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Bregenz

Lake Constance city break from Switzerland by train

Illustration of Bregenz

Bregenz, the capital of Austria's Vorarlberg region, sits on the shores of Lake Constance and is easily reached by train from Switzerland. Railtour suisse packages a two-day, one-night stay centered on this lake town, combining a rail journey with a night in a 3-star hotel. The city mixes a lakeside promenade with cultural landmarks such as the Kunsthaus Bregenz (KUB), an art museum in a striking glass building, and the Martinsturm tower in the historic old town. The Bregenz Festival, famous for its outdoor performances on a floating lake stage, is a highlight you can add. From the hotel, you can walk to Lake Constance, hike or cable-car up the Pfänder mountain for Alpine views, or book an optional Bregenzerwald Cheese Route excursion combining a tasting tour and gentle hiking. This is a self-guided break suited to couples, culture travellers, and first-time rail passengers seeking a quiet lake destination.

What to know before you look closer

  • This package contains no day-by-day itinerary; confirm the exact schedule and which trains are used with railtour suisse before booking.
  • The from-price (CHF 158) is quite brief; most of the two days are unstructured, left to your own exploration.

Included

  • 2nd class train journey
  • 1 night in 3* hotel

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, railtour suisse includes a 2nd class train journey to and from Bregenz, accessible from Swiss gateways including Zurich and St. Gallen.
What hotel is included?
One night in a 3-star hotel in Bregenz.
Can I add the Bregenz Festival?
Yes. Festival tickets are available as an optional extra bookable directly with railtour suisse.
What is the Bregenzerwald Cheese Route option?
An optional guided day trip featuring a cheese tasting tour, hike, or alpine dairy visit, reachable by train and bus from Bregenz.
How much walking is involved?
The package is light on structured activity; walking is entirely your choice, whether a lakeside stroll, climbing Pfänder, or exploring the old town.

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