Dornbirn

You can be sure to receive a warm welcome from the locals, who refer colloquially to their home city as ‘Doarabiara’.
And the city itself is equally as unmistakeable as the local dialect. Dornbirn, the largest city in the region of Vorarlberg, is charming, colourful, diverse and effortlessly combines tradition and progress. It is a small, yet vibrant, city with a great character. In 2014, Dornbirn was awarded the distinction of being the most habitable and most intelligent city in Austria. That is smart and ‘distinctive’ in the truest sense of the word.

Dornbirn is different.
The lives of the people here are still deeply rooted in their environment. Here everybody talks to everyone irrespective of their social status. This friendly way of communicating is probably part of the long rural tradition, and of course there are quite a number of real characters, earthy and very interesting personalities to be found in Dornbirn.

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Municipal swimming pool

Dornbirn is anything but a desert, yet right in the centre is the place in question with a relatively large amount of water and exceptional features: the municipal swimming pool. Behind the huge glass façade of the imposing cube-shaped building, it is not just shimmering blue pools which entice you …

The adapted and extended municipal pool was reopened in 2005 and has been hugely popular ever since. Its outward appearance alone encourages you to come in and enjoy the water in the centre of the city, indoor and in the park at the same time.

The municipal swimming pool is one of the most modern and attractive pools in the region. Swimming, sauna, massage and a visit to the public restaurant – the climate is always heavenly. Bathers of all ages have fun splashing about in the sports and multipurpose pool equipped with diving platform. The non-swimmer and parentchild area with own baby pool and the popular fountain are ideal for families. The biggest crowd puller is the so-called ‘Black Box’: inside is the spectacular 46-metre tube slide with water, light and sound effects.

ARTISTIC RECREATIONAL ISLAND
Where there is an oasis, there may also be a fata morgana: the media artist, Ruth Schnell, created the magic pulsating lightbar ‘LOUD and QUIET’ on the inner façade as an ‘Art on Building’ project. Its rhythm reflects the acoustic level in the swimming pool, forming imaginary word creations. Weekends and holidays can considerably accelerate this pulse – the oasis in Dornbirn’s centre becomes a holiday island: it is not just the clear water which is tempting, but also the banks, with their additional attractions of massage, sauna, steam bath and lying in the sun.

Rolls-Royce Museum

With more than 1,000 exhibits spread over 3,500 m² of exhibitionspace within an historic industrial zone dating back tothe Imperial and Royal dual monarchy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, this museum, the largest Rolls-Royce Museum in theworld, combines Austrian charm with British flair – making avisit to this museum an unforgettable experience. Amongst thenumerous exhibits are a reconstruction of the first productionplant in Manchester, the museum’s own in-house restorationworkshop, the ‘Hall of Fame’ containing vehicles used by aristocracyand nobility and a stylish tearoom with accessories andparaphernalia from the legendary 1930s era. With a guided tourof the museum’s highlights or just a relaxing tea time, a visit tothis museum will be a memorable experience for all visitors.

Experience Dornbirn

The city’s charming pedestrian zone with its generously proportioned Marktplatz is an ideal starting point for shopping, strolling and whiling away an hour or two in the comfortable surroundings of one of the numerous street cafés and open-air restaurants. The perfect blend of shops and businesses, service providers, cafés, bars and restaurants makes Dornbirn so fascinating and special. TIP: Weekly market Those wanting to shop in Dornbirn would be well-advised to do so on market day. Every Wednesday and Saturday between 8 a.m. and 12.30 p.m., people gather at the market to meet, enjoy and buy delicious regional specialities.

Messepark Shopping Mall

The largest shopping mall in the Lake Constance region awaits its visitors, with 65 shops and restaurants, 1,300 free car parking spaces, a post office, bank, pharmacy, the best service to be found anywhere and a super crèche for children aged between 3 and 7 years.
Directly on the Autobahn exit Dornbirn-Süd.

Rappenloch Gorge & Alploch Gorge

Both these ravines are two of the largest in Central Europe and have been slowly carved out of the rugged limestone by the flowing waters of the Dornbirner Ach over hundreds of thousands of years. Today a series of adventurous walkways lead through these wonders of nature, passing extraordinary rock formations. These safe and well-signed walking trails are an ideal excursion destination for families and hikers alike. In recent years a large rockfall in the Rappenloch Gorge has lent this a particular focus in the public eye. After being closed for an extended period, it is now open once again and the newly constructed walkways are waiting to be explored. These allow brand new perspectives of this natural wonder, making a visit an absolute must.

Karren Cable Car

For those wanting to rise above it all, the Karren mountain is just the thing. In less than 5 minutes the cable car transports its passengers to a height of 976 metres. From the summit station there are breath-taking views across the Rhine Valley, the Swiss Alps and Lake Constance. The Panorama Restaurant delivers what it promises, allowing simultaneous indulgence in panoramic views and excellent food. In addition, the Karren is the starting point for numerous walking and hiking trails. From relaxing walks to challenging hikes, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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‘Romantic opening hours’: daily until 11 p.m., at weekends until midnight.

inatura - please touch!

The natural history museum inatura has numerous exciting video presentations, living small animals, interactive stations and stuffed animals to touch and admire. The museum’s latest exhibition ‘Das Wunder Mensch’ [The Human Wonder] takes us on a journey through the human body. Located within an extraordinary example of the region’s historical industrial architecture, a tour of the museum’s permanent exhibitions will reveal a series of technical learning stations – the ‘Science Zones’. Special exhibitions, museum shop, restaurant, children’s playground and the city’s ‘Stadtpark’ make a visit to inatura a must for families and groups. Opening times: daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Ebnit

Ebniterleben „muschpr&gäch“ 6 Located in a delightful mountain paradise just 20 minutes from the centre of the city, a visit to this outdoor adventure area is a must. The outdoor specialists at ebniterleben ‘muschpr&gäch’ have put together a varied programme of adrenaline-boosting activities, including a high-wire course, the ‘Flying Fox’ zip-line course, a 3D bow and arrow range, adventure tours in Bruderbach, canyoning, Icelandic horse riding, nature explore-andlearn courses and woodland rambles. Ebnit has firmly established itself as a location for exciting days out, incentives and teambuilding exercises for school classes, families, groups and associations and apprentice departments at numerous companies, as well as for top managers and international guests!

Located in a delightful mountain paradise just 20 minutes from the centre of the city, a visit to this outdoor adventure area is a must. The outdoor specialists at ebniterleben have put together a varied programme of adrenaline-boosting activities, including a high-wire course, the ‘Flying Fox’ zip-line course, a 3D bow and arrow range, adventure tours in Bruderbach, canyoning, Icelandic horse riding, nature explore-andlearn courses and woodland rambles. Ebnit has firmly established itself as a location for exciting days out, incentives and teambuilding exercises for school classes, families, groups and associations and apprentice departments at numerous companies, as well as for top managers and international guests!