Ausflugsziele in Vorarlberg

It all began with the appearance of the Virgin Mary to a shepherd who was cured whilst bathing his injured foot in a spring. Soon thereafter a bath house was built, and the spot was christened the “red spring”.

The Spullersee is an originally natural high mountain lake in Vorarlberg. It was dammed up between 1919 and 1925 by the Austrian Federal Railways on the occasion of the electrification of the Arlberg Railway and has since been used for energy generation.

The new Nature Discovery Trail introduces families to a host of new discoveries, experiences and natural wonders. Enjoy spending time together in some of the loveliest scenery the region has to offer: the beautiful natural countryside of the Brandnertal.

Albert Einstein once said: “If bees ever disappear from the earth, mankind will only have four years to live.

With a total area of 1,400 m², the "Alvierbad" natural bathing lake in Brand is fed with pure drinking water. A regeneration area featuring many thousands of different water plants cleanses and filters the water organically to ensure a pristine environment.

Visit the barefoot trail on the inner Parpfienz Alpe in Brand. The starting point is accessible in just a few minutes with the Dorfbahn cable car. From the top station simply walk (still wearing your shoes) towards the Innere Parpfienz Alpe.

NEW: Since summer 2019 Brand has offered a "BRAND NEW" climbing park. The "Kellaegg" climbing park is approx. 80m long and extends some 60 metres in altitude. Standard of difficulty: C

Discover St. Gerold priory on one of our several guided tours. Learn a lot of fascinating details about its thousand years of history; see several very special works of art, and experience the powerful spirituality this place exudes.

Experience Our Native Animals Up Close!

An ancient Walser house over 300 years old gives an insight into the life and work of mountain farmers in days gone by.