Vorarlberg

Vorarlberg, a state in western Austria, is a delightful travel destination for skiers and snowboarders. Located in the Alps, this mountainous region has the highest annual snowfall in the world. Two thirds of Vorarlberg is more than 1000 meters above sea level.

Popular with European royalty and celebrities, Vorarlberg borders Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany, and the locals speak a dialect of German that is closer to the dialects spoken in Switzerland and Liechtenstein than to the German spoken in the rest of Austria.

Vorarlberg has over 40 ski resorts. One of the most famous is Lech-Zürs, in the Arlberg mountain range.

Physical activities other than skiing and snowboarding can be pursued.

Horizon Field, which contains 100 life size cast-iron human statues, offers exciting experiences for winter hiking enthusiasts. Hikers can follow trails in the snow or go on guided tours off the trails.

Hiking is also popular during the summer.

During the summer, the rugged peaks challenge mountain bikers.

Tourists can enjoy cruises on Lake Constance.

Vorarlberg has many museums, including a woman’s museum, a Jewish museum, an interactive nature museum, a mining museum and a doll museum.

A museum dedicated to Franz Schubert is located in the town of Hohenems.

Vorarlberg has a number of different cultural festivals, focusing on a variety of cultural arts, including film, literature, music and dance.