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Time to Unwind Summer 2014 in Vorarlberg Useful Tips, Hints and Suggestions for Your Holidays Adventure Destination Vorarlberg Vorarlberg nestles in Austria’s very west, closely neighbouring Germany, Switzerland and the principality of Liechten - stein. Pleasantly small in size, this Austrian region is known for its inspiring mix of high-carat culture and awe- Facts & Figures inspiring nature. Inhabitants: approx. 370,000 Witness spectacular opera performances present themselves in new design. Natural Vorarlberg’s many award-winning inns State capital: Bregenz on the floating stage of Lake Constance. materials create a special aura of well- and restaurants serve regional cuisine with Topography: Marvel at the harmonious blend of trad - being. an innovative twist. Be it fish caught in 2,600 km2 (four times the size of itional and contemporary timber archi- The cultural scene is truly cosmopolitan: Lake Constance or mouth-watering moun- Vienna, comparable to Saarland in tecture. Let your thoughts wander freely the annual Bregenz Festival in July/August tain cheese, many delicacies are sourced Germany or Luxembourg), two thirds in the bracing alpine climate. Explore the has been a tourist magnet for many years. from small businesses, farms or delicates- of Vorarlberg are more than 1,000 m wonders of nature together with your Riveting opera is performed in spectacular sen manufacturers. above sea level). loved ones - Vorarlberg invites visitors to productions on the floating stage of Lake Distances: discover the unknown and to live those Constance. Lovers of classical music flock Holiday-makers keen on activity can head 100 km from north to south. 1.5 hours once-in-a-lifetime moments. to the Schubertiade festival in Schwarzen - for the mountains, either on foot or by by car from Lake Constance (400m) berg und Hohenems. cable car, reaching dazzling panoramic to the high-alpine mountains which The landscapes between Lake Constance The poolbar festival in Feldkirch in the lookouts. Themed trails, some of which are feature glacier-tipped summits rising and the mountains which rise up to 2,000 m summer celebrates pop culture and fitted with interactive stations, tell about to more than 3,000m above sea level. With a Road Map and more, stun the eye. Towns and design. Housed in a glass cube, Kunsthaus water, forests, moors, fauna and flora. of Vorarlberg villages surprise with their interesting Bregenz is a museum of contemporary art. Artist-designed trails stimulate the senses. Where to stay: buildings. Nowhere else in Austria does The vorarlberg museum in Bregenz deals Wherever you look, Vorarlberg’s land- 1,000 family-run hotels and guest- one find so much well-designed contem- with Vorarlberg’s past and present. scapes are cultural landscapes in the truest houses, some 4,000 private accom- porary architecture within such a small The modern Werkraum Haus in Andels buch sense of the word. modations (apartments and rooms) area. In recent years, many hotels have showcases Bregenzerwald craftsmanship Altogether some 65,000 guest beds undergone a thorough facelift and now and artisanry. vt1404 Time to unwind Summer 2014 in Vorarlberg Useful tips, hints and suggestions for your holidays How to reach Vorarlberg Six welcoming regions Vorarlberg is within easy reach on all routes and all means of transport. The system of public transport is extremely Vorarlberg stretches some 100 km from north to south and stuns visitors for its scenic variety. From the shores of Lake Constance with its near Mediterranean well developed. Train and bus services are closely dovetailed in the Vorarlberg Transport Network. feel it is just an hour’s drive by car across gently undulating hills to the high alps. Shaped by different landscapes and forms of living, every one of the six holiday destinations has a distinct character of its own. ... by car ... by rail From the north via Singen–Friedrichshafen–Lindau or Singen– Austria: Good connections from eastern and southern Austria, Arlberg Bregenzerwald Konstanz/Kreuzlingen–St. Gallen, via Ulm–Memmingen–Lindau. also motorail and night trains (www.oebb.at). More time – more space The elegance of simplicity Via Augsburg or Munich–Memmingen–Lindau or via Nürnberg– Germany: via Lindau–Bregenz. The target station for the Klein - It reputation is legendary, its name stands A region for connoisseurs who love the Ulm–Lindau. walsertal is Oberstdorf/Allgäu (G). (www.deutschebahn.com and for passion – the Arlberg. In Lech Zürs am good things in life. Famed for delicious From the west via Zürich–St. Gallen or Zurich–Walensee– www.dbautozug.de). Arlberg holiday–makers find “More space mountain cheese and the KäseStrasse Sargans. Switzerland: via Zürich–St. Gallen–Bregenz or Zürich– Sargans– for their thoughts and more time for the (Cheese Route). An amazing