Ausflugsziele in Vorarlberg

Stand-up paddles are available to hire from Surfkultur at Seecamping in Bregenz where it's also possible to do some windsurfing and kayaking. Visitors may either take part in courses and trips or simply hire the equipment they need.

The Bruggerloch is a bathing lake that’s three hectares in size, seven metres deep and conveniently located directly next to the cycle path. But parking spaces are scarce.

The natural bathing spot in the Schwarzbad Lochau is just the place to take some quality time out from everyday life and clear the mind by taking a plunge in Lake Constance. This section of the shore is open to bathers.

It’s not absolutely necessary to travel to the sea to do some sailing. Lake Constance is so close and has the right port of call for all fans of the water.

Boat Hire in Hard is great for unlimited bathing fun. Pedal boats as well as motor and electric boats are available for hire. It’s one way of enjoying the lake a little differently.

The Jannersee lake is surrounded by green fields and trees in the marsh that is the Lauteracher Ried. That's why people call it ‘Riedsee’ and it’s also the perfect place for an escape from the city into the countryside.

There are many favourite places along the shores of Lake Constance and one of them is the bathing area at the Wocherhafen. The harbour has long since gone, but the name has survived. The area today is a popular bathing spot with a parking lot, kiosk and public places to enjoy a barbecue.

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.

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.

The lakes that are the Paspels Seen, a favourite bathing spot for many locals, are to be found in Rankweil. Around 20 hectares of lake were created for recreation here – including swimming and angling.