"...in terms of culinary offer and living tradition, Bregenzerwald rates among Austria´s most interesting regions." (Falstaff, 2002)
Cheese theme restaurants and traditional inns
49 Bregenzerwald inns are member businesses of CheeseRoad and thus certified "cheese places". The offer their guests cheese-related dishes all year round.
Another detail: many of the cheese inns are situated in traditional Bregenzerwald houses: With their wood-shingled, sun-darkened facades and cozy lounges with low ceilings, they provide the perfect ambiance for cozy get-togethers.
Among the most traditional cheese place rate:
- "Gasthaus Am Holand" with stunning views of the town of Au
- "Hotel Hirschen" in Schwarzenberg in an elegant Bregenzerwald house right at the town quare
- "Hotel Krone" in Au, a splendid mixture of old and new architecture
Culture: History, festivals and more
The Bregenzerwald locals love to tell tales. In a similar manner, also churches, bridges and museums give testimony of exiting events and extraordinary personalities. Those of you who want to learn more about the local history find plenty of information in the new and free Bregenzerwald Culture Brochure.
Living tradition-the Riefensberg clothing workshop
The Bregenzerwald traditional women´s wear is one of the few folklore dresses still in use in today´s German speaking world. The Juppe, the elegant black dress with up to 500 pleats, is especially impressive. At the Riefenberg workshop you can learn everything about the elaborate production of this fine piece of traditional clothing.
