Vorarlberg Museum: A Cultural Treasure on the Bregenz Lakeshore

Right on the shore of Lake Constance in Bregenz rises the Vorarlberg Museum, whose cubic facade, studded with thousands of concrete knobs, catches the eye from a distance. Since reopening in 2013, it has ranked among Austria's most architecturally striking museum buildings.

Architecture as a Landmark

The distinctive facade of translucent concrete makes the building appear different depending on the time of day and lighting, massive and sculptural during the day, glowing and transparent at night. Located directly on Kornmarktplatz, the museum forms an ensemble of significant cultural buildings together with the nearby state theater and Kunsthaus Bregenz.

Art, History, and Everyday Culture

The museum's collection ranges from archaeological finds to historical artworks and objects of Vorarlberg's everyday culture, complemented by rotating special exhibitions on art and contemporary history. This breadth makes the house the central place to understand the history and identity of Vorarlberg.

At the Edge of Lake Constance

Its location right on the lakeshore, just steps from the Bregenz floating stage, makes the Vorarlberg Museum an obvious destination during a walk along the Bregenz lakeside promenade. For visitors to the city, a museum visit combines cultural education with one of the finest views of the lake.