Lying along the
southeastern shore of the Bodensee (Lake Constance) with the majestic Pfänder as
its backdrop, Bregenz is where Vorarlbergers themselves come to make merry,
especially in summer. Along the lakeside beach and public pool, cabanas and
candy floss lure starched collars to let loose, while nearby an enormous
floating stage is the open-air site for performances of grand opera and
orchestral works (Verdi, Rimski-Korsakov, Strauss, and Gershwin are just some of
the composers who have been featured). Bregenz is the capital of Vorarlberg, and
has been the seat of the provincial government since 1819. The upper town has
maintained a charming old-world character. The lower city is the vibrant part of
town with pedestrian streets, shops, the railway station, restaurants, and
offices.
The gastronomic
scene of Austria's westernmost provinces is as varied as its landscape:
first-rate gourmet restaurants, traditional inns, rustic local taverns, as well
as international chains and ethnic cuisine are all part of the mix. In small
towns throughout the region restaurants are often the dining rooms of country
inns, and there are plenty of these.
In Innsbruck travelers do not seem to stay long, so there is a fast turnover and, almost always, a room to be had. Travelers opt to set up their base not in town but overlooking it, on the Hungerburg Plateau to the north, or in one of the nearby villages perched on the slopes to the south. In any case, the official Innsbruck Reservation Center, online at www.innsbruck.info or www.ski-innsbruck.at, offers a booking source for Innsbruck and the surrounding villages.
Innsbruck, Tirol, and Vorarlberg Hotel Reviews
In Innsbruck travelers do not seem to stay long, so there is a fast turnover and, almost always, a room to be had. Travelers opt to set up their base not in town but overlooking it, on the Hungerburg Plateau to the north, or in one of the nearby villages perched on the slopes to the south. In any case, the official Innsbruck Reservation Center, online at www.innsbruck.info or www.ski-innsbruck.at, offers a booking source for Innsbruck and the surrounding villages
Top Reasons to Go to Innsbruck, Tirol, and Vorarlberg
The Ötz Valley. Outdoors enthusiasts love hiking through this region because of rich green pastures in summer and glittering expanses of white in winter.
Fancy skiing areas. Known around the world for its posh resorts, Tirol is where high-society types gather to experience the good life.
Tyrolean Stuben. These warm and cozy wooden parlors, often found today in hotels and restaurants, are traditionally part of old farmhouses in Tirol.
Bernstein in Bregenz. With the sun setting over Lake Constance and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra striking up the overture of West Side Story on the world's biggest floating stage, this is an unparalleled place to see an opera or a musical.
See four countries at once. Take the cable car up Pfänder, the mountain behind Bregenz; the views are incredible: Swiss mountains on your left, German rolling hills on your right, Liechtenstein to your left in the Rhine valley, Austria below your feet, and the glittering expanse of Lake Constance stretching 40 miles into the hazy distance.
Experience top hospitality in a top village. The Gasthof Post is a bit like Lech itself—full of charming understatement. Teatime in overstuffed armchairs for all houseguests will prepare you for a delicious dinner. You'll never want to leave.
Top Reasons to Go to Innsbruck, Tirol, and Vorarlberg
The Ötz Valley. Outdoors enthusiasts love hiking through this region because of rich green pastures in summer and glittering expanses of white in winter.
Fancy skiing areas. Known around the world for its posh resorts, Tirol is where high-society types gather to experience the good life.
Tyrolean Stuben. These warm and cozy wooden parlors, often found today in hotels and restaurants, are traditionally part of old farmhouses in Tirol.
Bernstein in Bregenz. With the sun setting over Lake Constance and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra striking up the overture of West Side Story on the world's biggest floating stage, this is an unparalleled place to see an opera or a musical.
See four countries at once. Take the cable car up Pfänder, the mountain behind Bregenz; the views are incredible: Swiss mountains on your left, German rolling hills on your right, Liechtenstein to your left in the Rhine valley, Austria below your feet, and the glittering expanse of Lake Constance stretching 40 miles into the hazy distance.
Experience top hospitality in a top village. The Gasthof Post is a bit like Lech itself—full of charming understatement. Teatime in overstuffed armchairs for all houseguests will prepare you for a delicious dinner. You'll never want to leave.
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