcycles € 11.50. Toll stickers on sale Information: [Link]. tion on organised shuttles that run from the same day. Discounts for guests in the transport network also covers Liechten- countries of Germany and Switzerland. Copenhagen 1,272 km Emergency calls: Euro emergency 112
Vorarlberg cuisine relies on regional specialties, prepared and - depending on the region - also for buses and trains. at the motoring clubs, toll stations, petrol Express train stations in Vorarlberg: the arrival airport to your booked hotel in Montafon and the Paznaun valleys (guest stein and various border towns. The trains The programme includes excursions and
card required). Free for cyclists. No night- Frankfurt 417 km Alpine emergencies 140, within Vorarlberg
either in traditional, home-cooked manner, or refined with a stations (in particular in vicinity to the Bregenz, Dornbirn, Feldkirch, Bludenz, Vorarlberg. You can directly book a run by the Austrian Federal Railways daily round trips in the three-country
Langen am Arlberg; time parking along the road! Geneva 406 km also 144
new touch of lightness. Cheese and dairy products are Vor- Contemporary architecture and craftsmanship have long border, motorways and ramps). The “corri- transfer on line on [Link]. (ÖBB) and the Montafonerbahn are fully area. Free ride for children up to 5 years.
nearest stations for the Kleinwalsertal Information: toll collection counter Par- Hamburg 802 km Breakdown services (day and night, phone
arlberg’s best-known culinary ambassadors. become a hallmark for the way of life in Vorarlberg. dor sticker“ allows vehicles up to 3.5t integrated in the public transport network The Lake Constance Card for children
valley: Oberstdorf (G). tenen, Montafon tourist offices and on London 1,025 km number without a dialling code)
Buildings in modern minimalistic design, using plenty of maximum permissible weight (passenger BUS TRIPS FROM/TO YOUR DOOR of Vorarlberg. Single, daily, weekly, month- (valid one day for the price of € 4.90)
[Link] Milan 307 km ÖAMTC – roadside service: 120
Mountains abound, rising gently from the shores of Lake timber and glass, fit neatly into the towns and villages, cars, motorbikes, light motor homes) to TAXI SHUTTLES / RENTAL CARS ly and annual tickets are available. Child- entitles children up to 15 years (all child-
Other toll roads leading to remote high- Munich 184 km ARBÖ – roadside service: 123
Constance. Rolling hillsides then turn into imposing moun- mountains and valleys, and blend harmoniously with the use the 23km road section (corridor) on .... by plane Door-to-door bus pick-up service to the ren up to 5 years travel free if accom- ren of one family up to the age of 15 years)
tain peaks that reach more than 3000m in altitude. Cable scenic diversity and the traditional timber houses. A14 Rheintal/Walgau motorway between Nearest airports (distance in km to Bre- alpine areas are mostly negotiable in panied by an adult. Children up to 14 years to a free ride if accompanied by at least Salzburg 313 km Facts & Figures
Kleinwalsertal valley from different cities
the German border and exit Hohenems genz): in Germany by “Komm mit“ shuttle service summer only. are entitled to single tickets and day one parent or grandparent. The Bodensee Stuttgart 220 km Land surface: 2,601 km2
near the border crossing to Switzerland • Friedrichshafen, Germany (34km) ([Link]). tickets at half price. For the zone plan and Erlebniskarte entitles holders to free Vienna 622 km Inhabitants: approx. 370,000
VORARLBERG TOURISMUS (Vorarlberg State Tourist Board)
(several entries and exits along the [Link] Taxi pick-up service from hotel in Vorarl- PUBLIC TRANSPORT tariffs consult [Link]. rides on schedules boat services, free Zurich 121 km Capital: Bregenz
section). Price: single € 2, return € 4 • Memmingen, Germany (75km) berg for all flights from near-by airports. admission to many recreational facilities PUBLISHER’S STATEMENT – Publisher: Vorarlberg Tourismus. Responsible for the contents: Accommodations: approx. 5,670
[Link] 99, 6850 Dornbirn, Austria (valid 24 hours). The corridor sticker is [Link] ONE TICKET FOR BUS AND TAIL. The various regional inclusive cards in- and up to 30% discount on admissions to Heidi Stelzhammer. Translation: Michaela Ott-Spracklin. Map: Freytag-Berndt und Artaria, Guest beds: approx. 66,700, of which 32,700
Rental cars: Book a rental car for Vorarl- 1230 Vienna. Printed by: Vorarlberger Verlagsanstalt, Dornbirn. Printed in Austria.
tel. +43 (0)5572/377033-0 (Mon–Sat 8–18 h), fax +43 (0)5572/377033-5 available e.g. at ticket-vending machines • Munich, Germany (196km) berg or ex arrival airport with a car rental Vorarlberg has a highly developed net- clude the use of public transport in that many prime destinations. Information and All information compiled on the basis of the material provided. No liability is accepted for the in hotels, guesthouses; Camping sites 39
info@[Link], [Link]/en at both border crossings. With a valid toll [Link] company (Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Sixt, work of public transport by bus and rail. region. tariffs: [Link]. accuracy and the completeness of the data given. Press date: Dec 2009. Tourist regions: 6; Towns and villages: 96
 Meiningen, Nenzing-Gurtis, Kleinwalsertal, Riefensberg, Authorities). Diving at Lake Constance and Alter Rhein.
