Overview of Lochau
Visiting Lochau in Vorarlberg (vorarlberg) brings travellers to Lochau Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, with ÖBB rail and road access via Bregenz Bahnhof (ÖBB / Westbahn) (in town, 2.9 km) (elevation 736 m above sea level, population 5,762). Visitors explore its historic center, parish church, traditional Wirtshäuser, and regional vorarlberg dining.
Key Local Landmarks in Lochau: Lochau Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz · Pfänderbahn Panorama Cable Car & Bregenzerwald Architecture · Lech-Zürs & Montafon High Alpine Valleys · Vorarlberg Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail.
Quarters, Valley & Districts: Lochau Ortszentrum · Kirchenviertel · Bahnhofstraße / Talstation.
Getting to Lochau & ÖBB Railjet / Postbus Transit
ÖBB Railjet & Westbahn via the Arlberg rail tunnel to Bludenz, Feldkirch, Dornbirn, and Bregenz, plus Bodensee ships and Bregenzerwald Guest Card. Because Lochau is an Austrian municipality (5,762 residents) in Vorarlberg, travellers connect via Bregenz Bahnhof (ÖBB / Westbahn) (in town, 2.9 km) and complete the journey on ÖBB REX/S-Bahn regional trains or Postbus routes.
What to See & Do Around Lochau
- Lochau Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz: Landmark and visitor highlight in Lochau (Vorarlberg).
- Pfänderbahn Panorama Cable Car & Bregenzerwald Architecture: Landmark and visitor highlight in Lochau (Vorarlberg).
- Lech-Zürs & Montafon High Alpine Valleys: Landmark and visitor highlight in Lochau (Vorarlberg).
- Vorarlberg Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail: Landmark and visitor highlight in Lochau (Vorarlberg).
- Lochau Historic Center & Hauptplatz: Stroll the walkable town square, parish church, traditional bakeries, and local Wirtshäuser.
- Alpine Trails & Panorama Views (Vorarlberg): Walk marked Austrian Alpine Club (ÖAV) trails, lakeside promenades, and viewpoints around Lochau.
- Regional Day Trips in vorarlberg: Pair a visit to Lochau with nearby highlights across vorarlberg: Bregenz Floating Opera Stage & Pfänder Cable Car, Bregenzerwald Architecture Route, Lech Zürs am Arlberg, medieval Feldkirch, and Montafon..
What to Eat in Lochau — Traditional Vorarlberg Wirtshaus, Kaffeehaus & Regional Cuisine
Lochau shares the culinary traditions of vorarlberg (Vorarlberger Käsknöpfle mit Apfelmus). Look for these signature dishes, beverages, and Wirtshaus dining customs when visiting Lochau:
- 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.
- Regional Wine, Beer & Beverage Pairing: Mohrenbräu, Fohrenburger, Subirer (Pear Brandy in Pear Cider) & Lake Constance Müller-Thurgau
- Local Kaffeehaus, Heuriger & Market Tip: Look for morning farmers' stalls on Lochau's Hauptplatz along with regional culinary hubs like Bregenz Kornmarktplatz Farmers' Market, Dornbirn Marktplatz & Bregenzerwald Käsestraße.
Nearby Austrian Towns & Alpine Villages from Lochau
Combine a stop in Lochau with these closest neighbouring Austrian towns and villages across Vorarlberg and vorarlberg:
Best Time to Visit Lochau
Jun–Aug (Bregenz Festival) & Dec–Apr (Ski Arlberg). Browse all towns in vorarlberg or search the full directory of 2,536 Austrian cities, market towns & alpine villages.