Discover Bezau: Nature, Culture and Mountain Views

Bezau offers a variety of ways to explore the Bregenzerwald when planning your trip: places steeped in cultural history, paths through forests and landscapes, mountain views and regional specialities. When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home, you can therefore first consider which experiences you would like to shape your holiday. From peaceful discoveries and active routes to special excursion destinations, this creates a varied picture of the destination.

Discover Culture and Regional History

A prominent cultural landmark is St. Jodok Parish Church. It dates back to a chapel dedicated to Saint Jodok from the 14th century. This provides a tangible starting point for anyone interested in the history of sacred sites in Bezau. Schönenbach is another example of the municipality’s long tradition. The place is described as a well-preserved Bregenzerwald Vorsäß, a traditional alpine pasture settlement. For your holiday ideas, this aspect can be combined with other discoveries of the landscape and culture, without every day of your itinerary having to focus on the same theme.

Paths, Viewpoints and Special Landscape Experiences

Nature can be explored in a variety of ways. The Höhlenpark-Klausenstein nature trail features a small pavilion at a viewpoint and 45 information panels on the geology and flora of the area. Anyone who enjoys taking a closer look while out and about will find plenty of inspiration here regarding the natural features of the surroundings. The Känzelerundweg trail follows a narrow forest path above a steep rock face and offers views of the village of Bezau. The description of this route makes it clear that both the landscape experience and the character of the trail can play a role in planning your day.

The Bezau cable car is another of the options mentioned. It takes visitors over the sunny ridge of the Niedere to a viewpoint in the Bregenzerwald. The Theodul Chapel is also located near the destination: from the mountain station of the cable car accessible from Bezau, it can be reached on foot in around 15 minutes. This combination of a mountain ride, views and a subsequent walk is particularly appealing to travellers who would like to plan an excursion in stages.

Tobogganing, Cycling and Regional Cuisine

The natural toboggan run from Baumgarten to Sonderdach is an option for a more active day out. It is over 3 km long and has an elevation difference of 440 metres. Take these details into account when planning your activities and choose your accommodation so that your preferred excursions fit well with the rhythm of your holiday. Another option is the Radlfix Tour: it starts in the heart of Bezau and follows the Bregenzerache towards Reuthe.

The Panoramarestaurant Baumgarten is also part of the region’s character. At an altitude of 1,650 m, it serves a mountain breakfast featuring regional specialities from the Bregenzerwald, along with panoramic views. Anyone who enjoys starting the morning with a special view or including regional cuisine in their trip can make a note of this place as a separate excursion idea.

Useful Information for Planning Your Trip

The Wälderbähnle operated between Bezau and Schwarzenberg from the end of May to the beginning of October on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as on Wednesdays in July and August. When coordinating the timing of your trip, it is important to check whether the stated period and the Wälderbähle’s operating days fit your stay. Other destinations to consider when planning your trip include Hörbranz, Wolfurt, Eichenberg, Schwarzenberg, Krumbach, Sulzberg, Bizau and Hittisau.

For the overarching travel overview: Bregenz.