ACTIVITY AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMES Schruns-Tschagguns, Warth;
Horse-drawn carriages in Brand, Bregenz, Kleinwalsertal,
Sailing courses/boating licence for sports boats:
Lochau: Sporer Yachting, T (0)5574/52247, (0)664/3868975,
ART, CULTURE, SITES NOT TO MISS • Lake Constance round trip (CH/G,
150km)
with Martin’s tower, Martin’s chapel, Old
Townhall; Kunsthaus, Theater am Korn-
• Götzis: Junker-Jonas castle, parish
church, St. Arbogast pilgrimage church
• Royal palaces Bavaria/Füssen (G, markt, Seekapelle chapel, St. Gallus • Hohenems: Renaissance palace, Alt-
Klösterle, Mäder, Möggers, Sulzberg. [Link] (boat/yacht charter: sailing yachts 270km) parish church, state library, Mehrerau Ems castle ruins, Neu-Ems castle (Glop-
THERE IS VIRTUALLY NO SPORT YOU CANNOT PRACTICE IN VORARLBERG. ENDOWED WITH SCENIC BEAUTY with and without skipper, motor boats, dinghies); VORARLBERG IS A DESTINATION THAT SPOILS EXPLORERS FOR CHOICE. MUSEUMS INFORM ABOUT BY-GONE • Rhine falls/Schaffhausen – Zurich (CH, Cistercian monastery, Gebhardsberg per castle), parish church, Jewish
BEYOND COMPARE, IT IS NO WONDER THAT HIKING FIGURES HIGH UP ON THE AGENDA OF VISITORS. MORE- SUMMER-SEASON CABLE CARS AND CHAIR LIFTS Hard: Segel- und Motorbootschule Hard, T (0)5574/78840, www. TIMES AND MODERN-DAY INNOVATION. STRONGHOLDS SUCH AS THE FORTIFIED SCHATTENBURG IN FELD- 280km) castle ruins with pilgrimage church, quarter, Jewish cemetery
OVER, THERE IS AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF CYCLING AND MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAILS. LAKE CONSTANCE Information on 39 cable cars and lifts operating during the [Link]. KIRCH, AS WELL AS CASTLE RUINS, ARE TESTIMONIES OF BELLIGERENT TIMES. CHURCHES AND ABBEYS ARE • Around the Säntis (CH, 170km) Capuchin monastery, monastery im Thal- • Lech: Old parish church
BECKONS A WELCOME TO WATER SPORTS AFICIONADOS. THERE ARE OUTDOOR POOLS, BATHING SITES AT summer season available in the “Sommerbergbahnen“ folder Surfing courses and rental surf boards:
PLACES OF RETREAT AND SPIRITUALITY AND WORTH WHILE A VISIT. THE SELECTION OF FIRST-RATE TOURIST • Davos – St. Moritz (CH, 290km) bach, Gallus abbey, Bregenz festival with • Mittelberg: Culture/history trail featur-
MOUNTAIN LAKES AND RIVERS ALL OVER VORARLBERG, NOT TO FORGET THE OUTDOOR PROGRAMMES FOR (in German only) and at [Link]. Hard: Surf Max, T (0)664/2631802, (0)664/9051776. • Innsbruck, Wattens Crystal Worlds floating stage ing churches and Walser buildings
SITES IN VORARLBERG AND AROUND LAKE CONSTANCE IS WIDE, AND DISTANCES CONVENIENTLY SHORT.
THE YOUNG AND THOSE YOUNG AT HEART, TO EXPLORE AND ENJOY NATURE WHICH OUR OUTDOOR Water ski/Wakeboard (rides, tuition, rental equipment): (Tyrol, 200km) • Damüls: Parish church • Rankweil: Liebfrauenberg basilica
SUMMER TOBOGGANING RUN • SOMMER-TUBING • Bregenz: Wasserskischule Schneeweiss, T (0)5574/43333, • Vaduz – Werdenberg (FL/CH, 110km) • Dornbirn: Red House on market square, (St. Mary pilgrimage church)
SPECIALISTS HAVE PUT TOGETHER. FOR ART LOVERS, THERE ARE CREATIVITY COURSES AMID THE MOUNTAIN
ALPINE COASTER (0)676/6229240, [Link]; EXCURSIONS IN THE FOUR-COUNTRY • St. Gallen – Appenzell (CH, 100km) St. Martin parish church, St. Leopold • Röns: Parish church
PANORAMA. FOR A FLAIR OF NOSTALGIA, HAVE A RIDE ON A PADDLE STEAMER CRUISING ON LAKE CONSTANCE, Summer tobogganing run in Bizau: ride up on the double- Fußach: Wasserskischule Salzmann, Rohrspitz Yachting Salz- REGION church in Hatlerdorf • St. Gerold: Provostry
OR EXPLORE ONE OF VORARLBERG’S TWO RAILROAD ROUTES. seater gondola lift, 1,850m long, 80 bends, 400m difference in mann, T (0)5578/75708, (0)664/2004006, [Link]; Vorarlberg is an ideal base for short trips WORTH A VISIT • Feldkirch: Medieval old town, Schatten- • Schwarzenberg: Village square with
elevation. Operates daily from May to Oct., mid/end June to Lochau: Seeway Germany (T (0)5574/53076-0, [Link]). to discover the vibrant Lake Constance The major cultural treasures are: burg fortress (13th century), St. Nikolaus typical Bregenzerwald houses, parish
Omeshorn/Lech | photo: Peter Mathis mid/end September, daily from 9:00 to 17:00, May and Oct: Rental kayaks and canoes ([Link]): cultural area abuzz with tradition and • Bartholomäberg: Pilgrimage church basilica, state conservatoire; Levis: [Link]- church
Fri–Sun and holidays, weather permitting (T (0)5572/25079, in Bregenz (Camping Mexico, [Link]) and history. • Bildstein: Maria Bildstein (St. Mary pil- dalena church ensemble and historic in- • Silbertal: St. Agatha chapel am Krist-
[Link]). Fußach (Camping Rohrspitz, [Link]). Some suggested excursions (approx. grimage church) firmary; Tosters: St. Cornelius pilgrimage berg
Summer tobogganing run in Laterns: near the Gapfohl base Diving (courses, rental equipment, filling station): distance from/to Bregenz): • Bludenz: Medieval old town, St. Law- church, 1000-year oak, castle ruins For details about the suggested excurs-
terminal, mount on the inclined lift, 800m long, approx. 80m Bregenz: BTC-A Bodenseetauchclub Austria ([Link]); • Vorarlberg round trip (270km) rence church, Gayenhofen castle • Gaschurn: Maria Schnee chapel (pil- ions and cultural sites visit our website at:
difference in elevation. Operates from mid-June to early Feldkirch: TCV Tauchclub Vorarlberg ([Link]); Bregenz/Lake Constance | photo: Selbach • Silvretta round trip (150km) • Bregenz: Historic old town (uptown) grimage site) [Link]
October, daily from 10:00 to 18:00; before and after weekend Lochau: Laguna Lindau Tauchsport ([Link]);
operation (T (0)5526/252 or T 203, [Link]). Rankweil: Tauchschule/Tauchclub Rheintal ([Link]).
