Discover Au

Discover Au through the history of the Baroque master builders and its themed trails. The museum, a protected parish church and hiking routes offer concrete ideas for planning your holiday—from cultural experiences to a summit destination with views across the Bregenz Forest.

Baroque History at the Kurathus

The Baroque Master Builders Museum in Au explores the work of the Baroque master builders and the founding history of the “Auer Zunft” (Au Guild). It is housed in the carefully renovated Kurathus. These two subjects give the museum a clear cultural and historical focus: it explores both the master builders and the history of the guild. Anyone interested in historic craftsmanship and its local significance will find a concrete introduction to Au’s history here.

Another point of interest is the Catholic parish church of St. Leonhard, which is a listed building. Together with the museum, it offers a second perspective on the village’s architectural heritage. The protected church and the guild history covered in the museum are distinct subjects, allowing you to explore Au from more than one cultural and historical perspective.

Routes with Distinct Themes

The “Umgang Au” route passes the Baroque Master Builders Museum. This route brings exercise together with a specific cultural point of interest. The two “Alpgang” circuits have different focuses: the shorter circuit starts at the Au Church in Rehmen, while the longer one includes Alpe Sattelegg. You can use these named starting points and destinations to help you find your way.

The longer “Alpgang” circuit also explores how the “nomadic” use of grazing land contributes to preserving the cultural landscape. So the circuit is about more than the named stop at Alpe Sattelegg; it also highlights the connection between grazing land and the cultural landscape. If you want to include several interests in your holiday plans, the routes described here differ in their specific points of interest and themes.

Kanisfluh: Summit and Getting There

The hike up Kanisfluh leads to the summit at 2,047 metres above sea level. From the summit route, you can enjoy panoramic views across the Bregenz Forest. The tour has a clearly defined destination: the summit and its views across the region. This gives it a different focus from the cultural themes of the museum and the “Auer Zunft”, as well as the stops along the “Alpgang” circuits.

To drive to the starting point for the Kanisfluh hike, follow the road through Au to Alpe Öberle, where there is a free car park. Road conditions can change, so it is advisable to check them before setting out. This lets you plan around the described route and the starting point at Alpe Öberle.

More Local Highlights and Choosing Your Accommodation

The Holdamoos nature experience is on a connecting path between the municipalities of Au and Schoppernau. Au outdoor swimming pool is right next to the Bregenzerwald cycle path. These two details complement the cultural and hiking themes with further points of interest: a path between municipalities and the swimming pool’s location by the cycle path.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Au, you can start with your own interests: Baroque history, the routes with their different themes, or the Kanisfluh hike each offer different ways to plan your holiday days.

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