C Panorama restaurant Baumgarten, view of the Rheintal valley, Vorarlberg cable cars, autumn (c) Seilbahn Bezau cable car
Bright ideas for autumn
Enjoy moments – Experience nature & culture
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tips for autumn experiences
Looking for the latest tips and events in Vorarlberg? Find ideas for your late summer holiday in Vorarlberg here.
autumnal ideas
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01 Autumn hikes
Summer is coming to an end in Vorarlberg. Enjoy the warming rays of sunlight, the colourful landscape, breathtaking views and the fresh clear air with our special hiking tips – before the snow blankets the landscape in white…
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02 Golden autumn days on two wheels
Whether on an e-bike, mountain bike, gravel bike or city bike: cycling is a real treat right now – be it on the Cultural Cycle Tour, along the new section of EuroVelo 15 through Vorarlberg, or on a leisurely ride with culinary stops.
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03 Tips and experiences with the summer mountain railways
Many mountain lifts are in operation well into the fall and offer wonderful views and mountain experiences
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04 Rural and urban festivals
Enjoy colourful festivals in late summer and autumn. Nature plays a big part, from Lake Constance to the mountain panorama. Programs for young and old, from high culture to cabaret, from villages to cities! Many are open air!
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05 Sail on the autumnal Lake Constance
Experience wonderful moments on Lake Constance – that is Vorarlberg Lines’ motto for 2026! Even after the scheduled cruises stop, the shipping company offers atmospheric excursions, round trips and event cruises. Vorarlberg Lines passengers can use public transport free of charge to access all excursions and special cruises. The port building in Bregenz houses both a ticket office and a coffee shop, making it an attractive place to spend time!
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06 Visiting museums
Vorarlberg’s museums offer a wide variety of exhibitions, as well as fascinating events and activities for families. Discover fascinating new sides to Vorarlberg as the weather outside gets colder!
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07 Exhibition Handwerk+Form: An homage to handicrafts
The open Werkraumhaus with the glass facade – built by architect Peter Zumthor and local craftspeople – will again host a new exhibition under the heading ‘Hospitality – Welcoming Spaces’. Handwerk+Form is one of the leading platforms for contemporary craftsmanship in the Bregenzerwald. The competition, festival and exchange programme are all intertwined here – bringing regional craft into an international context. 3–11 October 2026
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08 Gustav
Gustav, the International Salon for Consumer Culture is already a household name for connoisseurs and design enthusiasts: On that weekend in the new Dornbirn Exhibition Centre, everything revolves around culinary, aesthetic and unique highlights, produced locally in the region with love and a sustainable touch….
- Gustav – Time and space for good taste (german language)
16 – 18 October 2026
- Gustav – Time and space for good taste (german language)
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09 Harvest festivals and colourful autumn markets
Cuisine in the region focuses on the fresh, regional and sophisticated. Many of the specialities come from the farms or small craft producers. In autumn in particular, the kitchens offer the best natural products – specialities like mushrooms, pumpkins and much more are available at the colourful markets and harvest festivals throughout the region! Every Saturday there is a ‘Dornbirn Autumn’ market on the market square with changing themes – from pumpkin to fruit wine – and a colourful program of events.
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10 Alps Culinary Festival 2026
An autumn culinary journey: From 1 September to 31 October 2026, the Alps Culinary Festival will showcase Vorarlberg’s culinary diversity with over 80 events, renowned guest chefs and interactive experiences – an outstanding culinary highlight.
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11 Wellness: Recharge your batteries before the cold season sets in?
Treat yourself and recharge your batteries – autumn is the perfect time for it. Our wellness and health centres offer special deals for short breaks, many of which are also available to day visitors. You’ll also find the best yoga venues, day spas and an overview of wellness hotels across the six regions.