Place Place
Summer tobogganing run Söllereck in the Kleinwalsertal/- Museums and Exhibitions Name/Type of Museum Opening hours Admission Name/Type of Museum Opening hours Admission
Allgäu: 850m long all-weather tobogganing run, operates daily
from 10:00 to at least 17:00 hs (weather permitting). Nostalgia rides Place
Name/Type of Museum Opening hours Admission Hard Schröcken
Summer tubing course in Fontanella/Faschina at the Faschina • Textile Printing Museum 1 April to 31 Oct, Wed/Sat 17:00–19:00, Sun/public √ • Alp Museum Uf m Tannberg Summer, Sun + Thurs 13:00–16:00 or upon request: –
BREGENZERWALD MUSEUM RAILWAY
cable-car (T (0)5510/705). Mittelweiherburg, T: 05574/697-20 holidays 10:00–12:00, winter by appointment T (0)5519/267-0
Steam or diesel-engine rides on Saturdays, Sundays and holi- Alberschwende
Alpine Coaster Golm in Schruns-Tschagguns: start in Latschau
days from 22 May to 10 Oct. On additional days during the week • Local museum open by arrangement, contact Tourist office, √ Hirschegg Schruns
ANGLING Rankweil: 18-hole course (T (0)5522/72000, [Link]-mont (Golmerbahn, section 1, mountain station), end in Vandans • Mesmers Stall, Local agriculture museum T 05579/4233 √ • Ski museum Mon–Sat from 8:30–17:30, Sun and public holidays – • Montafon local museum May/June, Sept. /Oct., Tues–Sat 14:00–17:00,
in July, August, September, November and December; special
See resort table. For more information about the type of water, [Link]); (valley station), 350m difference in elevation, 2.6km long, two- Im Walserhaus, T (0)5517/51140 8:30–15:00 Kirchplatz, T (0)5556/74723 July/Aug. Tues–Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 14:00–17:00, √
rides: 09/05 and upon request. Price for scheduled rides: e.g. Bezau • Bergschau (Mountain Show) Mon–Sat 8:30–17:30, Sun and public holi- – Dec. to April Tues–Sat. 15:00–18:00
licence issuing agents, rates etc. contact the local tourist office. Gaschurn-Partenen: 9-hole course (T (0)5558/8100, www. seater sleighs. Operates: weekend operation from 01/05 to
return ticket on a steam engine € 7.50, children (6-14 years) € 3, • Local museum July to Sept, guided tours Tues/Thurs/Sat √ Im Walserhaus, T (0)5517/51140 days 8:30–15:00
For information about fishing grounds, fishing possibilities, [Link]); 06/06, 23–26 and 30–31/10, permanent operation from 12/06– T (0)5514/3239 or 2295 15:30-16:30, Wed 10:00-11:00, Schwarzach
diesel engine € 6, children € 2.50. Also combined tickets for the Hittisau • Heimathaus Linzenberg (old working farm) upon request, T (0)5572/58507 or 58115 –
fishing clubs etc. consult the website of the Vorarlberg fishing Schruns-Tschagguns: 9-hole course (T (0)5556/77011, www. 17/10, 10:00–17:00, from 10/07–12/09 10:00–18:00 (no lunch Oct to June, guided tours Tues 14:00
summer tobogganing run in Bizau or the cable car in Bezau • Women’s Museum May to Oct, Thurs 15:00–20:00, Fri 15:00–17:00, √
centre at: [Link]. [Link]); break); Golm forest rope park closed on Mondays, except from Blons Kultur-/Feuerwehrhaus, T (0)5513/6209-30 Sat/Sun 10:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00 or by appointment Schwarzenberg
(T (0)664/4662330, [Link]).
3-hole courses in Lech (Golf Akademie, [Link]) and 10/07–12/09 and 24/05 (T (0)5556/701-83167, [Link]). • Doll Museum, HNr. 17 by appointment the whole year, T (0)699/1350162 √ • Alpine dairy hut museum Wed 10:00 guided tours and by appointment √ • Angelika Kauffmann Museum Special exhibition 12/06–26/10 Tues–Sun 10-17:00, √
BOCCIA COURTS in Laterns (Gasthof Bergfrieden, [Link]). T (0)5513/6209-50 T (0)5512/26455 extended opening hours during the Schubertiade
HOHENTWIEL PADDLE STEAMER Bludenz • Local museum (scenes from daily life in the Fri 17:00–18:00 or by appointment T (0)5513/6209-50 – festival, guided visits Tues 16:00 + Sun/holidays 10:30
in Hard, Hohenems, Klösterle, Rankweil, Schruns-Tschagguns Indoor golf (open to the public) in Brand and Bregenz; INDOOR SPORTS /RECREATIONAL FACILITIES • Municipal museum beginning of June to end of Sept, Mon to Sat √
Gourmet, festival, lunch and charter cruises on the almost 19th century), Ritter v. Bergmann-Saal
Silbertal
golf simulator at Hotel Bergkristall in Silbertal; Indoor ball halls Oberes Tor, T (0)5552/63621-237 15:00–17:00 (closed Sun and public holidays)
hundred-year old paddle steamer, organised by: Greber’s Ho- Hohenems • Montafoner Mining Museum Tues to Sat 15:00–18:00 √
CASINOS Further driving range in Mellau. Bludenz: VAL BLU Resort Spa Sports, artificial turf indoor foot- Bregenz
hentwiel Raddampfer (T (0)5574/489830, [Link]) or • Jewish Museum Tues to Sun and public holidays 10:00–17:00, Gemeindeamt, T (0)5556/74112
Casino Bregenz and Casino Kleinwalsertal: jackpot casino and Golf partner hotels: Several hotels offer greenfee discounts and ball hall ([Link]); Lech: [Link], sport and re- • Kunsthaus Bregenz (KUB) (contemp. art) Tues to Sun 10:00–18:00, Thurs until 21:00, √ √ Schweizerstrasse 5, T (0)5576/73989-0 different guided tours by appointment
[Link]. Karl-Tizian-Platz, T (0)5574/48594-0 during the festival time open daily 10:00–21:00
traditional casino (open daily). golf packages for beginners (including rental sets) and advanced creational centre with multi-functional ball sports court, • Stoffel’s Sawmill Museum end of April to 31 Oct, daily from 9:00–18:00, Sonntag
