Bregenz, Austria – A Walk By Lake Constance

Bregenz is a city by lake Constance in Germany bordering Austria. The city lies on the east and southeast shores of Lake Constance, the second-largest freshwater lake in the Alps, between Switzerland and Germany. It is famous for the annual summer music festival Bregenzer Festspiele, as well as the dance festival Bregenzer Spring.

Bregenz is at a junction of roads from the Rhine valley to the German Alpine foothills, with cruise ship services on Lake Constance.

In addition to Lake Constance activities and music festivals, Bregenz also offers some historic attractions. Notable among these are as follows.

Martinsturm (Martin’s Tower) that was originally built by the Romans and has a chapel with frescoes dating from 1362, Gothic parish church of St Gall (foundation dates back to 1380), Former Kornhausmarkt (now a theater) and the Bregenz Town Hall that dates back to 1660s.

Walking route on the Promenade leading to lake Constance that splits Austria and Germany
Ferry services and pleasure cruise events are offered most of the year from Bregenz on lake Constance
Boat services connect Bregenz to other popular tourist destinations on Lake Constance like Lindau, Constance and Friedrichshafen

Watch the clip below to enjoy a walking tour along the Promenade by lake Constance in Bregenz.

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