Au (Vorarlberg) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Vorarlberg at 1304 m elevation, served by Dornbirn Bahnhof (ÖBB) (20.7 km).
Why Visit Au (Vorarlberg (vorarlberg))
Au is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Vorarlberg (located at 47.3089°N, 9.9667°E, elevation 1304 m). Renowned for Au Historic Center & Marktplatz, Au Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, Bregenz Floating Opera Stage (Seebühne) on Lake Constance, Pfänderbahn Panorama Cable Car & Bregenzerwald Architecture, Vorarlberg Architecture & Gastronomy, Au rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Dornbirn Bahnhof (ÖBB) (20.7 km) (20.7 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Au
Au Ortszentrum
Key historic quarter and dining area in Au.
Kirchenviertel
Key historic quarter and dining area in Au.
Bahnhofstraße / Talstation
Key historic quarter and dining area in Au.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Au
- Au Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Au.
- Bregenz Floating Opera Stage (Seebühne) on Lake Constance — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Au.
- Pfänderbahn Panorama Cable Car & Bregenzerwald Architecture — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Au.
- Vorarlberg Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Au.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Au
In Au (Vorarlberg), traditional Austrian Kaffeehaus and Bäckerei culture—featuring crisp Kaisersemmeln, afternoon Melange coffee with strudel, and seasonal Heuriger or Wirtshaus hospitality—meets classic Vorarlberg cooking. Expect hearty regional mains priced around €14–€28, with customary 5–10% 'Aufrunden' tipping directly to the server.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Vorarlberger Käsknöpfle mit Apfelmus: Freshly scraped flour dumplings layered with three aged Bregenzerwald cheeses (Bergkäse & Räßkäse), crispy onions, and side bowls of potato salad or applesauce.
- Bodensee-Felchen & Vorarlberger Riebel: Delicate Lake Constance whitefish sautéed in butter and traditional caramelized cornmeal-and-semolina mash served with fruit compote.
- Montafoner Sura Kees: Low-fat, tangy artisan sour-milk cheese crafted in the Montafon Alps since the 12th century.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Wirtshäuser & Kaffeehäuser in Au
Au Hauptplatz Gasthäuser & Wirtshäuser
Family-run Austrian inns in the walkable center of Au serving regional Vorarlberg dishes (€14–€28).
Au Traditional Kaffeehaus & Konditorei
Local coffee houses and bakeries offering morning Kaisersemmeln, Wiener Melange, Apfelstrudel, and afternoon Mehlspeisen.
Food markets & dining streets: Bregenz Kornmarktplatz Farmers' Market, Dornbirn Marktplatz & Bregenzerwald Käsestraße · Regional drinks: Mohrenbräu, Fohrenburger, Subirer (Pear Brandy in Pear Cider) & Lake Constance Müller-Thurgau
Getting to Au & Local Transit
By Train: Dornbirn Bahnhof (ÖBB) (20.7 km) (20.7 km). Check our ÖBB Railjet vs. Westbahn & Vorteilscard Calculator (€) and Wiener Linien, Salzburg Card & Innsbruck Card Calculator to compare Sparschiene fares with regional passes. By Air: Zurich (ZRH) / Altenrhein (ACH).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Au
Combine Au with these nearby Austrian towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Schnepfau (4.4 km away)
- Schoppernau (5.8 km away)
- Bizau (6.4 km away)
- Damüls (6.9 km away)
- Mellau (7.8 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Vorarlberg
Explore other destinations across Vorarlberg:
Dornbirn · Feldkirch · Bregenz & Vorarlberg · Bregenz · Schruns · Lech am Arlberg · Lustenau · Hohenems · Bludenz · Hard · Rankweil · Götzis