• Vorarlberg State Museum closed for reconstruction, to be re-opened √ Sägerstrasse 11, T (0)5576/72434, guided tours for groups • Local museum of Grosses Walsertal May to Oct., Thurs 14:00–17:00, Sun 17:00–19:00 √
players. bowling alley etc. ([Link]); Hard: football and Kornmarktplatz 1, T (0)5574/46050 in spring 2011
RHEINBÄHNLE • Otten Kunstraum exhibition from Oct to July each 1th Thurs, 16:00– √ T (0)5554/5219
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS • NUDIST BATHING other ball sports ([Link]). • Museum of military history early April to mid-Oct, Tues to Sun 9:00–18:30, √
The railway was constructed more than 100 years ago as a Schwefelbadstr. 2, T (0)5576/90400 20:00, 18:00 guided tour or by appointment
Thüringen
Outdoor pools/bathing sites: Au-Schoppernau, Bezau, Bludenz, ART CLASSES Climbing halls Martinsturm during the festival time open daily daily from
narrow-gauge railway servicing the buildings regulating the • Pfänderbahn Museum (cableway) 8:00–19:00, the whole year except Nov – Koblach • Villa Falkenhorst (Industrialisation history) by appointment: T (0)5550/20137
Braz, Bregenz, Dalaas, Dornbirn, Egg, Feldkirch, Götzis, Hard, Kunstforum Montafon in Schruns: Weekend and week courses Dornbirn: K1 Kletterhalle, indoor/outdoor ([Link]);
river Rhine. Rides from May to October, e.g. FRI-SUN + holidays, Pfänderbahn, T (0)5574/42160-0 • Local museum (prehistory and Mon to Fri 8:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00 –
Hittisau, Hohenems, Kleinwalsertal, Klösterle, Lech, Lochau, in watercolour, acrylic and oil painting, photography classes etc. Bludenz: VAL BLU Sports & Fitness Club, indoor/outdoor • Power House, The History of Electrification Mon 17:00–19:00 or by appointment – Tschagguns
depart 15:00, right Rhine estuary, special rides by request. In early history in Koblach)
([Link]); Austrian Alpine Club, public boulder room (for Weidachstrasse 6, T (0)5574/601-2601 • Winter sports exhibition by appointment: T (0)5556/72166-30/31 –
Lustenau, Mellau, Nenzing-Gurtis, Sulz–Röthis, Schwarzen- ([Link]);
combination with the museum Rhein-Schauen in Lustenau Laterns Dekan-Ellensohn-Weg 3 guided tours: T 75008 (Mr. Helmut Marent)
berg, St. Gallenkirch-Gortipohl, Schruns-Tschagguns (and pond St. Gerolder Werkstätten: Courses in painting, ceramics, stone information call (0)5552/62639); Brand: Gemeindesaal (for Bürserberg
([Link]). • Museum for the Art of Bucket Making by prior appointment: T (0)5526/381 –
Wald
for swimming), Vandans. Ponds for swimming or small lakes in sculpture courses ([Link]); information call T (0)5559/308); Gargellen: use as part of the • Local museum “Paarhof Buacher“ May to Oct, Fridays at 19:00, small farmer’s Jakob Nesensohn, Unterwaldstr. 3 guided tours for groups
T (0)664/3454596 market, guided group visits by prior arrangement √ • Klostertal Museum (local museum) June to Oct., Wed and Sun 14:00–17:00, √
Brand (Alvierbad) and Gaschurn-Partenen (Mountain Beach), in Creativity in the Alps – Creative workshops (painting, pottery, Family Club activities ([Link]); Lochau: Schulzen- T (0)5585/7363 winter by appointment
Lauterach
Sulzberg (natural moor pond) and Frastanz (Untere Au nature felting etc.) for adults and children in the Alpenregion Bludenz: trum (for information call Guntram Matt, T (0)664/3869228); Adventure & outdoor activies Dornbirn • Art in the Rohner House Wed to Sat 11:00–17:00, Fri 11:00–20:00, √ Wolfurt
pond). Bathing sites with unrestricted access along the shores of July/August Mon through Fri in any weather, registration re- Schröcken: Hotel Widderstein ([Link]); Warth: • inatura Adventure-Nature Museum daily 10:00–18:00 √ Kirchgasse 14, T (0)5574/72923 guided tours by appointment
Jahngasse, T (0)5572/23235-0 • Toys Museum Fri–Sun 14:00–18:00, guided visits at any time √
Lake Constance, at Lake Seewaldsee in Fontanella/Faschina in quired ([Link]); Hotel Adler, in/outdoor ([Link]). “OUTDOOR VORARLBERG“ Kirchstrasse 45, T (0)650/500068 for groups of more than 8 persons
• Rolls-Royce-Museum summer: Tues-Sun 10:00–17:00, √ Lech
the Grosses Walsertal (the water of this small mountain lake Textile workshop in Krumbach: Courses in old handicraft Karacho-Carrera race track in Dornbirn ([Link]). The outdoor specialists in Vorarlberg offers top quality and Gütle, T (0)5572/52652 winter: Tues-Sun 10:00–18:00, • Walsermuseum Lech-Tannberg late June to late Sept and Dec to April, Mon/ x
reaches bathing temperature in summer), at some spots along techniques such as felting, embroidery, lace-making, weaving Indoor cart in Feldkirch ([Link]) and in Meinin- utmost safety in outdoor adventure for families, companies or (Museum of local history) T (0)5583/2935 Wed/Fri 15:00–18:00 or by appointment √ = admission rates upon request, price indication for admission to a local museum. Various
• City museum Tues-Sun 10:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00 √ • Museum Huber Hus (local history) end of June to end of Sept., Dec to April, Tues/ x discounts on the rate of admission for holders of the local guest card, discounts also granted for
the Bregenzerache river and the Alter Rhein, specifically around etc. ([Link]); gen ([Link]). extreme athletes in all fields of outdoor sports, ranging from children, adolescents, senior citizens, groups etc. Some museums offer inexpensive family tickets.
Marktplatz, T (0)5572/33077 T (0)5583/2213-36 Tues/Thurs/Sun 15:00–18:00, guided tours by app.
