Austria’s most western state capital might not be very big, but this small gem located on the banks of Lake Constance has a lot to offer.

Stroll through the picturesque streets of the city center, and keep an eye out for the house with the narrowest façade in Europe. Not far away you can climb up the Martinsturm for a perfect view over the whole city. There are many museums worth a visit, for instance the Vorarlberg Museum and Kunsthaus Bregenz. If you visit in summer, be sure to catch the Bregenz Festival, a classical music festival with a top-notch sound system that ensures a perfect experience at the open-air “Seebühne,” a floating stage on Lake Constance. Take the “Pfänder Bahn” cable car up the hill to enjoy a a breathtaking view over the whole area!

We also recommend taking a swim in the lake – preferably at the “Mili”, the former military bathhouse. And don’t forget to taste “Vorarlberger Bergkäse,” the intensely flavord local cheese!