Culture in the region

Meet an incomparable cultural landscape in Europe. The Bregenzerwald takes pride in warm hospitality, tradition, innovation and tourism. Mellau is in the middle of the area. The opera festival in Bregenz with its unique stage build on the Lake of Constance, the Schubertiade in Schwarzenberg (a festival offering classical music), timeless architecture in Vorarlberg and breathtaking mountainous areas all add up to make our area a special one.

Classical music and Schubertiade

Spend a beautiful evening accompanied by the sounds of chamber music and piano.

Bregenzer Festspiele

The opera festival in Bregenz with its unique stage build on the Lake of Constance is an unforgettable experience: imagine watching a sunset, while the conductor lifts his baton and the music echoes across the Lake of Constance. This year you will get to enjoy the music of „Turandot“ by Giacomo Puccini.

Native museum Bezau

Experience the Bregenzerwald with all its cultural specialties and marvel at the traditional dress and living culture of the past.

Native museum Egg

Landscape, cultural traditions, the traditional dress and living culture of the past are the central focus of this museum.

Women’s museum Hittisau

The women’s museum in Hittisau is the first and only museum of its kind in Austria. They show 2 to 3 exhibits every year, reaching from topics such as social and cultural history, to art, architecture and history, always with a clear focus on the female role.

Wälderbähnle - Wälder steam engine

Take time and ride on the historic train in rhythm to older times. The steam of diesel driven trains will offer you an unforgettable experience and beautiful views.