Ausflugsziele in Vorarlberg

In the hinterland of Lake Constance lies one of the most beautiful castles in Upper Swabia. Rural idylls with orchards and hop gardens characterise its surroundings.

The FLATZ Museum in the former premises of the Alte Naturschau goes back to a donation of works by the artist FLATZ, born in Dornbirn in 1952, to the city of Dornbirn. It was opened in 2009 by the former documenta director Jan Hoet.

For all adventure seekers looking for a fun experience in nature, a canyoning tour in Dornbirn is just the thing. Certified canyoning guides lead you into the depths of the gorges with the right equipment - wetsuits, canyoning shoes, helmet, harness and ropes.

The Historical and Ethnological Museum has been located in the St.Gallen City Park for almost 100 years. It is an important bearer of the historical memory of the city, and to some extent also of the canton.

And if spending time being active on the water is your thing and you want more than stand-up paddling, then it’s possible to qualify as a skipper at the sailing and motorboat school in Fußach and get the special boating licence for Lake Constance.

Take a stroll through 300 years of hat fashion and discover familiar, interesting and curious facts about headwear. The hands-on stations invite you to try things out and marvel.

Neuschwanstein was opened to the public in 1886, only seven weeks after the death of König Ludwig II. The unsociable king had built the castle to enable him to withdraw from the public eye – perversely, his hideaway has now become a major tourist attraction

The imposing neo-baroque church building from 1914 with double towers and a mighty dome dominates the townscape and is also called the "Cathedral of the Western Allgäu" because of its size.

The reputation of Rolls Royce is legendary: it epitomises quality, aesthetics and stylish luxury.