What to Do on Holiday in Vorarlberg

Vorarlberg is the westernmost state of theNorthern Limestone Alps is also famous for its
country of Austria, touching the borders of threedairy products andhas many ski chalets and
neighboring countries, Germany, Switzerland andholiday homes that can be rented as self catering
Liechtenstein. Next to Vienna, it is the smallestholiday accommodation.
state of the country.Bregenzerwald is most famous as a skiing resort
Its capital is the beautiful city of Bregenz, situatedbut it has other attractions too such as the
on a plateau. It is located on the eastern shores"Bregenzerwalder Cheese Route" and
of Lake Constance which is Central Europe's thirdSchwarzenberg's festival of classical music.
largest lake.Bregenzerwald has become a favorite destination
Vorarlberg is a popular holiday destination withfor those who seek to experience old traditions,
families staying in self catering holidaygenuine hospitality and enjoy the beautiful
accommodation. Many tourists like to rent skiunspoiled nature.
chalets and self catering holiday apartments andThe Karren in largest district in Vorarlberg. The
use these holiday homes as a base to explore theDornbirn district offers an exquisite view of the
local area.Lake Constance and of the three countries next
Vorarlberg's capital is well worth a visit as the cityto it which are Austria, Switzerland and Germany.
has a long history and offers panoramic views.Dornbirn has many museums with an alpine
The city's roots can be traced back to thenature museum.
Romans who founded the city in 15 BC andThere is also the largest Rolls Royce museum in
named it Brigantium. The city's ideal situation, nearthe world, a Jewish museum and the
the Alps and between Lake Constance and theRheinschauen museum, that can be accessed
Pfander Mountain, results in sights that arethrough the narrow gauge steam railway.
breathtakingly beautiful.Vorarlberg is a perfect example that size is not a
The pleasure boat excursions provide anpre requisite of beauty. Despite being the second
opportunity to appreciate the beauty ofsmallest state, Vorarlberg does not fall short of
Vorarlberg from a different perspective. The cityattractions. Apart from the Bregenzerwald,
also organizes an annual summer music festivalVorarlberg has numerous other mountains and ski
called the Bregenzer Festspiele. It features aresorts that attracts holiday makers who stay in
different opera every two years.ski chalets and self catering holiday apartments.
The concerts are performed near the edge ofThe Arlberg region, the Brandnertal and the
the lake on open-air floating stage. The festivalMontafon are its major ski resorts. Surrounded by
also attracts many visitors because of thevarious mountain ranges, the Arlberg region offers
international reputation of the dance festival,one of the most impressive landscapes of Europe.
various exhibitions and concerts.Vorarlberg combines the beauty of its landscapes,
The Kunsthaus museum in Bregenz, built by aculture, tradition and modernity. It offers a serene
Swiss architect, specializes in modern art. It has aand peaceful way of life. Despite such diverse
unique lighting system that combines artificial andcharacteristics Vorarlberg still has a common
natural light providing the visitors with anidentity.
extraordinary experience. Another place worthThe state presents a beautiful harmony between
visiting is the Kunstlerhaus Bregenz. It hostsnature and man and many families come on
various exhibitions organized by the association ofholiday and stay in ski chalets to experience the
professional Vorarlberg artists.unique charm and character of this region.
The Bregenzerwald mountain range that lies in the