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For anyone who wants to find out more about the gem between the mountain and lake. Because Bregenz holds many surprises. The little city in the three-country region, right on the shores of Lake Constance, has more to offer than just beautiful landscapes. It has impressive contemporary architec-ture, a broad spectrum of cultural events and dining, an enchanting old town, and – of course – the world famous Bregenz Festival. Participants can look forward to plenty of background information, anecdotes, and interesting stories.More information: bregenz.travelTickets: v-ticket.at

CITY TOURS IN BREGENZ

CULTURE IN BREGENZ

BREGENZER FESTSPIELEBREGENZ FESTIVAL Set in the middle of a captivating landscape in Austria's westernmost province of Vorarlberg, the Bregenz Festival on Lake Constance show-cases top-class opera under the open sky every summer. Moreover, with over 80 performances ranging from unforgettable operas and concert treasures at the Festspiel-haus, contemporary performances at the Werkstattbühne, and an op-era studio and opera atelier in July and August, the Bregenz Festival draws some 200,000 visitors to the tri-country region between the Alps and Lake Constance.

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GALLERIESThe courage to take risks, a passion for the unusual, and an overriding commitment to quality: The galleries in Bregenz bring an innovative flash of colour to the Austrian and international arts scene with spectacular art events, extensive retrospectives, and exhibitions by groups of artists on specific themes.

• Galerie Arthouse• Galerie Lisi Hämmerle• Galerie angewandt• Cuenstler• Galerie K12• Bregenzer Kunst– und Kartenboutique• RiBgalerieKUNSTHAUS BREGENZ KUB

The KUB is an architectural gem on Lake Constance and a highlight of cultural life in Bregenz. Exhibitions by important contemporary artists – often designed specifically for the KUB – are held at this roughly 1,900 square metre masterpiece designed by the Swiss star archi-tect Peter Zumthor. Damien Hirst's Shark caused a sensation here, and works by Ai Weiwei and Jeff Wall left art enthusiasts amazed. The KUB offers an extensive art programme, including tours, lectures, and special children's programmes.

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KÜNSTLERHAUS PALAIS THURN UND TAXISArtistic events at Palais Thurn und Taxis include monthly exhibits by the Berufsvereinigung der bildenden Künstlerinnen und Künstler Vorarl-bergs (the Vorarlberg professional society of visual artists) and sum-mer exhibits by the City of Bregenz. The setting is a historic Gründerzeit villa in the city's most beautiful park, which is also home to native and exotic trees.

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MAGAZIN4 – BREGENZER KUNSTVEREIN Before Charles Atlas had his work exhibited in the Tate Modern in London, he was on show at Maga-zin4 in Bregenz – a talent forge for gifted young artists in the heart of Bregenz. The gallery focuses on contemporary international art.

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VORARLBERG MUSEUM The new vorarlberg museum, an architectural masterpiece situated between the lake and the town centre, in close proximity to the Kunsthaus and the Landestheater, marks the end of the cultural mile. Along with more than 150,000 artefacts from art, history, ethnol-ogy, and archaeology, highlights at the museum include exhibitions such as “vorarlberg. a making-of” or “Romans or something”, which explore the past and present of Austria’s westernmost province from different perspectives.

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VORARLBERGER LANDESBIBLIOTHEKThe provincial library of Vorarlberg is located in a former monastery, St. Gallus Abbey, at the foot of Gebhardsberg. The former Baroque church has been lovingly remod-elled, and the impressive reading room in particular sweeps visitors away to a magical world of liter-ature.

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VORARLBERGER LANDESTHEATER The theatre in Bregenz makes a major contribution to cultural life in the capital of Vorarlberg. The repertoire ranges from classics to premieres of new works. As a place of fantasy, stories, and emotions, the theatre intentionally focuses on both traditional and contemporary theatrical arts, winning wide-spread recognition in the cultural landscape of the region around Lake Constance.

