Galgenbihl, Bregenz

Name: Galgenbihl
Address: Bregenz, Austria

#16 among attractions in Bregenz

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At the lot Galgenbihl, a former place of executions in Bregenz was the location where in earlier times people of Vorarlberg, Austria, convicted in the County of Bregenz, were executed. Synonyms in German to name such a place are e.g. Richtstätte, Richtplatz and Richtstatt, all words implying a place combined with judgement, in German: richten. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°30'54"N, 9°45'18"E

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Galgenbihl – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kunsthaus Bregenz, Vorarlberg museum, Pfänderbahn, Kreuzkirche am Ölrain.

0.8 miSW
Museum of contemporary art, with a café
Kunsthaus Bregenz, Bregenz
20 min walk • Nestled on the shores of Lake Constance in the charming Austrian city of Bregenz, the Kunsthaus Bregenz stands as a beacon of contemporary art and architecture. This museum, renowned for its distinct minimalist design, was conceived by the celebrated Swiss architect...
0.8 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Vorarlberg museum, Bregenz
21 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Bregenz, Austria, the Vorarlberg Museum is a cultural gem that beckons art and history enthusiasts from around the globe. As a testament to the region's rich heritage, this museum serves as a beacon of knowledge, housing an extensive...
0.8 miSE
Aerial tramway
Pfänderbahn, Bregenz
22 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Bregenz, Austria, the Pfänderbahn offers a unique aerial perspective of the region's stunning landscape. This aerial tramway serves as a gateway to the Pfänder, a mountain that stands at an elevation of 1,064 meters and provides...
1.5 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Kreuzkirche am Ölrain, Bregenz
38 min walk • Perched on a gentle slope in the picturesque city of Bregenz, Austria, the Kreuzkirche am Ölrain stands as a beacon of spiritual heritage and architectural beauty. This Protestant church, with its striking presence, serves as a place of worship and a landmark within...
1.2 miSW
47°30'16"N • 9°44'5"E
Public Pool, Bregenz
31 min walk • Watersports, Swimming, Amusement park
1.2 miSW
47°30'20"N • 9°44'2"E
Strandbad Bregenz, Bregenz
31 min walk • Watersports, Beach, Swimming
1 miSE
Scenic mountain with cable cars and trails
Pfänder, Bregenz
26 min walk • The Pfänder is a mountain in western Austria close to Lake Constance. The city of Bregenz lies at the foot of the mountain on the shores of the lake.
1 miS
Museum, Lookout, Military museum
Martinsturm, Bregenz
26 min walk • The Martinsturm is a former granary in the first courtyard of the Counts of Bregenz in the upper town. It was built in 1601 as a tower with loggia, each with three arched arcades on columns and stone parapet, and is crowned by a high curved onion...
1.2 miS
Church
Parish church of St. Gallus, Bregenz
31 min walk • The parish church of St. Gallus is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Bregenz in Vorarlberg, Austria. The church is situated in the southeast of the city center in the district of Bregens village on a terrace, which slopes down to the creek valley.
0.7 miS
47°30'18"N • 9°45'11"E
Pfänderbahn-Museum, Bregenz
18 min walk • Museum
0.8 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Vorarlberger Landestheater, Bregenz
21 min walk • Vorarlberger Landestheater is a theatre in Austria that bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2015, but failed to be shortlisted. The theatre is also notable for being the building that Adolf Hitler learned to paint in as a young child.

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Which popular attractions are close to Galgenbihl?

Nearby attractions include Pfänderbahn-Museum, Bregenz (18 min walk), Kunsthaus Bregenz, Bregenz (20 min walk), Vorarlberger Landestheater, Bregenz (21 min walk), Vorarlberg museum, Bregenz (21 min walk).

How to get to Galgenbihl by public transport?

The nearest stations to Galgenbihl:

Bus

Lochau Seepark • Lines: 10, 19 (5 min walk)
Lochau Haggen • Lines: 12a (6 min walk)

Train

Bregenz Hafen (18 min walk)
Bregenz (28 min walk)