#venividistadt
Dornbirn, a little town in the heart of Vorarlberg
Dornbirn is truly THE place to shop in Vorarlberg. Located both in the town centre and in the Exhibition Hall shopping mall, countless shops of all kinds offer a satisfying day’s retail therapy. The juxtaposition of ancient and modern buildings adds an exciting factor to the town’s atmosphere: numerous prime examples of modern architecture typical of Vorarlberg blend in seamlessly among the gardens and parks epitomising the town centre. Dornbirn benefits tremendously from its superb location on the borders of four countries – Austria, the principality of Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Germany.
Haselstauden – a district of character and charm
Our hotel is situated in the Haselstauden sector of Dornbirn. We thoroughly recommend walking the town trail, which will help you discover the real heart of Haselstauden, including Dornbirn’s oldest church and a number of traditional old Rhine valley houses.
# venividiland
A holiday in Vorarlberg
Luckily there are many ways of getting to know our little province. Even from a distance you can discover a limitless selection of images and impressions, stories relating to certain people and told by others. Holiday enjoyment begins with making plans - and at the present time Vorarlberg’s cultural heritage offers a plethora of opportunities.
Our province - affectionately called the “Ländle” by the locals…
- A tour of our little “Ländle”
- Close to the border with Switzerland, not far from St. Gallen...
- Close to the border with Germany and its lake shore
- Bregenzerwald including the villages, culture, tradition, architecture
#venividiberg
Discover the mountains
Enjoying an easy to medium length walk is the perfect way to familiarise yourself with the area, its inhabitants and its flora and fauna. To really experience the magic the natural world has to offer, you have to explore on foot.
For a relatively small area, Vorarlberg offers an extraordinarily diverse range of landscapes, encompassing marshlands, hills and high mountains.
Practical help is available for the planning of your walks and for local orientation. The comprehensive Vorarlberg digital walking map offers detailed descriptions of countless walking routes - hundreds of them! - all of which can be downloaded and printed out.
#venividisee
Time out on Lake Constance
- take an E-bike from the hotel down through the reed beds and marshlands to the lake; continue along to the delta area or ride up as far as Bregenz.
- take an international lake trip on one of the boats linking three countries (programme available in reception
- follow the shores of Lake Constance to the Lindau peninsula
#venividikultur
Culture in Vorarlberg
Enjoy the artistic and cultural heritage which is evident throughout the area - Vorarlberg is a land full of culture, where bold, innovative projects can always be found. Many are surprised, for example, by the contemporary (wooden) architecture and design-orientated handicrafts.
Vorarlberg can claim responsibility for some of Austria’s greatest brass bands. Many of these are adept at offering an innovative new take on traditional brass band music.
Vorarlberg can also hold its head high in the literary world. Nationally acclaimed authors holding literary awards include Michael Köhlmeier and Arno Geiger, as well as the columnist and authoress Doris Knecht, to name but a few.
Starkes künstlerisches Zeichen im Absage-Sommer
Festive Days from the Bregenz Festival
From 15th to 22nd August 2020 the Bregenz Festival will be presenting Festive Days in the Festival Hall. “We want to re-establish a strong artistic influence during this summer season when the Festival has had to be cancelled,” comments Elisabeth Sobotka.
The Festive Days open on 15th August with a performance of Everything will be Fine by the Musicbanda Franui together with the baritone Florian Boesch. On 22nd August a concert by the Wiener Symphoniker under the baton of head conductor Philippe Jordan will bring the week to a close.
Furthermore, the Vorarlberg Symphony Orchestra under the leadership of Enrique Mazzola will compile a programme of concerts. In addition we will be staging a corona-friendly variation of the planned premiere for summer, 2020 Impresario Dotcom, by Ľubica Čekovská directed by Lisa Stöppler.
Schubertiade 2020
22nd to 30th August 2020
In the rural atmosphere of the Bregenzerwald, a landscape uniquely in harmony with the music of Schubert and his contemporaries, numerous chamber and orchestral concerts, Lieder and piano recitals, lectures and master classes will be staged. In the Angelika-Kauffmann Hall, whose windows offer fantastic views over the meadows and mountains of the Bregenzerwald, we will once again be hosting a selection of outstanding artistes and ensembles: Thomas Hampson, Till Fellner, Christoph Prégardien, Matthias Goerne, Baiba Skride, Sol Gabetta, Sir András Schiff, Elisabeth Kulman, Ian Bostridge, Belcea Quartett, das Cuarteto Casals and many more besides.