Location: Vorarlberg

At around 1,970 m in the Rätikon, the Lünersee is considered one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Vorarlberg, shimmering intense turquoise against the backdrop of the Schesaplana and Zimba. A cable car from the Brandnertal opens up the lake, which is used as a reservoir; an easy circular path runs along the shore.HighlightsIntense turquoise mountain lake at 1,970 mBackdrop of…

The Kleinwalsertal is a geographical curiosity: the Austrian high valley can be reached by road only from Oberstdorf in Germany. Founded by Walser settlers, it forms a shared skiing and hiking area with Bavarian Oberstdorf, against the backdrop of the Widderstein and Ifen.HighlightsHigh valley reachable only via GermanyShared area with OberstdorfWalser culture…

In southern Vorarlberg, the Montafon nestles between the Silvretta, Rätikon and Verwall ranges and combines several ski areas with a dense network of trails. The main town of Schruns was a favourite haunt of Ernest Hemingway. The Silvretta High Alpine Road leads through the valley up to the Bielerhöhe.HighlightsSeveral ski areas in one valleyHiking in the Silvretta, Rätikon and VerwallSchruns (Hemingway’s town)Access to the Silvretta High Alpine RoadEasy to…

The Silvretta High Alpine Road links the Montafon with the Paznaun and crosses the Bielerhöhe at around 2,032 m, where the reservoir reflects the glaciated peaks. Highlights: Bielerhöhe pass (around 2,032 m), Silvretta reservoir with glacier reflection, view…

The Bregenzerwald east of Bregenz is noted worldwide for its blend of traditional and modern timber architecture, with award-winning mountain cheese along the KäseStrasse. Highlights: award-winning modern timber architecture, KäseStrasse with dairies and mountain cheese, gentle hiking and cycling routes, lively…

Bregenz, the capital of Vorarlberg, lies on the eastern shore of Lake Constance at the tri-border point. World-famous is the lake stage of the Bregenz Festival, the largest in the world. Highlights: largest lake stage in the world (Bregenz Festival), Pfänder cable car with panoramic views over…