Group Programmes – Alpenregion Bludenz
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Group Programmes – Alpenregion Bludenz Brandnertal: Themed Nature and Animal Trails The interactive educational Natursprünge Opening times lifts and cable-cars: trail and the animal trail emotionally 19/05 to 01/11 daily connect visitors of any age with this unique You will find details about rates and natural habitat in Brandnernal. The inter- additional operating days on the website. active elements appeal to a broad range Rates for guided visits: on request. of visitors. Traditional approaches such as info columns in combination with modern Contact: means of communication make the con- Tourismusbüro Brand tents interesting for various visitor groups. T +43/(0)5559/555 Games which have been installed at the [email protected] various stations lend added appeal to the www.brandnertal.at elements along the way. Nature Experiences Around Bludenz The “Bsundrige Zit“ (A Special Time) pro- www.alpenregion-vorarlberg.com/ gramme of activities offers thrilling advent - bsundrige-zit ures in nature, such as a guided visit of a brewery in Bludenz, a themed water hike in Contact: the Klostertal, a herbal walk in the Grosses Alpenregion Bludenz Tourismus Walsertal or a climbing course for beginners T +43/(0)5552/30227 in the Brandnertal. [email protected] www.alpenregion-vorarlberg.com All can be booked individually for groups from approx. 8-15 persons (group size depends on the type of programme), larger groups on request. © Bernhard Huber Grosses Walsertal: Tour of the Provostry St. Gerold Accompanied by a professional guide, the € 2.50 per person, tour gives a general impression of the minimum rate € 35 per guided visit. historic, cultural and religious background By prior arrangement only of the provostry and thereby conveys the idea behind this singular place. Guided Contact: visits focusing on a special theme can be Grosses Walsertal Tourismus arranged on request. T +43/(0)5554/5150 [email protected] Duration approx. 45–60 minutes www.walsertal.at Group size: max. 50–60 persons Larger groups should be split. Price: Klostertal: Guided tour of the Spullersee plant Visit the Austrian Federal Railways’ oldest Contact: still operating power plant, one of the Klostertal Tourismus oldest large-scale plants in Europe. T +43/(0)5585/7244 During a guided visit, you will learn many [email protected] interesting facts about this power plant in www.klostertal.info the Klostertal. Dates and rates on request. Vorarlberg State Tourist Board Poststrasse 11, P.O. Box 99, 6850 Dornbirn, Austria, T +43.(0)5572.377033-0, F +43.(0)5572.377033-5, [email protected], www.vorarlberg.travel Group Programmes – Arlberg Herb Walk Medicinal plants from forests and fields Price: © Lech Zürs Tourismus are a natural gift which more and more € 25 p.p. people appreciate and rely on. And rightly (7–15 persons per group) so, since these medicinal plants have a natural effect. Lech Zürs is offering guided Contact: themed herbal walks for groups. Lech Zürs Tourismus GmbH T 43/(0)5583/2161-0 Late June to late September [email protected] www.lech-zuers.at Trout fresh from the pond At the fish pond in Zug, you may catch fish Contact: and savour then immediately afterwards. Andi Mittermaier The specialities include fried, marinated or T +43/(0)676/7287666 smoked trout. The latter is smoked with a [email protected] mix of wood chippings and fine herbs and served warm. Fishing season: Early June to late September © Lech Zürs Tourismus Discovery of the Rüfikopfbahn Lech Explore the innards of the Rüfikopf cable- Price : © Lech Zürs Tourismus car in Lech on this discovery tour. Guided Adults: € 10 by an expert, you will visit the valley and Children (6–14 years): € 5 mountain stations and find out about the Tickets: ticket vending outlet Rüfikopfbahn ins and outs of ropeway technology. Visitors (max. 30 participants) can also learn about the important function of ropeways, especially in summer. Contact: Skilifte Lech 24/06 to 03/10 Wednesdays 14:45 Ing. Bildstein Ges.m.b.H. to approx. 16:30 T +43/(0)5583/23320 3D-Archery Trail – Great Fun for Young and Old The guides of Arlberg Alpin will teach you Trail fee: © Lech Zürs Tourismus how to use the traditional arch. Archery Adults: € 10 promotes concentration, dexterity and Children up to 14 years: € 5 endurance and can be practiced by children six years and older. Guided tours Wednesdays at 9:30 On a leisurely walk around Oberlech, € 45 p.p. (4–10 persons) hunters go stalking for animals. These are made of plastic and can be hunted Contact: traditionally. Arlberg Alpin T +43/(0)664/3203506 [email protected] Vorarlberg State Tourist Board Poststrasse 11, P.O. Box 99, 6850 Dornbirn, Austria, T +43.(0)5572.377033-0, F +43.