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'Bregenzerwald' is one of the main regions in the Province of
Vorarlberg,
Austria.
It has a river is called the
Bregenzer Ach. The inhabitants themselves often divide the Bregenzerwald into two main areas, the Vorderwald and Hinterwald. The Vorderwald, with its hills and lower mountains, is closest to the
Rhine valley. The Hinterwald has the higher mountains, with altitudes of up to 2,000 meters. Each of the two parts has its own distinctive dialect variations. Geologically, the Bregenzerwald is part of the
Northern Limestone Alps, specifically the northern
flysch zone.
The main villages in Bregenzerwald are
Bezau - the regional capital -
Alberschwende,
Schwarzenberg,
Bizau,
Mellau,
Au and
Egg.
Most of the working population is employed in
tourism and
agriculture, the latter decreasing rapidly due to the broad variety of job opportunities in the
Rheintal.
Bregenzerwald is best known as a
skiing resort, but other attractions include the "Bregenzerwälder Cheese Route" or the "Schubertiade" song festival in
Schwarzenberg. The Bregenzerwald attracts those in search of unspoiled nature, old traditions and genuine hospitality.
External links
★ http://www.bregenzerwald.at - Touristic website
★ http://www.bregenzerwaldhotels.at - Hotels