Vorarlberg Austria Map

Vorarlberg, Austria is the westernmost state (Land) of Austria. Being the second smallest in terms of area, it borders three countries:

Isolated from the rest of Austria, the people in Vorarlberg speak a very distinct German dialect which other Austrians have a tough time interpreting. As a matter of fact many towns or even villages in Voralberg have their own separate sub-dialects.

Vorarlberg is very famous for the skiing in the Mountain Lech. Many stars and famous people like Madonna, go there for skiing. Vorarlberg is the most beautiful part of Austria to many.

The five most important cities are:

• Dornbirn,
• Hohenems,
• Feldkirch and
• Bludenz
• Bregenz, capital of Vorarlberg, Austria.

Location – The coordinates of Vorarlberg, Austria are 47° 14′ 37° N 9° 53′ 38° E.

Reaching there – In case of arrival by plane to the international airports, the nearest airports are:

• Zurich, Schweiz
• St.Gallen/Altenrhein
• Friedrichshafen
• Munchen, Deutschland
• Stuttgart
• Innsbruck, Osterreich/Tirol.

Highways in Austria are subject to a toll. Toll stickers are on sale at border crossings, from gasoline stations etc. Vorarlberg has an superior system of public transport. There are ski buses, either free of charge or ski pass included, in all ski resorts.

Sightseeing – Vorarlberg, Austria offers a huge range of possibilities to the interested traveler. Natural parks to man made wonderous architecture all vie for attention here, at Vorarlberg, Austria which boasts the most natural diversity within limited ambit of any tourist destination in Europe : an 80 km direct route from the “mediterranean” shores of Lake Constance (400 m altitude) to the glacier-topped peaks (3,000 m altitude) of the Silvretta range..

Accommodations – High class hotels abound in Vorarlberg, Austria catering to a range of tourists, both on a budget and those in search of luxury. The highest standards are maintained by the tourists quarterses of Vorarlberg, Austria, because they frequently serve international celebrities.

Other features – Along with the prosperous textile, clothing, electronics, machinery, packing materials industries of the Rhine Valley, there is also a comprehensive agricultural base , especially in the Bregenzerwald, which has a noted dairy products plant (“Bregenzerwalder Cheese Route”) and tourism . The tourist industry employs a considerable number of Vorarlbergers. The biggest tourist magnets are the mountains and the numerous ski resorts, the largest (and most popular) of which are:

• Bregenzerwald,
• Arlberg region (counting the elegant ski resorts Lech and Zurs),
• Brandnertal, and
• Montafon.

Magnificent scenery and a spirited cultural prospect are the distinctive characteristic of summer in Vorarlberg, paired with fetes of world class and the invigorating power of the mountains. Energizing contrasts within a handily small area. Staying with cordial hosts in accomodation with elan and panache in pleasing surroundings and villages full of character.