Kunsthaus Bregenz Museum
Contemporary art museum housed in glass cube
A contemporary art museum on the banks of the Rhine, Kunsthaus Bregenz draws visitors for its Peter Zumthor-designed glass-and-concrete building and rotating contemporary exhibitions.
Kunsthaus Bregenz at a Glance#
Address: Kornmarkt 1, 6900 Bregenz, Austria
Website: https://www.kunsthaus-bregenz.at/
Hours: Tue-Sun 11:00am-6:00pm; Thu 11:00am-8:00pm; closed Mondays (check website for special-hours)
Admission: Adult €10-12 (approx.), concessions available; check website for current pricing.
About Kunsthaus Bregenz#
Kunsthaus Bregenz is a contemporary art museum in Bregenz, Austria, designed by architect Peter Zumthor and opened in 1997. The building is internationally noted for its minimalist cube form and a translucent glass facade that produces diffused interior light.
Exhibitions are primarily temporary shows of contemporary international artists, arranged across two principal exhibition floors inside the cube; the museum does not maintain a large permanent collection. The architecture itself is a major reason for visits, with curatorial strategies often exploiting the controlled natural light and neutral interior.
The Kunsthaus sits in central Bregenz on the shores of Lake Constance and is part of the town’s cultural infrastructure, drawing regional and international visitors to its program of rotating contemporary art exhibitions.
- Architectural significance: Designed by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor and completed in 1997, the building is noted for its translucent glass facade and minimal interior that prioritize even, modulated natural light.
- Location: Located in the town center of Bregenz on the shores of Lake Constance, making it accessible to regional visitors and part of Bregenz’s cultural circuit including the nearby festival venues.
What to See#
- Exhibition floors: The main gallery spaces comprise two principal exhibition floors arranged inside the distinctive glass-and-concrete cube, designed to accommodate large temporary shows and controlled light conditions.
How to Get to Kunsthaus Bregenz#
The Kunsthaus Bregenz sits in the town center, a short walk from Bregenz Bahnhof (main train station). From the station it is a 10-15 minute walk along Kornmarkt and the lake promenade. Regional trains from Bregenz connect to Zurich and Innsbruck; from there, local buses and regional rail serve the town.
Tips for Visiting Kunsthaus Bregenz#
- Buy tickets online for special exhibitions and Zumthor building tours; the glass façade means exhibitions can look different through daylight versus evening lighting.
- Start on the top floor: Peter Zumthor's daylighting concept makes the upper galleries change subtly over the day.
- Allow time for the small but excellent bookstore - it often stocks monographs not available elsewhere.
Best Time to Visit Kunsthaus Bregenz#
A contemporary art museum in Bregenz, Austria, housed in a glass-and-concrete building designed by Peter Zumthor; notable for its controlled daylighting and rotating contemporary exhibitions.
Weather & Climate near Kunsthaus Bregenz#
Kunsthaus Bregenz's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1423 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 3° | -2° | 72 mm | overcast | 86% | 1.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 5° | 0° | 77 mm | overcast | 87% | 1.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 4° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.1 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 8° | 118 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 9° - 19° | 14° | 134 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 179 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Very Good | 15° - 24° | 19° | 174 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Good | 14° - 23° | 19° | 158 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 1.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 126 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 13° | 9° | 102 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 7° | 3° | 111 mm | overcast | 86% | 1.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 4° | 0° | 88 mm | overcast | 86% | 1.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
