Weekend And Sunshine

WORDS Anna Ulmer PHOTOS Adolf Bereuter

… and then stay in Dornbirn with you for a while. Shopping, drinking and dining, enjoying nature and relaxing. All of this and much more is possible in Dornbirn. Just imagine: Dornbirn offers more brands in the stores in the smallest of areas than most large cities in Austria. In addition, there are mountains here, in fact real ones, rocky ones and even high ones. Between them are rivers, meadows and forests. Dornbirn just has a wonderfully diverse offering.

Let us start with the advertised Sunday drive. But perhaps we need a new outfit and new accessories before we depart? All of these can be found in Dornbirn’s fashion stores and shops. So the first question, large store or classy boutique? And then? Beautiful underwear and silk stockings for underneath? For hand luggage a bag, a suitcase or rather a rucksack? Are shoes, boots or pumps the best choice? And of course, appropriate clothing for the selected destination is a must. Sporty, elegant or versatile? For perfection, women and men, of course, need a watch, earrings and a brilliant necklace. You see, the offering is diverse and there is something for every taste.

But where shall we head to on the drive? On offer are wild and romantic gorges, pasture meadows or picturesque gardens. Alongside there are breath-taking views over valleys, Lake Constance and the surrounding mountain landscape. Urban life with bars, clubs and architecture is also worth a visit at any time. Or perhaps the Alp after all, where you feel one with the sky?

BÖDELE

Distant views, starting point and pleasure. The Bödele is offering all of this. Dornbirn’s local recreation area is located above the fog belt and enchants with magnificent views, a fantastic landscape and cosy rest places, in summer and winter.

Lace Dress by AMBROS • Rings (Pomelato) by PRÄG

INNAUER & VAI

Bar, club or restaurant? Innauer unites all in one. In addition, the Vorarlberg architectural institute is tempting with exciting exhibitions, events, excursions and tours on the trail of the special architecture in Vorarlberg.

Coat, Top & Trousers by K.YOU • Shoes by STILETTO • Brooch by PRÄG

INATURA TOWN PARK

Picturesque garden, playground or Arboretum. The town garden around the Inatura is providing a lot of variety. With listening tubes, it is possible to hear the Müllerbach running underground. The drinking fountain tempts to play water games and cosy banks invite you to linger around.

Lace Blouse & Leather Pants by SAGMEISTER

KUNSTRAUM

Contemporary art, an historical hall and views of nature. The Kunstraum Dornbirn offers current artists a chance to present their work. “Art and Nature” are the topics in the former assembly hall of Maschinenfabrik Rüschwerke.

Left Coat by LIVID • Lingerie by HUNKEMÖLLER • Necklace & Ring (Silver) by PRÄGBag (MCM) by TASCHE&CO • Shoes by Uli Zumtobel

SCHWENDE

An Alp, the view across the Rhine Valley and green meadows. The Schwende plot is located above Dornbirn and has its historical roots as early as the Middle Ages. Today, the main temptation is the Schwende Alp. With home-made cakes and fine Kässpätzle (cheese noodles).

Leather Dress by KÖNIGSTÖCHTERBoots by SCHUHBAR • Bag (Marc Jacobs) & Gloves by TASCHE&CO

ROAD TO EBNIT

Rocky terrain, raw forces of nature and modern constructions. On the way to the Ebnit, the road leads through dark stone tunnels, tight bends and across three unusual bridges. With curved lines and a lightness, they fit wonderfully in the landscape.

Jacket, Sweater and Shorts by LIVID • Watch (Omega) by PRÄG

KIRCHLE

Wondering in amazement, breathing and feeling the elemental forces. The “Kirchle” (small church) is a natural monument in the Rappenloch gorge, above the Alploch gorge. Formed by glacier water of the last ice age, the gorge is reminiscent of a church. Here, you can formally feel the power of water.

Trousers, Turtleneck Sweater, Raincoat and Shoes by LINGG