Every year in July and August, Bregenz is transformed into a breathtaking setting that draws visitors from all over the world to Lake Constance. The Bregenz Festival is as unique as it is artistic, offering an experience every year that you won’t forget in a hurry. To round off your festival visit perfectly, be sure to explore the Bodensee–Vorarlberg-Region with all its other highlights.
You can find more information about the Bregenz Festival here.
Anja Köhler / Bregenzer Festspiele GmbHA boat trip on Lake Constance is a truly special experience. To get you in the mood for the festival evening, the MS Österreich, the historic steamboat Hohentwiel and Vorarlberg Lines are offering special themed cruises with culinary delights.
There are other towns well worth visiting in the area around Bregenz just waiting to be discovered. Dornbirn, Hohenems and Feldkirch are within easy reach and offer a rich cultural scene, historic old towns, culinary delights and plenty of options for day trips – ideal for extending your stay during the festival.
This year, the Bregenz Festival takes place from 22 July to 23 August. As well as the performances on the lake stage, visitors can look forward to a varied programme at the Festspielhaus and other venues.
Allow at least one to two hours before the performance begins. This will give you plenty of time for a stroll along the lakeside promenade, an aperitif or dinner at one of the restaurants in Bregenz.
In the immediate vicinity are the harbour promenade, the Kunsthaus Bregenz (KUB), the vorarlberg museum and the historic Upper Town. The Pfänderbahn is also just a few minutes’ walk away.
You’ll find numerous restaurants around the Festspielhaus and in Bregenz town centre – ranging from regional Vorarlberg cuisine to international fare. As demand is high during the festival season, it’s advisable to book well in advance.
Bregenz is easily accessible by train. It’s just a few minutes’ walk from Bregenz railway station to the festival grounds. If you’re travelling by car, you should use the designated parking facilities
Yes. The Bodensee–Vorarlberg-Region offers numerous places to visit, walks, museums, mountain railways and boat trips. This makes it the perfect way to combine a visit to the festival with a short break.
Whether as a memento of your visit to the festival or as a gift – in the Bodensee–Vorarlberg-Region you’ll find a wide selection of regional products and unique souvenirs. Discover Vorarlberg cheeses, fine spirits, chocolate, arts and crafts, and many other specialities in town centres, delicatessens, farm shops or at the regional weekly markets.