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KONGRESSKULTUR BREGENZ – THE ART OF HOSTINGKongresskultur Bregenz is an international convention and event centre located directly on Lake Constance. It welcomes some 400,000 visitors to its event building, Festspielhaus Bregenz, each year. It has established itself in the region and far beyond as an attractive venue for all types of events. The Kongresskultur team uses conferences, conventions, and cultural and social occasions to transform valuable encounters into unforgettable experiences.

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KOSMOS THEATRE IN SHED8 / SCHOELLER 2WELTEN High-quality interpretations of modern, contemporary plays and a wealth of surrounding events.

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METRO CINEMAThe Metro cinema in Bregenz opened its doors in 1952 with 500 seats and since then has given film lovers and genuine cineastes no end of cinematic enjoyment. By 1958, the cinema had become the largest in western Austria and could seat 853 people. Despite innovative film technologies, the Metro cinema has retained the distinctive charm of a traditional cinema.

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LEISURE AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES

BOAT RENTALAt the Gondelhafen marina, which is located between the Fischersteg and the Festspielhaus, you can rent electric boats, paddle boats, and rowboats at the Feurstein boat rental shop. As your own captain, you can explore Lake Constance or just let the waves take you where they will.

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BIKE TOURS (WITH BIKE RENTALS)One of the best ways to explore the shores of Lake Constance is with a bike tour around the lake. The excellently maintained bike paths, which feature a total length of 268 kilometres, most of which is flat, promise picturesque views and breathtaking landscapes along the beaches. The many hotels and accommodations located along the paths make it easy to plan overnight stays during your bike tour, guaranteeing an enjoyable, multi-day biking experience at Lake Constance. But shorter tours starting from Bregenz also provide plenty of fun around Lake Con-stance.

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GRILLING AT THE LAKEGrilling at sunset at Lake Con-stance is an unforgettable experi-ence and is permitted in public at the following locations in Bregenz:7 places at Wocherhafen sunbathing area4 places at the sunbathing area at Seecamping (campsite)1 place at the dry berth area at the city’s sport and motorboat marina10 places near the Mili

Please be advised that it is not per-mitted to enter nature reserves and that the usage of glass products is prohibited throughout the shore area. Furthermore, we kindly ask that you use dry firewood and to ensure that campfires are extin-guished completely before leaving the site.

THE PFÄNDER, LOCAL MOUNTAIN ON LAKE CONSTANCEFrom Bregenz’s city centre, it takes about 90 minutes to reach the summit of the Pfänder by foot, and it takes 6 minutes to get to the top of Bregenz’s landmark mountain by cable car. Your efforts will be re-warded with a fantastic panoramic view of Lake Constance and the Alpine peaks of Austria, Switzer-land, and Liechtenstein as well as the Alpine foothills of Germany.

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MINIGOLFOne of the nicest minigolf courses in Vorarlberg is located at Bre-genz’s Seeanlagen promenade. During the game, players can take in lovely views of Lake Constance and enjoy the picturesque land-scape.

GEBHARDSBERG – INFORMATIVE NATURE TRAIL ON GEBHARDSBERGThe medieval castle ruins on Geb-hardsberg, a charming restaurant featuring an impressive dining area, and a lovely Baroque chapel can all be reached by foot in less than an hour from the city centre via romantic forest trails, and in 10 minutes by car. A breathtaking view of the Rhine Valley and Lake Constance make a visit to the top of Gebhardsberg worth the effort.

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FOREST ADVENTURE TRAILThe 1.5-kilometre forest adventure trail (“Walderlebnispfad”) was pri-marily built for children and stands out thanks to its many exercises that are especially focused on playful learning and understand-ing. The trail starts at the Bregenz provincial library (Vorarlberger Landesbibliothek) and ends on Gebhardsberg.

