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 the Dornbirn train station, and from there, the S1 regional train will take you to Bregenz in 15 minutes. No stress about finding a parking spot, no traffic jams on Rheintalstraße, and no parking fees in the festival area. Just hop on, arrive, and enjoy the opera.
✓ 15-minute train ride from Dornbirn to Bregenz
✓ Dornbirn Train Station is just 300 m from the hotel
✓ Bregenz by car: about 14 minutes
✓ Spacious rooms and apartments—plenty of space to unwind after a night 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:
✓ Sing-along by the lake on August 1, 2026 – the lakeside grandstand will become a resonant acoustic space
✓ Choral Concert: The Bavarian Radio Choir on July 28, 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.
Features at a Glance:
✓ Rooms starting at 25 m², apartments available upon request
✓ Walk-in closet in every room
✓ Air conditioning – free of charge
✓ Kitchenette available upon request (with refrigerator, microwave, and electric kettle)
✓ Nespresso machine upon request
✓ Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
✓ Underground parking available for €10 per day
✓ E-bikes available for rent for trips in the region
How do I get to the Seebühne in Bregenz?
There are several options from Dornbirn to Bregenz:
By train (recommended):
From the Dornbirn train station (300 m from the hotel), the regional train goes directly to Bregenz—the trip takes about 15 minutes. The Festspielhaus is just a few minutes’ walk from the Bregenz train station.
By car:
Bregenz is about a 14-minute drive away via the A14. Please note: There may be increased traffic during the festival season. Parking spaces in Bregenz are limited (and currently even fewer due to construction work). The train ride is more relaxing.
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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