Walks through woods and gorges offer the perfect way to cool off on hot days. The region delights visitors with its shady woodland paths and impressive gorges, where the sound of rushing water and the cool air provide a refreshing respite – ideal for escaping the summer heat.
Tip: The starting points for these walks are easily accessible by public transport, so nothing stands in the way of a relaxing day out in nature: v-mobil route planner
The Bodensee–Vorarlberg-Region offers a wide range of public and freely accessible bathing spots. Lake Constance is, of course, the perfect place for a wonderful swimming experience, but smaller lakes such as Lake Jannersee or the Paspelseen also guarantee unspoilt swimming fun. You’ll certainly have no shortage of cool, refreshing dips here.
Tip: A trip to a swimming lake can be perfectly combined with a cycle ride. Here you’ll find some bike hire shops in the Bodensee–Vorarlberg-Region.
Lake Constance captivates visitors not only with its breathtaking beauty, but also with a wide range of water sports on offer. On warm summer days, the Lake Constance–Vorarlberg region entices visitors with a host of sporting activities on the water: whether it’s stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing, sea kayaking, sailing or good old-fashioned pedal boating – Lake Constance is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts and active travellers.
Tip: With the vor.you Experience Card, you can enjoy discounts with selected water sports providers and on boat trips.
Fantastic outdoor swimming pools on Lake Constance and the Old Rhine, along with spacious pool areas featuring slides, diving boards and more, promise water-based fun for young and old alike. All the amenities you’d expect from an outdoor swimming pool are included. So pack your swimwear, sun cream and picnic basket, and off you go.
Tip: The vor.you Experience Card includes entry to a total of eleven different outdoor swimming pools.
Ideal options include lakes for swimming, shady forests and gorges, mountainous regions, or air-conditioned museums and cultural venues. On this page, you will find suitable places to visit in the Bodensee–Vorarlberg-Region.
Yes, particularly popular are trips to swimming spots, boat trips on Lake Constance, easy hikes at higher altitudes, visits to wildlife parks, and visits to castles and museums.
In the Bodensee–Vorarlberg-Region, there are numerous freely accessible bathing spots on Lake Constance, as well as natural lakes such as Lake Jannersee and the Paspels Lakes. Those who prefer a quieter atmosphere will also find shady spots to relax on smaller stretches of shoreline.
Yes, gorges and forest trails in particular offer natural relief from the heat on hot days. Tours through the Rappenloch Gorge, the Üble Gorge or the Götzner Gorges are especially popular.
Families enjoy relaxing moments at lakeside bathing spots, in outdoor swimming pools or on short, shaded walks. Many bathing spots have grassy areas for sunbathing and shallow shorelines, which are ideal for a summer’s day out with the children.
Many walking routes, swimming spots and leisure activities are well connected by bus and train. This makes it easy to plan trips conveniently and sustainably without a car.