PIPELINE AND MILIA gravel beach with an attached promenade (made of exposed con-crete) stretches out alongside the Pipeline from the Port of Bregenz to the Strandbad Lochau bathing area. The Pipeline is the perfect setting for romantic walks throug-hout the year. Especially during the summer, you can enjoy beautiful sunsets above Lake Constance and extra-long days of swimming.

The Mili is a gem that rests atop wooden foundation piles, located directly on the Pipeline in Bregenz. With a wonderful location in the bend of Bregenz’s bay, the old pile foundation structure offers a unique atmosphere where visitors can relax and unwind.

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LAKE-SIDE POOL, INDOOR POOL AND VITALIUMThe Bregenzer Strandbad bathing beach attracts visitors with its amazing location directly on Lake Constance. Numerous docks lead from the spacious sunbathing areas, sport areas, and quiet zones into the lake and help to expand upon the bathing opportunities offered by the three sport and children’s pools. Whether as an oasis of relaxation or an athlete’s paradise, the Bregenz bathing beach leaves nothing to be desired when it comes to fun in the sun.

Particularly in the winter months, the Bregenzer Hallenbad indoor pool and its diverse wellness area, the Vitalium, offer visitors the chance to relax in a pleasant atmosphere. Finnish saunas, sanariums, and steam baths help create a perfect day of wellness and provide a complete pampering programme.

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VORARLBERG LINESVorarlberg Lines offers numerous excursions, Lake Constance cruises, and special themed cruises on the lake. There are countless gourmet and evening events on the ships of the Vorarlberg Lines fleet through-out the year.

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OLD TOWN HALLThis impressive timber frame build-ing was erected in 1662 and served as Bregenz’s town hall from the 17th to the 19th century. Today, it is used as a residential building.

HISTORY IN BREGENZ

DEURING SCHLÖSSLE The Deuring Schlössle has served as a subject for many painters and drawers – including the famous Viennese Expressionist Egon Schiele in 1912. The picturesque corner tower, which features a Baroque-style roof, was built by Michael and Johann Georg Kuen.

EVANGELISCHE KREUZKIRCHEPROTESTANT CHURCHThe Kreuzkirche, or Church of the Holy Cross, on the Ölrain is a Protestant church that is located on the site of a former Roman settlement. The church was built in the neo-Gothic style from 1862 to 1864 based on the plans of the architect Carl Lein from Stuttgart. In 1904, it became the first church in the Austro-Hungarian Empire to have electric light and heat.

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HERZ-JESU-KIRCHEThe Herz-Jesu-Kirche, or Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, was built in the neo-Gothic style between 1905 and 1908 and was renovated in 1958 and again from 1992 to 1995. The architect Joseph Cades drew up the plans for the building. The church is a three-nave basilica with two spires ascending to a height of 62 metres. One unique feature of the church is the clerestory, which is almost twice as high as the side aisles.

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KAPUZINERKLOSTER Several years ago, the Capuchin Order had to leave its monastery after more than 350 years due to a lack of prospective monks. The monastery appeared destined to fall into disrepair until a private initiative launched by citizens of Bregenz took up the cause to restore it. Today, the monastery shines with a whole new brilliance and provides a new home to the Sisters of St. Clare. The Lourdes grotto is also located here.

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NEPOMUKKAPELLEThis chapel dedicated to St. John of Nepomuk was built in 1757 by Johann Michael Beer. The restored Baroque central-plan chapel fea-tures a domed roof and contains a richly decorated high altar. A sand-stone statue of the eponymous St. John of Nepomuk is located above the round arch portal. The chapel’s interior is decorated with Roco-co-style paintings.

PFARRKIRCHE MARIAHILFThe Pfarrkirche Mariahilf, or Mariahilf Parish Church, in the Rieden-Vorkloster district was built from 1925 to 1937 according to plans by Clemens Holzmeister. One unique aspect of the church is the combination of functional buildings (the rectory and parish hall) and the sacred areas into a single complex. The church also features a striking, pagoda-shaped steeple.

