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Bregenzerwald is situated between Lake Constance and Arlberg, at the western-most point in Austria. The northern part of the country is hilly, and towards the south the valley becomes more narrow and the mountains steeper. Bregenzerwald has been heavily influenced by its Swabian and Swiss neighbours and the old traditions are still upheld. A good example is the "Käsestraße" (cheese road), a consortium of farmers, publicans, craftsmen and business people who have devoted themselves to traditional cheese production. Don't miss the chance to try the "Bregenzerwälder Bergkäse" (mountain cheese). The area is also well known for its snow security: enjoy over 330 kilometres of piste under brilliant sunshine! Mellau - snow paradise with charm!
At the foot of the Kanisfluh (2,044 m), one of the most impressive peaks in Bregenzerwald, Mallau (700 m) offers tons of variety for winter sports fans. The cosy resort south of Lake Constance offers both snow-sure pistes promising unforgettable skiing, as well as countless activities such as snow blading, snow shoe hiking or tobogganing. With more than 20 km of track, cross-country fans also get their money's worth. Voralberg's first single-track lift was put to use in 1973 in Mellau and is still in operation. Here you can experience a piece of history! Numerous restaurants and inns are waiting to spoil you with delicious specialities! Numerous cheese specialities such as cheese soup, "käsmus", "käsknöpfle" or "käsespätzle" are also at the fore, of course, homemade and served by the local cheese publicans.
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