Bezau: Accommodation for Nature, Culture and Views

Bezau combines culture, landscapes and specific excursion destinations in the Bregenzerwald. If you are looking for accommodation for a varied stay, you can plan your trip around different interests: regional history, trails with views, a toboggan run or a cable-car ride. This makes Bezau a suitable starting point for day plans in which not all travellers have to do the same thing.

Bezau between culture and mountain landscapes

An important cultural landmark is the parish church of St. Jodok. It dates back to a chapel dedicated to Saint Jodok from the 14th century. Those interested in the development of the village and religious architectural history can include this aspect in their stay without structuring the entire day around a single sight.

Schönenbach is also part of the cultural orientation around Bezau. The place is cited as an example of a well-preserved Bregenzerwald Vorsäß and bears witness to the long tradition of the municipality of Bezau. The term Vorsäß refers to a special form of traditional alpine pasture use. Schönenbach is therefore particularly interesting for your planning if you would like to learn about regional settlement and agricultural history.

The Bezau cable car takes visitors over the sunny mountain ridge of the Niedere to a viewpoint in the Bregenzerwald. This means that a stay in Bezau can also be structured around views of the landscape rather than just visits to local sights. The Theodul Chapel is also located in the nearby area. It can be reached on foot in around 15 minutes from the mountain station of the cable car accessible from Bezau.

Trails, toboggan run and nature information

For visitors looking for a specific activity with clear key details, the natural toboggan run from Baumgarten to Sonderdach offers an option of its own. It is over 3 km long and has an elevation difference of 440 metres. Both details should be included in your day planning, especially if you are travelling with people of differing fitness levels or with several generations.

The Höhlenpark-Klausenstein nature trail has a different focus. There is a small pavilion at a viewpoint; in addition, 45 information boards provide information about the geology and flora of the area. The trail can therefore be a suitable choice if you would like not only to observe nature but also to learn about it in terms of its content.

The Känzelerundweg follows a narrow forest path above a steeply descending rock face and offers views of the village of Bezau. The description of the trail makes it clear that the route itself is part of the planning. If you are looking for accommodation in Bezau, you can therefore consider whether views, nature information, culture or a specific activity should be the focus of your stay.

Choose Bezau according to your personal daily itinerary

The destinations mentioned appeal to different travel interests. Those interested in culture will find historical points of reference in the parish church of St. Jodok and Schönenbach. The Bezau cable car, the viewpoint and the Känzelerundweg provide landscape experiences. Anyone looking for a designated route can consider the natural toboggan run; those who would like to explore geology and flora can follow the nature trail.

A cycling tour is also described as a separate programme item: The Radlfix Tour starts in the heart of Bezau and follows the Bregenzerache towards Reuthe. You can then choose specific accommodation according to your desired travel itinerary and the current conditions at the time.

FAQ

Which cultural sight is there in Bezau?

The parish church of St. Jodok dates back to a chapel dedicated to Saint Jodok from the 14th century.

What is Schönenbach?

Schönenbach is described as a well-preserved Bregenzerwald Vorsäß and represents the long tradition of the municipality of Bezau.

How long is the natural toboggan run from Baumgarten to Sonderdach?

The natural toboggan run is over 3 km long and has an elevation difference of 440 metres.

What does the Höhlenpark-Klausenstein nature trail offer?

The nature trail has a small pavilion at a viewpoint and 45 information boards about the geology and flora of the area.

What views does the Känzelerundweg offer?

The Känzelerundweg follows a narrow forest path above a steeply descending rock face and offers views of the village of Bezau.

Which cycling tour starts in Bezau?

The Radlfix Tour starts in the heart of Bezau and follows the Bregenzerache towards Reuthe.

For another comparison within the domain, you can also view Hohenweiler, Riezlern, Schröcken, Riefensberg, Mittelberg, Hittisau, Andelsbuch and Wolfurt.

For the higher-level travel overview: Bregenz District.