Things to Do and See in Bregenz, Austria
The Best Western Premier Weisses Kreuz is a stylish hotel conveniently situated in the center of Bregenz You will find yourself enjoying deluxe accommodations a few minutes' walk from breathtaking Lake Constance where the famous Bregenzer Festspiele is held each year.
Lake Constance (Bodensee)
This spectacular freshwater lake borders Austria, Switzerland and Germany. The Rhine River flows through it. During a boat trip on the lake you get breathtaking views from one of the most charming areas in central Europe. Please delete the following sentence - it says exactly the same as the first one: "Bregenz sits on the eastern shore of Lake Constance, which is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Europe." Add instead: This lake offers you many possibilities for swimming, sailing, surfing and fishing.
Martin's Tower and the Old Town of Bregenz (Martinsturm)
This popular attraction is a landmark of Bregenz. The massive Martin's Tower offers a panoramic view of the area and houses both the local museum and St. Martin's Chapel. There is a lovely fresco dating back to 1362 featured in the chapel. The whole old town, where it is situated, is nowadays privately owned and in a very good condition. Walk through the small allies, discover frescos, stories from former times and feel the calmness and the contentment emanating from the old walls.
Summer music festival (Bregenzer Festspiele)
The Bregenzer Festspiele is world-renowned summer music festival in Bregenz centered around a stage on Lake Constance. Every second year a new opera is performed as the focus of the festival. The modern and from architectional side very interesting building is further well known for congresses and also for contemporary art performances. It plays an important role in the city and even in the James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace"!
Museum of Modern Art (Kunsthaus Bregenz - KUB)
Since the opening of KUB (Kunsthaus Bregenz) all over the world Bregenz is known as a special place for modern arts installations and exihibitions. Maurizio Catelan, Carsten Höller, Richard Serra, Jean Fabre and others will be there in 2008. Roy Liechtenstein, Jeff Koons, George & George, However, not only the famous artists showing their work in KUB attract people looking for serious modern art, also the building it self planed and constructed by the famous architect Peter Zumthor is an eye-catcher. And further more you will find lots of famous examples for modern architecture in Bregenz and its surroundings.
Best Western Premier Weisses Kreuz in Bregenz
This fashionable Best Western Premier Weisses Kreuz is ideally located for visiting the attractions of Bregenz. Whether you come to attend a local festival or spend your days on Lake Constance, our friendly, knowledgeable staff is waiting to make your stay memorable.
| Best Western Premier Weisses Kreuz |
| Roemerstrasse 5, Bregenz, Austria - A-6900 |
| Phone: +43 (0) 5574 498 8 Fax: +43 (0) 5574 498 867 |