The Promenade on Lake Constance
Summer may be the best time to visit Bregenz for the Bregenz Festival but fall by the lake has its irresistible charms like the golden leaves of the season and the quieter, more laid back atmosphere that calms the soul.
After the rain
Heavy clouds drifted across the sky in early October and I had to wait patiently for the rain to go away. When it did, I took a leisurely walk around the city center to the lakeside promenade which was suffused with autumnal light from the late afternoon sun.
Sense of humor?
Weinstube Kinz
This wine bar is in the center of the city at Kirschstrasse 9. According to Bregenz Tourism, it has been featured in postcards since 1808.
Fountain on Leutbühel and the Seekapelle green dome in the background
Seekappelle (Lake Chapel)
The Lake Chapel was rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1698/99. It is dedicated to St. George and the Mother of God. It’s located next door to the Rathaus.
Rathaus (City Hall)
Bregenz boasts many beautiful buildings such as this one in the city center.
Check out the cartoon characters sitting on the window sill.
Milchpilz
Choose from different flavored milk at this mushroom kiosk, the only remaining milk stand of its kind from the 1950s in Austria.
Homage to Brigantium, Herbert Albrecht
A different perspective of Homage to Brigantium
Bregenz Harbor
Catch a ferry from here to other towns on Lake Constance like the historic city of Lindau.
Best time to take a promenade is before sundown for a rewarding view of sunset trailing over the sea.
Several trains a day depart from Munich Hauptbahnhof to Bregenz. It is a two-hour ride. I got my ticket from Deutsch Bahn and it cost €120.55 one way for a first class seat.
Where to stay
Ibis Hotel
St. Anna Straße 11
Near the train station and a short walk to city center.
Quick and easy day trips from Bregenz
Lindau am Insel by train or ferry. About 30 minutes by train.
Lindau Harbor
Liechtenstein by train and bus. Approximately 2 hours.
Liechtenstein Castle
Images by TravelswithCharie