Hohenems and at lake Riedsee in Lauterach. Gargellen: Water colour painting and hiking, packages in hiking, climbing, mountain biking, rafting, canyoning, para- • Flatz Museum Tues–Fri 17:00–19:00, Sat 11:00–18:00, √ x = free for resort guests or included for holders of a regional inclusive card
Most pools have beach volley ball courts that can be used free September ([Link]); TENNIS • SQUASH • BADMINTON gliding, caving, wilderness courses to bungee jumping from a Marktstraße 33, T (0)5572/3064839 Sun 14:00–18:00 Lochau – = admission free, donations welcome
• [Link] (contemporary art) Tues-Sun 10:00–18:00 √ • Local museum, Altes Schulhüsle Tues 14:00–16:00 – Guided visits by prior arrangement. For detailed information call the indicated telephone
of charge. Lech: Painting Week 18–24/07 ([Link]); Tennis courts: All major resorts have tennis courts; 106m high bridge. Information: [Link] numbers, the local tourist office, or check out the website [Link]
Jahngasse 9, T (0)5572/55044
There is 4ha nudist bathing area in Hard at Lake Constance Schwarzenberg: Acryl painting with Ulrike Maria Kleber at the Indoor tennis courts: Bludenz, Brand (3), Bregenz, Dornbirn, Lustenau
• Vorarlberg Institute of Architecture Mon-Fri 10:00–12:00, 14:00–16:00 √
(showers, changing rooms, self-service restaurant, beach volley Kleber Atelier for children and adults (T 0664/9366107). Feldkirch, Gaschurn-Partenen, Götzis, Hard, Hohenems, Klein- BALLOONING • SIGHTSEEING FLIGHTS • PARACHUTE • • Museum Rhein-Schauen May to Oct, Wed, Fri to Sun andpublic holidays √ OTHER EXHIBITIONS
Realschulstr. 6/7, T (0)5572/51169
T (0)5577/20539 13:00–17:00, guided tours: Sun 13:30 Au: Nature Adventure Holdamoos (rustic living), 400 year old vorsaess hut), open for visits on
ball, boccia courts, playground for children etc.), open from April walsertal, Lauterach, Lech, Lustenau, Mellau, Nenzing-Gurtis, PARAGLIDING • HANG-GLIDING • druck werk (Book Printing Museum) Tues-Fri 10:30–15:30, every third Sun in the √
• Embroidery Museum Mon to Fri 8:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00 – Fridays from 14:00–16:00;
to Sept. Information: T (0)5578/75562). CYCLING • MOUNTAIN BIKING Rankweil; Ballooning trips organised by Ballooning Vorarlberg (www. Arlbergstrasse 7, T/F (0)5572/32111 month 10:00– 13:00, groups by appointment
Pontenstrasse 20, T (0)5577/83234 Bartholomäberg: Altes Frühmesshaus, early juin to end of Oct., Tues–Sat 15:00–18:00, winter:
• Crib Museum, 1 May to 6 Jan Tues to Sun 10:00–17:00, √
Public indoor pools: Bludenz, Braz, Bregenz, Dornbirn, Eichen- Folder on cycling and mountain biking with information on the Hotels with tennis courts or indoor tennis: Brand, Braz, Bür- [Link]); • Rauch’s Radio Museum Thurs from 15:00–21:00 or by appointment – 26/12–06/01 daily, Jan.–April Tues–Fri from 16:00–18:00;
Gütle, Glockenstadl, T (0)5572/200632 groups by appointment
Roseggerstrasse 6 T (0)5577/82784, (0)664/2209064 Götzis: Water House St. Arbogast (water meditation site), always accessible, free admission;
berg, Kleinwalsertal, Lingenau, Reuthe, St. Gallenkirch-Gorti- network of cycling trails and mountain bike routes available serberg, Bezau, Egg, Gaschurn-Partenen, Lech; Parachute tandem jumps and sightseeing flights: Information • Ebniter Museums-Stuuba Mon + Wed 13.00–21:00, groups by appointment
Lech: Kästle Mountain Museum at Rüfikopfbahn mountain terminal during operating hours.
pohl, Silbertal. Several hotels have indoor pools reserved for (“Tipps für Rad & Bike“ – in German only). Brochure for down- Squash: Bludenz, Bregenz, Dornbirn, Lauterach; on [Link]; Local museum, Ebnit 24 T (0)5576/75500 (Mrs. Ilse Zirovnik) Rankweil Nenzing-Beschling: Immenhof Beekeeping Museum and educational trail on beekeeping, all year
• Christmas Decoration (private exhibition) Dec/Jan Sat/Sun and public holidays 10:00–18:00 – • Museum of Lithography Thurs 18:00–21:00 or by appointment
their clients. load, information, tips and mountain bike routes also available Badminton: Dornbirn. Paragliding/Hang-gliding: Information about training courses, Josef and Evi Huschle, Montfortstr. 34 and upon request: T (0)5572/23128
round, information/guided visits: Edith Berchtold, T (0)5525/62652, (0)664/7603510;
Hartmanngasse 15A, T (0)5522/41737 Partenen: “[Link]“ at Vallülahaus, Mon-Fri 9:00–18:00, Sat/Sun 10:00–17:00;
at [Link]. double-seater flights (passenger flights) and licensed air bases • Natalie Beer Museum (poetesse) May to end of Sep., Tues 17:00–19:00 or by –
Egg Rankweil-Brederis: Villa Rustica" open-air museum, visit possible any time, free admission;
GOLF COURSES HIKING available from the flight schools: Flight Connection Arlberg, air beim Waldfriedhof appointment: T (0)5522/405-0 (Mrs. Müller) St. Gallenkirch: second largest collection of beer bottles in the world, restaurant Muntanella Stöbli;
• Local museum June to Oct Wed and Sat, 15:00–17:00 –
For information visit [Link]. HORSE-BACK RIDING • HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGES Suggested hiking routes, hiking information and tips, digital bases in Schnifis and in Lech ([Link]), Flugschule Bregen- • Museum for the Art of Bucket Making by prior appointment: T (0)5522/405-105 – Schwarzenberg: werkraum depot, weekly each Thurs 17:00–19:30;
Feldkirch Schlosser-Ammann-Haus, [Link]-Str. 5 Vandans: Mineral cellar, family Kopetschke, T (0)5556/72767, upon request;
