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 ma...
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