Sports and leisure activities in Vorarlberg
Vorarlberg, the westernmost state of Austria, is often affectionately called "Ländle".
Because of its varied and attractive landscape and cultural diversity, Vorarlberg is the perfect location for a wide range of sports and leisure activities.
Public transportation in Vorarlberg is simply top-notch, so you can reach most destinations easily and quickly by public transportation.
Following you will find some ideas for your leisure activities, there is of course much more.
Creative and diverse, that is the culture in Vorarlberg
Discover diverse cultural offerings and experience the lively living space Vorarlberg, the Vorarlberg's architectural worlds and indulge in delicious palate delights.
Following you will find some interesting offers, of course there are many more of them.....
Dornbirn
Dornbirn is the most populous city in Vorarlberg and home to the FHV. The city of Dornbirn is characterized by a young, colorful and very active cultural scene and has interesting museums and exhibitions.
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FLATZ Museum
The FLATZ Museum is a forum, with movable structures for the exchange of artistic positions. It is a place of perception and mediation of the artistic position of FLATZ. It presents changing exhibitions conceived by international guest curators.
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Inatura - Experience Nature Show
The Experience Nature Show Inatura is the largest and most modern nature museum in the Lake Constance region. The focus is on trying, playing, experiencing and comprehending.
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Mohren Beer Museum
The Mohren Beer Museum provides knowledge about the development of the brewing craft and the Mohren Brewery. Visitors to the experience can brew their own beer, shop to their heart's content or simply drink a fine beer.
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City Museum Dornbirn
The City Museum Dornbirn is housed in a more than 200-year-old patrician house directly on the market square, there the history of the city of Dornbirn is presented.
More museums in Dornbirn
Also the nightlife does not come up short in Dornbirn:
Bregenz
The provincial capital is located directly on Lake Constance and offers numerous sights. You can find more information here and below:
Feldkirch
Feldkirch is the second largest city in Vorarlberg. The medieval old town attracts with flair and history, with romantic arcades and winding streets. For more information on the city of Feldkirch, see here. Also worth seeing in Feldkirch are the Schattenburg and the Wildpark.
Hohenems
Hohenems is a small town with about 15,000 inhabitants. In the center, the Renaissance palace stands out. The Jewish quarter has been carefully renovated in recent years. For more information on Hohenems, you can find it here.
Worth seeing in Hohenems are, in addition to the city center:
Weekly markets in the area
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Weekly market Bregenz, every Tuesday and Friday from 8 am to 1 pm
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Weekly market Dornbirn, every Wednesday and Saturday from 8 to 12
- Weekly market Hohenems, every Thursday from 8 to 12
- Weekly market Feldkirch, every Tuesday and Saturday from 8 to 13.30
Breathtakingly beautiful and infinitely diverse, that's nature in Vorarlberg
Every region in Vorarlberg inspires, make yourself a picture of it!
- Alpine Region Vorarlberg
- Lake Constance-Vorarlberg
- Bregenzerwald
- Kleinwalsertal
- Lech Zürs & Stuben am Arlberg
- Montafon
Discover 14 natural beauties and remember that there is much more that will excite you in Vorarlberg!
Vorarlberg is an Eldorado for sports enthusiasts
Thanks to its ideal geographical location, sports enthusiasts have a wide range of outdoor sporting activities at their disposal. Vorarlberg offers excellent conditions for a wide variety of outdoor activities, such as skiing, snowboarding, swimming, hiking, climbing, tennis, golf, mountain biking and kayaking. But also indoors there are numerous sports and entertainment opportunities.
Clubs and sports
The aha - Youth Information Center Vorarlberg offers a comprehensive listing and information about various sports opportunities and club sports in Vorarlberg. Take a look, from Aikido to Rugby to Zumba, everything is there. Here you are guaranteed to find something that interests you. For more information, you can here.
Biking, mountain biking
The network of cycle paths in Vorarlberg is almost 300 kilometers long. Roadside cycle paths and many cross-border routes are not even counted. There's something for everyone. You can find more information here.
Hiking
There is a great variety of hiking trails in Vorarlberg. From quite leisurely to challenging, there is something for everyone. For more information, you can here.
Water sports
Lake Constance, numerous smaller bathing lakes and swimming pools offer refreshing cooling on hot days. Sailing, stand up paddling, wakeboarding, surfing, enjoying a sunset, a ride on the ship. Everyone will find the perfect place to unwind by the water. For more information, discover here.
Winter sports
Vorarlberg is the cradle of alpine winter sports and has some of the most beautiful ski resorts in the world, nestled between Lake Constance and the Arlberg, Silvretta and Rätikon massifs. For more information, check here.
In the four-country corner of Austria, Germany, Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein there is an infinite amount to discover!
The following are some excursion tips in neighboring countries - there are, of course, many more........
Germany
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Lindau
Lindau is a beautiful city on the shore of Lake Constance in Germany. The old town on the island is worth a visit at any time of the year. For more information, see here.
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Meersburg
The medieval town is located directly on Lake Constance and has a special charm. The castle MeersMeersburgburg is considered the main attraction and is really worth seeing. More information can be found here.
Switzerland
- Werdenberg
Discover Werdenberg, the oldest wooden building settlement in Switzerland and the small castle perched on the hill. You'll also be sure to enjoy a stroll along the small Werdenbergersee lake. Find hereadditional information.
- Lucerne, St. Gallen, Zurich
Maybe you want to discover other interesting places in Switzerland. We can recommend nearby Lucerne, St. Gallen and Zurich for you to visit.
Principality of Liechtenstein
- Vaduz
The capital of Liechtenstein, Vaduz is located in close proximity to Vorarlberg and offers a wide variety of attractions (e.g., Art Museum Liechtenstein, Liechtensteinisches Landesmuseum, Schatzkammer Liechtenstein). For more information, see here.
More excursion tips around Lake Constance
Here you can find more information about numerous sights around Lake Constance