Almost all hotels are run by the families who own them – in many cases, this goes back generations. Many hosts also organise programmes for their guests. Many of the Bregenzerwald’s hotels have been modernised in recent years, some of which assuming the style of the modern Vorarlberg (wooden) architecture.

****S On the basis of 4* hardware that is consistently first rate, of a high quality level and contemporary throughout the hotel, “Superior” means a clear “extra” in terms of service provision and customer service, the quality of which is checked during a “Mystery Guest” check as part of the classification.

*** First-class furnishings and fittings, i.e. generouslysized rooms with qualitatively high-quality, contemporary furnishings, good sound-proofing, comprehensive range offered by the establishment, offers a high level and degree of service.