(0)5572.377033-5, [email protected], www.vorarlberg.travel Group Programmes – Bodensee-Vorarlberg Shipping on Lake Constance – Bregenz Bay Cruise Enjoy this one-hour round trip starting in the Price: Bay of Bregenz with commentaries on sites of For groups € 10.60 p.p. interest along the shore, passing the Bregenz Festival, Hard, the Rhine dam, the island city Contact: of Lindau, Lochau and returning to Bregenz. Vorarlberg Lines – Bodenseeschifffahrt On-board catering. T +43/(0)5574/42868-230, F 42868-520 [email protected] Duration: approx. 1 hour www.vorarlberg-lines.at Operating hours: April to October, weekend operation during the pre- and after-season © Vorarlberg Lines Fenkart Chocolate Manufacturer‘s The Fenkart family offers tastings and Price: guided visits in the demonstration hall, Guided visit incl. tasting € 5 – 9.50 where you can learn interesting things about cocoa cultivation and the manufac- Contact: turing of chocolate. Through a glass pane, Familie Fenkart KG you can watch the staff hands-on as they T +43/(0)5576/72356 engage in their work. Sample some of the [email protected] many creations during a tasting. www.schokoladengenuss.at Duration: approx. 40 – 75 min © Norbert Gorbach Karren Cablecar Dornbirn The cable-car runs up to 976 m above sea Price: level, from where dazzling panoramic view Ride up and down € 10 of the Swiss mountains, the Rhine valley and Lake Constance unfold at any season. Contact: The cable-car operates the whole year Dornbirner Seilbahn GmbH round and at night until 23.00, on week- T +43/(0)5572/22140 ends until midnight. Visiting the panorama [email protected] restaurant is always worthwhile, either www.karren.at when you are hungry after a hike, as a culinary night owl, or on a thrilling outing in a group. Medieval Schattenburg castle in Feldkirch Schattenburg castle, once the seat of the Nov/Dez: Saturdays/Sundays/public Counts of Montfort, looks down on the holidays 10:00-17:00 old town of Feldkirch. See the armory, countess’ chambers and lots of medieval Price: Admission € 6 p.p. collector’s pieces. (for 10 persons or more) Guided tour (1.5 hour, max. 25 persons): Duration: approx. 1.5 hours for guided tour € 60 Open: Contact: January–March: Tuesday to Friday 13:30- Heimatmuseum Schattenburg 16:00, Saturdays/Sundays/public holidays T +43/(0)5522/71982 11:00-16:00, April–October: Monday to [email protected] Friday 9:00-17:00, Saturdays/Sundays/ www.schattenburg.at public holidays 10:00-17:00, Vorarlberg State Tourist Board Poststrasse 11, P.O. Box 99, 6850 Dornbirn, Austria, T +43.(0)5572.377033-0, F +43.(0)5572.377033-5, [email protected], www.vorarlberg.travel Group Programmes – Bregenzerwald Aktiv-Zentrum Bregenzerwald Aktiv-Zentrum Bregenzerwald in Bersbuch Rates: offers a 3D archery trail, Austria’s highest Aqua high rope course: Adults € 37 climbing tower, an aqua high-rope course Children/youngsters until 17 years € 28 and many thrilling, fun-filled and playful Group rates for groups of 10 persons activities for sports fans and adventure and more by request. seekers. The outdoor centre has ideal conditions, Contact: specifically for incentives, company outings Aktiv-Zentrum Bregenzerwald and team trainings, including rafting tours, T +43/(0)676/7837878 cave tours, and a cycling school which [email protected] rounds off the portfolio. www.aktiv-zentrum.at Bregenzerwald cheese cellar at Lingenau Thousands of loaves of cheese are stored Price: here. Through a glass wall, visitors can take € 10.30 p.p. including guided tour, a look into the ripening chamber. cheese and a glass of wine or juice In addition to information about cheese (prices from 15 persons) making and storing, sampling of cheese Guided visits by prior arrangement specialties and excellent wines. Duration: approx. 1.5 hours Contact: KäseStrassse Bregenzerwald Open: April–Oct.: Monday–Friday 10:00- T +43/(0)5513/42870-14 18:00, Saturday 9:00-17:00, Nov.–March: [email protected] Tuesday–Friday 10:00–17:00, Saturday www.kaesestrasse.at 10:00–16:00 Werkraum Haus in Andelsbuch Werkraum Andelsbuch is a grouping of Open: © Werkraum Bregenzerwald, Peter Löwy 85 innovative crafts businesses. Their Tuesday–Saturday 10:00–18:00, works are showcased in the new Werk - closed Sundays/Mondays/holidays raum build ing in Andelsbuch which was design ed by architect Peter Zumthor. Guided visits for groups of 15 persons This “House of Crafts“ serves as a place (min.): € 12 (admission included) of meeting and encounter, and as an in- form ation and exhibition platform hosting Contact: varying special exhibitions. It also accom- Werkraum Bregenzerwald modates a shop and a small café. T +43/(0)5512/26386 F +43/(0)5512/26387 [email protected], www.werkraum.at Diedamkopf Schoppernau lifts At more than 2,000 metres altitude, Die - fasts, sunset rides and Sunday-morning damskopf is one of the finest look-outs in get-togethers with music and drinks.