Bludenz-Braz: 18-hole course (T (0)5552/33503, [Link]- Hotels with horse-back riding facilities/ equestrian farms with hiking map etc. at [Link]. zerwald in Bezau ([Link], booking of tandem
• Local museum Schattenburg Castle April to Nov Tues-Fri 9:00–12:00, 13:30–17:00, √ Power station visits: in Andelsbuch, May to Oct Thurs 10:00, contact tourist office, in Tschagguns-
[Link]); accommodation in Brand (riding hall), Bürs (riding hall, hippo- flights T (0)664/5127765). Riefensberg
T (0)5522/71982 Sat/Sun/public holidays 10:00–17:00, Jan to Latschau (Lünerseewerk), daily from 9:00–18:00 (closed Mon mornings); Kraftwerk Spullersee,
Brand: 18-hole course (T (0)5559/450, [Link]); therapy), Gargellen, Egg, Klösterle; WATER SPORTS Tandem flights are also organised in the Montafon (www. • “Juppenwerkstatt” (production May to Oct, Tues 10:00–12:00, Fri 10:00–12:00, 14:00– √
March Mon-Fri 13.30–16:00, Sat/Sun/public Tues + Fri by prior arrangement with the Klostertal tourist office, T (0)5585/7244
of traditional women’s costumes) 16:00 or by appointment: T (0)5513/8356-11
Riefensberg-Sulzberg: 18-hole course (T (0)5513/8400-0, www. Horse-back riding in Bregenz (riding hall), Bürserberg (pony Sailing, surfing, wakeboard and water skiing on Lake Constance [Link] + [Link]) and in the Kleinwal- holidays 11:00–16:00, Nov/Dec Sat/Sun/public
DEMONSTRATION MANUFACTURES
holidays 11:00–16:00 Riezlern
[Link]); riding), Dalaas, Doren, Gaschurn-Partenen, Hörbranz (tuition), (please observe the rules set by the Lake Constance Shipping sertal (Casian Gajda, T (0)5517/5361). Chocolate manufacture Fenkart in Hohenems, T (0)5576/72356, [Link], guided
• Motor Bike Museum in Gisingen guided visits by prior arrangement – • Valaisan Museum mid-May – late Oct, end of Dec to early April, Mon– x visits by prior arrangement;
Bifangstraße, T (0)5522/41682, 41629 Walserstrasse 54 Sat 14:00–17:00, closed on Sun and public holidays Demonstration Cheese Dairy: Bregenzerwälder Käsekeller in Lingenau, T (0)5513/42875, www.
• Museum of shooting targets at the collection accessible during restaurant opening –
[Link]; Käsehaus Andelsbuch, T (0)5512/263-46, [Link]; Erlebnissennerei
Schützenhaus restaurant time Röthis
Sonntag/Haus Walserstolz, T (0)5554/20010, [Link].
• Museum of forging all-year during operating times, –
Frastanz Various alp dairy farms during the summer months.
Metallwerkstätte Kieber, Badstrasse 8 T (0)5522/44655
• Vorarlberg Museum World (Electrical each Wed from 17:00–20:00 or by appointment – Fohrenburg brewery in Bludenz: only by prior arrangement, call: (0)5552/606-54 (Ms Walch)
EVENTS FOR SUMMER 2010 Montafon Summer Culture Festival 10–
25/07: Classical music, opera, jazz,
Arpeggione chamberorchestra Hohen-
ems: e.g. 24/04, 29/05, 19/06, 03/07,
MARKETS
08/05 Feldkirch: Women’s arts & crafts
Marathon and Vandans Village Run
24–25/07 St. Gallenkirch-Gaschurn: Mon-
Engineering, Firefighters‘, Ambulance,
Photo/Film), Obere Lände 3
T (0)5522/51722-0 Schnifis
• Military-History Collection by appointment: T (0)5524/2034 or 8515, –
Whey and cheese production Metzler Käse-Molke in Egg, also dairy farming school, by prior ar-
rangement, call (0)5512/3044, [Link]
literature and a lot more 25/09, 16/10 ([Link]) market tafon Silvretta(wo)man • Tobacco Exhibition Mon to Fri 8:00-12:00 or by appointment – guided tours by appointment: T (0)5524/2034 Demonstration distillery Bentele in Egg: by prior arrangement, call (0)5512/4402, [Link]
VORARLBERG STAGES A STRING OF SURPRISINGLY VARIED CULTURAL ([Link]) Bezau Beatz, Bezau: concert series in 14–16/05 Feldkirch: Montfortspektakel, 31/07 Montafon mountainbike-marathon Sägenplatz 1, T (0)5522/51534-0 TRADITIONAL CRAFTS
Schoppernau
WalserHerbst/Walser Autumn – Festival July/August, each Tues ([Link]) medieval happening 05–08/08 + 13–15/08 Schruns-Tschag- Discover old crafts hands-on, such as the shingles manufacture in Au, cooperage in Hittisau, the
EVENTS THAT BLEND TRADITION AND MODERNITY. ALONGSIDE HIGH- Gaschurn/Partenen • Franz-Michael-Felder-Room (poet) Mon 16:00–18:00, Thurs 9:00-11:0., Fri 17:00–19:00, –
sawmill in Hittisau, honey-making in Riezlern, the brandy distillery in Silbertal and Vandans.
in the mountains 27/08–18/09: Music, Silbertal Legend Plays: July/August, on 10-11/09 Bludenz: monastic market guns: Montafon Days of Equestrian Sports • Montafon Museum of Tourism early June–mid-Oct, Tues–Sat 15:00–18:00, Dec to April √ Gemeindezentrum, T (0)5515/2495 Sun 9.30–11.30
LIGHTS SUCH AS THE BREGENZ FESTIVAL AND THE SCHUBERTIADE To find out about where to go and about visiting times, please contact the local tourist office.
theatre, literature, exhibitions... the open-air stage ([Link]) 16/09 Schwarzenberg: Market and cheese 14/08 Lingenau: Outdoor-Trophy
FESTIVAL, THERE IS A NUMBER OF OTHER FESTIVALS, FESTIVE EVENTS, ([Link]) Hohenems Choir & Organ Days 08–10/10 award 15/08 St. Gallenkirch-Gaschurn: Silvretta
FAIRS AND EXHIBITIONS, SPORT COMPETITIONS, TRADITIONAL AND St. Gerold Concerts – from April to late ([Link]) 26/10 Andelsbuch: goat and Noriker Mountain Hike
AVANT-GUARD EVENTS. THE KUNSTHAUS BREGENZ ARTHOUSE SHOW- October: renowned soloists from classics Movies under the Stars, Rankweil: open horse exhibition and market 22/08 Lech: High-Altitude Half Marathon services at Hotel Lagant, Sporthotel Beck and Hotel Valavier 14, several dates in July/August ([Link])
CASES ARCHITECTURE IN UNISON WITH CONTEMPORARY ART. to jazz, avant-garde, exhibitions....
