Ausflugsziele in Vorarlberg

The Walter zoo is guaranteed to delight visitors of all ages. Over 900 animals and 130 different species make a trip here a very special experience for the whole family!

Open 365 days a year

The Rappenloch and Alploch gorges are among the largest gorges in Central Europe.

The Bregenzer Ach’s water travels almost 70 kilometres before it flows into Lake Constance. The closer it gets to the lake, the more quiet spots for sunbathing and wild bathing are to be found among the wooded valleys.

We would like to invite you to take a tour and discover the wonderful variety of possible activities guaranteed to enhance your wellbeing. Active, athletic, playful.

Ice-skating on the shores of the lake in Hard – there’s hardly a more beautiful setting to do a few laps around the shiny rink. The panoramic view across the open space is definitely a sight worth seeing. The roof means that skating can continue even when the weather is poor.

Curlews, black-tailed godwits, even corn crakes have found a home in the marsh that is the Lauteracher Ried. As have larks, stonechats and whinchats that have long since died out elsewhere.

The Rhine Delta nature reserve extends over an area of 2,000 hectares. It is characterised by alluvial forests, wet and bedding meadows, reed beds and extensive sandy beaches and is a breeding and resting ground for birds.

The Kunsteislaufplatz Gastra (outdoor ice rink) in Rankweil promises outdoor skating fun for young and old. The view of the Rankweil Basilica while skating is a special highlight. Ice skates are available to hire at the rink.

The zoo of the firm of Doppelmayr in Wolfurt has been home to more than 400 animals from more than 70 species since 1963. The family-friendly facility is open all year round and visitors may enjoy an approximately hour-long walk there for free.

Let's go ice skating! From October to March, fun ice skating is possible on the artificial ice rink in Herrenried Hohenems under the open sky. The ice rink is also used by ice hockey teams and figure skaters to train or host competitions.