Bregenz Festival 2026 - your home in Dornbirn, 15 minutes from the lake stage
Your hotel for the Bregenz Festival - closer than you think
harry’s home Dornbirn is located right next to Dornbirn train station and from there the S1 regional train takes you to Bregenz in 15 minutes. No parking stress, no traffic jams on the Rheintalstraße, no parking fees in the festival area. Simply get in, arrive, enjoy the opera.
✓ 15-minute train ride Dornbirn → Bregenz
✓ Dornbirn train station just 300 m from the hotel
✓ Bregenz by car: approx. 14 minutes
✓ Spacious rooms and apartments – plenty of space to arrive after an evening at the festival
✓ Walk-in closet – perfect for evening wear and festival outfits
✓ Pets welcome
La traviata on the world's largest lake stage
The 80th season of the Bregenz Festival is a special kind of anniversary. For the first time, Verdi’s opera classic La traviata will be performed on the world-famous lake stage on Lake Constance. The premiere is on July 22, 2026 – staged by Damiano Michieletto, under the musical direction of Kirill Karabits and Pietro Rizzo.
The Excursions of Mr. Brouček by Leoš Janáček celebrates its premiere at the Festspielhaus on July 23, 2026. It will be directed by the American director Yuval Sharon, with Robert Jindra as musical director.
The anniversary program also includes:
✓ Singalong am See on 1 August 2026 – the Seetribüne becomes a resounding sound space
✓ Choral concert: The Bavarian Radio Choir on 28 July 2026
✓ Opera studio production: L’elisir d’amore by Gaetano Donizetti at the Theater am Kornmarkt
✓ Chamber music, concerts by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra and more
Spacious rooms and apartments: space after the big night out
After an opera performance on the lake stage, you want to arrive, not squeeze in. At harry’s home Dornbirn, you’ll find rooms that offer real living space – with a walk-in closet, desk, air conditioning and, if you wish, your own kitchenette.
For couples, families and groups: The rooms can be combined into real apartments via connecting doors. Those staying longer can choose individual cleaning intervals and breakfast options.
Facilities at a glance:
✓ Rooms from 25 m², apartments on request
✓ Walk-in closet in all rooms
✓ Air conditioning – free of charge
✓ Kitchenette on request (with fridge, microwave, kettle)
✓ Nespresso machine on request
✓ Free WiFi throughout the hotel
✓ Underground parking available for € 10 per day
✓ E-bikes available to hire for excursions in the region
How do I get to the Seebühne in Bregenz?
There are several options from Dornbirn to Bregenz:
By train (recommended):
From Dornbirn train station (300 m from the hotel) the regional train goes directly to Bregenz – journey time approx. 8 minutes. The Festspielhaus is just a few minutes’ walk from Bregenz train station.
By car:
Bregenz can be reached via the A14 in approx. 14 minutes. Please note: There may be increased traffic during the festival season. Parking spaces in Bregenz are limited (currently also reduced due to construction work). The train is more relaxed.
FAQ - Bregenz Festival & harry's home Dornbirn
harry’s home Dornbirn is located at Klostergasse 8, right next to Dornbirn train station. You can reach Bregenz in about 15 minutes by regional train. The Festspielhaus Bregenz is just a few minutes’ walk from Bregenz train station. The journey by car takes approx. 14 minutes.
The 80th Bregenz Festival (anniversary season) presents Verdi’s La traviata on the world’s largest lake stage for the first time. The premiere is on July 22, 2026. Leoš Janáček’s The Excursions of Mr. Brouček also celebrates its premiere in the Festspielhaus on July 23, 2026.
During the 2026 festival season, only limited parking spaces will be available directly at the Festspielhaus due to construction work on the new Bregenz lakeside resort. The Festspielhaus is just a few minutes’ walk from Bregenz railroad station. Traveling by train from Dornbirn (15 minutes) is more comfortable and less stressful. The hotel offers underground parking spaces with direct access to the hotel.
Yes – pets are welcome at harry’s home Dornbirn. Please specify when booking. Food for the pet is not included in the pet surcharge.
The Seebühne is an open-air venue. The festival also plays in the rain. Recommendation: warm, rainproof clothing and a rain cape instead of an umbrella (umbrellas obstruct the view). In the Festspielhaus, elegant everyday attire applies; evening wear is welcome, but not a must.
Advance ticket sales for the 2026 festival season started on September 29, 2025. Tickets are available at bregenzerfestspiele.com or from the Ticket Center on +43 5574 4076. Early booking is recommended for popular performances on the lake stage.
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