mix of tradi- From the south via Como (I/CH)–San Bernardino–Chur, Brenner Feldkirch (www.sbb.ch). senses“. As a summer treat, the Lech Card is t ional and contemporary architecture. motorway (I/A)–Innsbruck or Reschen pass (I/A)–Landeck. available free of charge for visitors staying Themed trails which tell fascinating stories. From the east via Innsbruck–Arlberg road tunnel or Arlberg pass ... by air one night or longer. An interesting cultural landscape which is road or via Reutte–Lechtal–Bregenzerwald (Note: the L 198 The nearest airports (distance in km to Bregenz): Idyllic, leisurely, pampering: Stuben am Lech Zürs Tourismus ideally suited for any kind of outdoor Bregenzerwald Tourismus Lechtal road from Warth nach Lech is usually closed in winter). • Lake Constance-Airport Friedrichshafen (G, 35 km), Arlberg is lined by the Lechtal alps and T +43.(0)5583.2161-0, F 3155 activity. The Werkraum Haus in Andelsbuch +43.(0)5512.2365, F 3010 The Kleinwalsertal can be reached on the A7 via Memmingen- serving destinations from/to Germany. the Verwall group; the laidback village of [email protected] showcases craftsmanship and artisanry. [email protected] Kempten-Immenstadt or Füssen-Immenstadt or Lindau- • St. Gallen-Altenrhein (CH, 20 km), Klösterle enjoys a romantic setting against www.lechzuers.com Worth listening to: the Schubertiade www.bregenzerwald.at/en Immenstadt (B308), then continue via Sonthofen and direct service from/to Vienna. the foothills of the Arlberg mountain. Festival concerts in Schwarzenberg. Oberstdorf. • Allgäu-Airport Memmingen (G, 77 km), services within Europe. Toll fees • Zurich (CH, 119 km), intercontinental services. Bodensee-Vorarlberg Kleinwalsertal Motorways and expressways in Austria are subject to toll. • Innsbruck (A, 184 km), services to/from Vienna and Europe. Exciting. Inspiring. Unspoilt mountains galore • 10-day sticker for passenger vehicles EUR 8.50 Small–town vibrancy, set in enchanting 36 summits line the valley which is access- • 2-month sticker for passenger vehicles EUR 24.80 www.vorarlberg.travel/service nature, strategically located for trips and ible by car only via Germany. Hikers and • One-year sticker for passenger vehicles EUR 82.70 outings around the international Lake bikers are drawn by an unspoilt, largely www.asfinag.at Constance. Venue of the Bregenz Festival pristine mountain scenery. Walser Omgang and many other cultural events. Famed is a tailor-made exercise and vitality for modern architecture and stunning programme for those who want to re- museums. energize. Stuttgart ➛ Nürnberg Nürnberg ➛ Distance in km for the fastest route to A destination of choice for meetings and Bodensee-Vorarlberg Tourismus Lebensfeuer® (lifefire) measurements Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen Ulm Vorarlberg (Bregenz): conventions, with Bregenz, Dornbirn, T +43.(0)5574.43443-0, F 43443-4 diagnose your state of health, and custom - T +43.(0)5517.5114-0, F 5114-419 GERMANY Hohenems and Feldkirch as main towns. [email protected] ized recommendations help boost quality [email protected] Munich D Singen Memmingen Berlin 733 km www.bodensee-vorarlberg.com/en of living, health and performance potential. www.kleinwalsertal.com/en Lake Constance Rhine Frankfurt 424 km Konstanz Lake Con GERMANY Geneva 396 km Schaffhausen Friedrichshafen stance Lindau Hamburg 807 km CH Bregenzerwald St.Gallen Bregenz Leipzig 578 km Altenrhein Brandnertal – Alpine City of Dornbirn Milan 308 km Montafon Klein- Zurich Bludenz – Klostertal – Genuine mountains. Genuine adventure. walsertal VORARLBERG Munich 190 km Bodensee- AUSTRIA SWITZERLAND Grosses Walsertal In the 39km long high-alpine valley and its Vorarlberg Disclosure Feldkirch Salzburg 333 km Publisher: Vorarlberg Tourismus GmbH, Dornbirn. Innsbruck Three awe-inspiring alpine valleys – 11 villages, the world’s best fitness devices More information? FL Stuttgart 217 km Brandnertal – Arlberg Road map: Freytag-Berndt and Artaria, 1230 Vienna – Vorarlberg M 1:200.000. Brandnertal, Klostertal, Grosses Walsertal – are right at your doorstep: real mountains, Bludenz Alpenstadt Bludenz – Photos front page: Popp & Hackner, Lech Zürs Tourismus, Christoph Lingg/ Vienna 623 km Klostertal – Großes Rhine and the alpine city of Bludenz make for including Vorarlberg’s highest peak, mount Chur FL Walsertal We will readily send you information on special themes or brochures and accommodation Bregenzerwald Tourismus, SFH, Kleinwalsertal Tourismus, Alpenregion Zurich 122 km the charm of this region. 800 km of hiking Piz Buin (3,312m). The Montafon has rich Bludenz, Daniel Zangerl/Montafon Tourismus. SWITZERLAND A directories of the different holiday regions free of charge. Don’t hesitate to order. ITALY trails, 300 km of mountain bike routes, pickings for sports aficionados. Photos rear page:
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