Museums & exhibitions in the Bregenzerwald

Impressive insights into art in Vorarlberg

The people of the Bregenzerwald have identified with regional and international art and culture for centuries. The region is characterised by modern architecture and fine art. Impressive artists and pioneers with roots in Vorarlberg take centre stage in the museums and exhibitions in the Bregenzerwald.

A station in the Lingenau Nature Museum explains the habitat of the deer in the Bregenzerwald © Sarina Berchtold Lingenau Tourismus — Experience nature in the Bregenzerwald with all your senses during a visit to the Lingenau Nature Museum © Sarina Berchtold Lingenau Tourismus

Nature.Museum Lingenau

The Lingenau Nature.Museum was created in co-operation with the Lingenau Nature Park School and the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park. The habitat of many animals in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park is presented in 12 stations. Discover the importance of meadows, forests, water and wood for the inhabitants of the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park in a playful way.

Angelika Kauffmann Museum Schwarzenberg

Angelika Kaufmann was an important painter and one of the first internationally recognised female artists. Due to her roots in Vorarlberg, she always had a lively connection to Schwarzenberg. The museum built for her puts her life and works centre stage and gives the town an art-historical significance that transcends borders.

A modern museum room in the Angelika Kaufmann Museum in Schwarzenberg with works of art on a white wall © Marion Hirschbuehl - Angelika Kauffmann Museum — Take in the life of the important Vorarlberg artist Angelika Kaufmann during a visit to the Angelika Kaufmann Museum on holiday in the Bregenzerwald © Marion Hirschbuehl - Angelika Kauffmann Museum

A child in traditional Vorarlberg costume stands in front of the Women's Museum in Hittisau with its large modern glass windows © Johannes Fink Bregenzerwald Tourismus — Austria's first women's museum in Hittisau showcases the history and culture of the Bregenzerwald - book your holiday at Hotel Löwen in Lingenau now © Johannes Fink Bregenzerwald Tourismus

Hittisau Women's Museum

The museum is the only women's museum in Austria to focus on the stories and artworks of women. In addition, the lives and art of women are discussed and documented in events and special exhibitions.

Franz Michael Felder Museum Schoppernau

With his social reform, Franz Michael Felder was strongly committed to helping people from difficult social and economic circumstances. In his time, he was the first social reformer in Vorarlberg to try to help people out of the prevailing grievances. The museum documents his life as a farmer, social reformer and man of letters.

Workroom house Andelsbuch

The Werkraum Haus Andelsbuch takes up the craftsmanship of the Bregenzerwald. In many different exhibitions, workpieces and products from the workshops of the member businesses are on display as well as exhibitions on changing themes of craftsmanship and building culture. The exhibitions can be visited on Wednesdays at 11.00 am and Fridays at 5.00 pm.

Exterior view of the Werkraum Haus Andelsbuch in the Bregenzerwald Discover the craftsmanship of the Bregenzerwald in the Werkraum Haus Andelsbuch on holiday in Vorarlberg with a stay at the Hotel Löwen in Lingenau © Rupert Muehlbacher Bregenzerwald Tourismus — Discover the craftsmanship of the Bregenzerwald on holiday in Vorarlberg in the Werkraum Haus Andelsbuch with a stay at Hotel Löwen in Lingenau © Rupert Muehlbacher Bregenzerwald Tourismus

The exhibition at the Skimuesum in Damüls © Huber Images Damüls Faschina Tourismus — Experience the impressive ski collection in the ski museum in Damüls during a holiday in the Bregenzerwald © Huber Images Damüls Faschina Tourismus

FIS-Skimuseum Damüls

The permanent exhibition in the Damüls vicarage summarises the beginning of skiing, the appropriate equipment and the manufacture of skis. The long tradition and history of skiing is presented with a historical collection of skis, photographs and exhibits. In addition to international skis, the focus is particularly on the regional development of skiing in Damüls.

Barockbaumeister Museum Au

The Baroque master builders created impressive buildings throughout Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. In the modern museum in Au, the masterpieces and craftsmanship of the Baroque master builders take centre stage. Experience exciting insights into the art and architecture of the building culture of the time in the Bregenzerwald.

Exterior view of the Baroque Master Builder Museum in Au © Adolf Bereuter Bregenzerwald Tourismus — In the exhibition about the Bregenzerwald Baroque master builders, you will learn interesting facts about the impressive craftsmanship © Adolf Bereuter Bregenzerwald Tourism

A cosy wooden seating area in rustic style represents rural life in the local history museum in the Bregenzerwald © Nadine Lerho Bregenzerwald Tourismus — Immerse yourself in the culture and history of the Bregenzerwald at the local history museum in Bezau and experience an unforgettable holiday in Vorarlberg © Nadine Lerho Bregenzerwald Tourismus

Bezau Museum

The charming local history museum reflects the traditional culture and history of the Bregenzerwald. Regional craftsmanship, traditional costumes and everyday objects from past centuries are exhibited here in an authentic way. Learn lots of interesting facts about the customs and life of the people of Vorarlberg.

Your cultural holiday in the Bregenzerwald

After an inspiring day in the region's museums, return to the Hotel Löwen in Lingenau. Treat yourself to culinary delights in our Gaststube Brennar and relax in our cosy rooms.

Immerse yourself in the impressive art and culture of the Bregenzerwald. We will be happy to help you organise your art experience.
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