([Link])
air cinema, July/August ([Link])
Vorarlberger Landestheater TRADE FAIRS
04/09 Schröcken: Seven Summit Tour
(7 summits in one day)
7NOT A BIT BORING! Dalaas, Wald, Klösterle: programme at the “Fairy-tale Bear
Land at Sonnenkopf“ from early July to mid-September, Sat/
Soccer training camp in Schruns (1–6/8) and Lech (8–13/8)
for boys and girls aged 6 to 16 ([Link] +
Kunsthaus Bregenz (KUB) – art exhibi- see [Link] 08–11/04 Dornbirn: spring fair 03/10 Bregenz: Sparkasse-Marathon in the Sun 11:00–15:00 and various facilities such as bear gondolas, [Link]).
tions: up to 11/04 Candice Breitz, 24/04– Vorarlberger Volkstheater 23–25/04 Feldkirch: Vinobile Montfort three-country region of Lake Constance bare-foot trail etc. Icelandic horse riding camp in Dornbirn-Ebnit. T (0)5572/
04/07 Roni Horn, 17/07–03/10 Cosima see [Link] wine fair “FAMILY CLUB“ Damüls: Bunny Club, programme for children aged 4–12 years 306-4500 or (0)676/833064500.
von Bonin, 23/10/10–09/01/11 Harun Fa- Spielboden Dornbirn: Music, theatre, 23–25/07 Dornbirn: Art exhibition art bo- FESTIVALS, CELEBRATIONS & MORE for perfect, family-friendly ac- from mid–July to end of August, Mon-Fri, free for local guests. Computer Camps in Wald a.A.: 25–31/07 Computer Camp Basic
rocki; planned project for 2010-2011: dance, exhibitions... ([Link]) densee 14–15/05 Schruns-Tschagguns: Country commodation. This grouping Gargellen, Gaschurn-Partenen, St. Gallenkirch-Gortipohl: and Advanced for children aged 8 to 14, 01–07/08 Advanced and
Antony Gormley “Horizon Field" Kammgarn Kulturwerkstatt Hard: Music, 08–12/09 Dornbirn: autumn fair Line Dance Festival unites accommodations and Family Fun Club, sports programme for children over 5 years Expert for children aged 13 to 17, 08–14/08 Basic and Advanced
([Link]) cabarett, theatre.... ([Link]) 14–16/10 Dornbirn: Church Mass “Gloria“ 03–06/06 Bregenz: New Orleans Festival resorts. from 21/06 to 10/09, Sun-Fri, free for children of local visitors for children aged 8 to 15 and Expert for children over 12,
Angelika-Kauffmann-Museum Schwar- 04–07/11 Feldkirch: Art exhibition ArtDe- 24–27/06 Bregenz: Bregenz lake and For information about facilities, born until 1993, for guests at other Montafon resorts at a fee, 18–24/07 Agent Academy for children aged 10 to 14, overnight in
zenberg 12/06–26/10: Special exhibition FOLK MUSIC & FOLKLORE sign Feldkirch harbour festival offers and packages consult the registration at the tourist office Gargellen; Gargellen: Bollo Club, the Jugend-Ferienhaus Wald ([Link]).
“Angelika Kauffmann: The Dream of 24–27/06 Grosses Walsertal/Sonntag: 01–03/07 Dornbirn: Origano, Mediterra- “Family Club” brochure as well Mon–Fri, morning and afternoon programme for children over Adventure family in the Grosses Walsertal biosphere park: 25–
Happiness. Elective Affinities” Music festival “Music without borders“ SPORT nean food & music as the website at 4 years, token fee. Registration: Landal Ferienpark. 30/07 + 01–06/08 suitable for families with children with
Bregenz Festival, photo: Kamil Kloch/Bregenzer Festspiele ([Link]) and int. Walser musicians meeting 25/04 Bludenz: Int. Fohrenburg Half 02–04/07 Doren: 150th anniversary of the [Link]. Lech Zürs: “Kids Active Club”, supervised activities for children children aged 8–12 years. Accommodation in Sonntag (www.
“Emsiana“ Hohenems 29/04–02/05: Ho- 26/06 Feldkirch: mundART pop/rock Marathon Bürgerschützen marksmen, on 03/07 Photo: Bregenz Tourismus from 4-14 years from 26/06 to 04/10, Mon–Fri, free for local [Link])
CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS cles, cross-culture – events for youth henems presents its culture and history Final 29–30/05 Götzis, Mösle stadium: Hypo record attempt at forming the world’s guests with the Acive Inclusive Card (extra fee for lunch).
CONCERTS, EVENT SERIES, people... ([Link]) ([Link]) 03/07 Lech: Lech Musician’s Day (folk Meeting, international top class athletics longest line of tractors HERE IS A SELECTION OF EVENTS FOR CHILDREN children at the Women’s Museum in Hittisau, art courses for Kleinwalsertal: Burmis Abenteuerland, programme for RECREATIONAL FACILITIES/SKATER PARKS
ART EXHIBITIONS Schubertiade – Hohenems 07–16/05 and Seelax, Bregenz 06/05–05/06 and Tropi- music in and around Lech) event in men's decathlon and women's 08–10/07 Feldkirch: Wine Festival Bregenz: City of children 07-08/05 children in Hard. children aged 4 to 14 from 28/06 to 10/09 and from 04 to 22/10, Recreational facilities e.g. in Bludenz, Bürserberg, Braz, Dorn-
Bregenz Festival 21/07–22/08: Per- 14–17/10, Schwarzenberg 18–27/06 and cana, World music festival: Music, ca- 13–17/07 St. Gallenkirch: Montafon Folk heptathlon 10/07 Bludenz: Milka Chocolate Festival Theatre Festival “Luaga & Losna“ in Nenzing 15–19/06 Mon-Fri, partly free for resort guests, a token charge for indivi- birn, Hard, Lech, Gaschurn-Partenen; Aktivpark Montafon in
formance on the Floating Stage: Opera 27/8–12/09: Events starring artists, en- barett ... ([Link]) Music Seminar with the Kraft Family 04–06/06 Montafon Alpine Trophy, foot- 24-25/07: Dalaas-Wald horse-carriage Children’s competition at the Montafon-Arlberg-Sparkasse SUPERVISED ACTIVITIES dual activities may apply; child-minding services at some hotels. and recreational park.