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POST OFFICEThis distinctive building from Aus-tria's imperial and royal past is one of the few examples of Ringstraße architecture outside of Vienna. A twin building is located in the im-perial spa town of Bad Ischl. Today, the post office is home to the KUB Sammlungsschaufenster.

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STADTPFARRKIRCHE ST. GALLUSThe impressive parish church ded-icated to St. Gall was built during the 17th and 18th centuries and towers over the city. It was built on a pre-Christian place of worship and was renovated multiple times by the famous Baroque builders of the Bregenzerwald region.

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VILLA RACZYNSKIThe Villa Raczynski was built in 1875 as a loving gift from a Polish count to his wife. Today, it houses a convent and a girls’ school.

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KLOSTER MEHRERAUThe Kloster Mehrerau, or Mehre-rau Monastery, is one of the most important Cistercian abbeys in the Lake Constance region. Its history goes back to the 11th century. Its lovely location on Lake Constance, the impressive library, and the beautiful inner courtyard invite visitors to stay and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere. In addition, the restaurant in the cellar of the monastery serves up specialities produced in the monastery’s own agricultural operations, providing plenty of enjoyment for guests.

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MARTINSTURMThe landmark of Bregenz is home to a permanent exhibition on the city's history. The interiors of the Martinsturm and Martinskapelle (chapel of St. Martin) are painted with frescoes dating from the 14th and 15th century.

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SEEKAPELLEThe Seekapelle, or Lake Chapel, was built in 1445 to commemorate the victory over Appenzell and was reno-vated in the Baroque style by Kaspar Held in 1698/99 based on the design by Christian Thumb. The Seekapelle, which is adjacent to the town hall, is dedicated to St. George and the Virgin Mary. One unique feature is the Renaissance high altar (1615) designed by Esaias Gruber, which was originally located at the former castle chapel at Hofen/Lochau.

CURIOSITIES AND OTHER INTERESTING PLACES

FISCHERSTEG The Fischersteg, or fishermen’s dock, is a unique location with a storied past. It used to be forbidden to fish from the quay wall. A clever workaround was devised with the construction of the Fischersteg in 1902. In 1923, it became the base of operations for the airliner Bodenseeflug Konstanz, but unfor-tunately the company did not last very long.

MILCHPILZ The Milchpilz has graced the provincial capital at its location in front of the Port of Bregenz since 1953. This charming and eccentric eatery has long become a main-stay of the city, offering numerous dairy products and canapés.

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THE NARROWEST FACADE IN EUROPE One of the many curious attrac-tions in Bregenz is the narrow-est facade in Europe. Only 57 centimetres wide, it is located at Kirchstraße 29 and is easy to reach from Leutbühel.

EVENING PROGRAM

CASINO BREGENZ Casino Bregenz offers international games such as roulette, blackjack, and the MEGA Austria Jackpot along with fine dining in a unique atmosphere. The casino is open from 3:00 pm to 3:00 am (Fridays and Saturdays until 4:00 am), and the Jackpot Casino is open from 12:00 pm. Tip: At the Casino Restaurant Falstaff, you will be pampered with the very finest in gourmet cuisine.

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HYPO BEACHBAR BREGENZChilled out beach bar by day – hot spot and party location in the evening: Fine sand, palm trees, cocktails, 300 lounge chairs, and an irresistible Mediterranean flair invite you to relax or dance the night away at the legendary parties at the Musikpavillon at Bre-genz’s Seeanlagen promenade.

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SONNENKÖNIGINThe MS Sonnenkönigin offers a one-of-a-kind venue for high-profile events on Lake Constance. The ship’s technical equipment meets the highest quality standards and guarantees that every event will be smooth sailing.

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THE PORT OF BREGENZ The gateway to the provincial capital has shined with a whole new radi-ance since 2010. The heart of the newly renovated port is the new port building designed by the ar-chitects Nägele, Waibel, Spagolla, Ritsch, and Steinmann.

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