Bregenzerwald is one of the main regions in the Province of Vorarlberg, Austria.

It has a river is called the Bregenzer Ach. The inhabitants themselves often divide the Bregenzerwald into two main areas, the Vorderwald and Hinterwald. The Vorderwald, with its hills and lower mountains, is closest to the Rhine valley. The Hinterwald has the higher mountains, with altitudes of up to 2,000 meters. Each of the two parts has its own distinctive dialect variations. Geologically, the Bregenzerwals is part of the Northern Limestone Alps.

The main villages in Bregenzerwald are Bezau - the regional capital - Alberschwende , Schwarzenberg, Bizau, Mellau, Au and Egg.

Most of the working population is employed in tourism and agriculture, the latter decreasing rapidly due to the broad variety of job opportunities in the Rheintal .

Tourists love parts of the Bregenzerwald as a skiing resort. But there is a lot more to it, for example the "Bregenzerwälder Cheese Route" or the "Schubertiade" song festival in Schwarzenberg, to mention only two. The Bregenzerwald is a paradise for those in search of unspoiled nature, old traditions and genuine hospitality.

External links

• http://www.bregenzerwald.at - Touristic website