Travel without a Handicap

Barrier-free in the region

In the Alpenregion Vorarlberg, accessibility takes center stage. We want to ensure that all guests - whether with baby carriages, wheelchairs or other needs - feel welcome and comfortable. From barrier-free accommodation and restaurants to accessible hiking trails and attractions, we offer a wide range of services that promote inclusion and make vacations relaxing for everyone.

Barrier-free hikes

The wheelchair hiking trails lead along routes of a suitable length, moderate incline and optimal road conditions - either on asphalt or on well-smoothed gravel paths.

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Barrier-free mobility

The transport companies offer a range of services and offers to ensure that customers with a disability can travel comfortably by bus and train.

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Barrier-free accommodation in the region

Resources, travel tips, addresses in Vorarlberg

ÖZIV Landesverband Vorarlberg
The ÖZIV (Vorarlberg regional association) has been operating an aid center for people with disabilities in Bregenz for years. Wheelchairs, e-cars, stair climbers, scalamobiles, rollators, etc. can be borrowed here at low cost. Delivery and collection costs (if the aid cannot be collected in Bregenz) are passed on directly, no rent is charged for a few days' hire, but any donation is appreciated.

Contact: ÖZIV Vorarlberg, St.-Anna-Straße 2a, 6900 Bregenz, T +43 5574 45579, oeziv.vorarlberg@oeziv-vorarlberg.at

Public transportation:

  • City buses: In Bregenz, Dornbirn, Feldkirch, Bludenz and the majority of country buses are equipped with retractable ramps and can therefore be used by wheelchair users.
  • Rail: ÖBB Mobility Service Center, T +43 5 1717, menu navigation 5/5, msz@pv.oebb.at - for special information, reservations and registration for boarding and alighting assistance, booking tickets and reservations, especially for wheelchair spaces or disabled spaces, aids such as lifts and assistance with boarding and alighting. Online travel registration form on the ÖBB website (see links below).

Information about sports and events
The Vorarlberg Disabled Sports Association has its own independent club, the ENJO Vorarlberg Wheelchair Club. Friendly and championship competitions are held in basketball, tennis, alpine and monoskiing, Nordic cross-country skiing, handcycling, shooting, table tennis and billiards.

IfS - Assistance for people with disabilities
Institute for Social Services (IfS), advice centers in Bregenz, Bludenz, Dornbirn, Feldkirch, Hohenems and Egg. Advice center Bregenz: St.-Anna-Straße 2, 6900 Bregenz; T +43 51755 510; assistenz@ifs.at

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