“Aida” by Guiseppe Verdi; in the Festival sembles and orchestras of world renown “Homunculus“ Hohenems Puppet Thea- 10–15/08 Klösterle: Alpine Party Days ball tournament for youngsters meeting Marathon in Silbertal: 03/07 Au-Schoppernau: Adventure land for children/Diedamskopf Warth-Schröcken: Murmele’s Familienabenteuer and Murme- Skater parks or half pipes e.g. in Bürs, Braz, Bregenz, Dornbirn,
Opera House: “The Passenger“, opera by ([Link]) tre Festival 07–15/05 with the “Klostertaler” in concert on 24–27/06 Lech: Arlberg Classic Car Rallye 30–31/07 Feldkirch: Juggler’s Festival 27th Milka Chocolate Festival in Bludenz: 10/07 with over 60 play mountain terminal, supervised activities for children aged 3 to 8, le-Bergerlebnis-Pass, programme for families and children Götzis, Hard, Höchst, Hohenems, Kleinwalsertal, Lech, Lusten-
Mieczyslaw Weinberg (first staged per- Dance Festival “Bregenzer Frühling“ ([Link]) 14/08 (final concert) 02–04/07 Kleinwalsertal/Hirschegg: Rocky 10–14/08 Nenzing: Alpinale short film stations, show programme and stars from 10/07 to 05/09, daily from 10:00-15:30, before/after during from 3–14 from July to Sept, Sun-Thurs, partly free for resort au, Nüziders, Schlins, Schruns-Tschagguns.
formance): 21/07, 26/07, 28/07, 31/07; 19/03–27/05: 19/03 Compañía María Poolbar Festival, Feldkirch 02/07–15/08: 26–28/08 Sibratsgfäll: Alpenair, open air Mountain Days (MB) festival Festival on the Mountain featuring a children’s programm in weekend operation, programme every Wed. from 13:00-15:00, guests. Registration: local tourist offices; child-minding Bike park in the Kleinwalsertal und in Andelsbuch, BMX track in
Miecyslaw Weinberg Symposium: 31/07– Pagés, 10/04 Compagnie Heddy Maalem, Culture and music festival from niche to concerts featuring i.a. the Kastelruther 03/07 Silbertal: Montafon Arlberg Mara- 22–26/09 Lech: Lech Philosophicum Gargellen 25/7 free for children of local visitors (lunch charged separately); services at some hotels. Bludenz.
02/08; “The Portrait“, opera by Miecyslaw 01/05 Nederlands Dans Theater II, 07– ([Link]) Spatzen ([Link]) thon 26–29/08 Bregenz: Town Festival Juggler’s Festival in Feldkirch: 30–31/07 additional programme for children from early juin to to beginn- Schruns-Tschagguns: programme in the Aktivpark Montafon
Weinberg in the Theater am Kornmarkt; 08/05 Aktionstheater Ensemble, 26–27/05 Symphonierorchester Vorarlberg: e.g. 27–29/08 Montafon Days of Folk Music 08–11/07 Silvretta Classic Rally Monta- Festival on the Mountain: e.g. 25/07 Gar- Many resorts such as Bezau, Dornbirn, Hard or Sibratsgfäll ing of Sept., Mon-Fri, partly free for children of resort guests (indoor/outdoor) for children aged 6–12 years, games and sports CHILD-MINDING
Orchestral concerts in the Festival Opera Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui/Sadler’s Wells Lon- Bregenz 06/04, 09/05, Feldkirch 05/04, 19/09 Kleinwalsertal/Baad: Int. Alphorn fon with different stops in Vorarlberg gellen, 08/08 Lech stage games, sports, painting or handicraft afternoons, adven- Brand: Kindersommer Brand, programme for children aged 3 to groups, 27/06–05/09, 27/09–29/10, Mon-Fri, token fee, free for services for infants e.g. in Bregenz, Dornbirn, Hohenems and
House: Vienna Symphony Orchestra don: Sutra ([Link]) 08/05, Schwarzenberg 07/05, 13/08 (www. festival 17/07 Lech: Lech summit triathlon (bik- District music festivals: 04–06/06 Feld- ture walks etc. during the holiday season (late June to early/ 6 and 6 to 12 15 in July/August, Mon-Fri; token fee, registration: guests of the Aktivpark partner businesses; “Dreamland” at the Mäder. The child-minding services at hotels may be used on re-
25/07, 01/08, 09/08; Orchestra matinée Feldkirch Festival 02–13/06: Philippe [Link]) Traditional driving down of the cattle: ing, paddling, running) kirch, 18–20/06 Weiler, 24–27/06. Dorn- mid-September). Tourismusbüro Brandnertal; additional programme for children Hochjoch mountain terminal. Information: local tourist offices. quest by visitors staying in Bludenz, Brand, Gargellen, Schruns-
Vorarlberg Symphony Orchestra 15/08. Arlaud presents Russian music from the Bregenz Master Concert: e.g. 16/04 Ani- 15/09 Schwarzenberg (depending on 17–18/07 Hohenems: Highlander Cycling birn + Sonntag, 9–11/07, Buch + Wald a.A., Workshops for children are staged in Bregenz at the Kunsthaus, from May to late Sept, Mon-Thurs, free for children of local Tschagguns, Warth-Schröcken and in the Kleinwalsertal. Baby-
And also: Music & Poetry, KAZ – Art of 20th and 21st centuries ma Eterna, 20/05 Britten Sinfonia weather possibly earlier), 18/09 Klein- Marathon and tour “Around Vorarlberg“ 16–18/07 Silbertal at the Landestheater, special exhibitions for children in the visitors in the Brandnertal (first-time horseback riding, golf, SPORTS, RECREATIONAL AND LEARNING CAMPS sitter services also available. Information: local tourist office.
Our Time (drama, performance), specta- ([Link]) ([Link]) walsertal 18/07 Vandans: Montafon Raiffeisen Half Current dates at [Link] Jewish Museum in Hohenems, and adventure mornings for children’s theatre, Punch & Judy shows etc.); child-minding Summercamp – Adventure Sports Camps for children aged 6 to For more information and programmes: [Link]