Bezirk Dornbirn district, Vorarlberg, Austria

Places to visit near Au

Au is a town in Bezirk Dornbirn district, Vorarlberg, Austria, home to about 6,673 people. Within 50 km by road there are 295 places to visit — 113 hill stations & viewpoints, 71 churches, 55 forts & heritage and 22 museums. The must-see places are Festungsmuseum Heldsberg (2 km), Erlöserkirche (2 km) and Kloster St. Ottilia, Grimmenstein (3 km).

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Au, Vorarlberg
Au, Bezirk Dornbirn district, Vorarlberg, Austria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Au at a glance

Location
Bezirk Dornbirn district, Vorarlberg, Austria
Population
about 6,673
Coordinates
47.4309° N, 9.6345° E
Places within 50 km
295 (295 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Au

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Au: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Au

113 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Au. The closest is Breitenberg (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Breitenberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Dornbirn · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Zanzenberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Dornbirn · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Karren · viewpoint · Bezirk Dornbirn · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Kummenberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Feldkirch · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Strahlkopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Dornbirn · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Staufen · viewpoint · Bezirk Dornbirn · ~14 km · Must-see

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Churches near Au

71 churches within 100 km of Au. The closest is Erlöserkirche (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Au

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Au. The closest is Burgruine Alt-Rheineck (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Au

22 museums within 100 km of Au. The closest is Festungsmuseum Heldsberg (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Au

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Au. The closest is Lauteracher Ried (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Au

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Au. The closest is Villa Raczyński (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Au

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Au
  2. 3 km Kloster St. Ottilia, Grimmenstein · Buddhist site, Vorderland
  3. 2 km Katholische Kirche St. Margaretha · church, Wahlkreis Rheintal
  4. 2 km Festungsmuseum Heldsberg · museum, Wahlkreis Rheintal
  5. 2 km Lorettokapelle · church, Bezirk Dornbirn
  6. 1 km Erlöserkirche · church, Bezirk Dornbirn
  7. 2 km Back to Au

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From travellers near Au

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How to reach Au

    All places near Au by distance

    Within 15 km of Au

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Au by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints113113Breitenberg (12 km)
    Churches7171Erlöserkirche (2 km)
    Forts & heritage5555Burgruine Alt-Rheineck (7 km)
    Museums2222Festungsmuseum Heldsberg (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1919Lauteracher Ried (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Villa Raczyński (14 km)
    Parks33Schlösslepark (23 km)
    Treks33Nendeln - Planken (34 km)
    Buddhist sites22Kloster St. Ottilia, Grimmenstein (3 km)
    Caves22Wetzsteinhöhle (30 km)
    Other attractions11Benediktinerpropstei Sankt Gerold (34 km)

    Au: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Au?

    Festungsmuseum Heldsberg (museum, about 2 km), Erlöserkirche (church, about 2 km), Kloster St. Ottilia, Grimmenstein (Buddhist site, about 3 km), Lorettokapelle (church, about 3 km), Katholische Kirche St. Margaretha (church, about 3 km), St.-Antonius-Kapelle (church, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Au?

    295 places on Spotwander: 113 hill stations & viewpoints, 71 churches, 55 forts & heritage, 22 museums, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Au?

    Breitenberg, about 12 km by road; Zanzenberg (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Au?

    Erlöserkirche, about 2 km by road; Lorettokapelle (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Au?

    Burgruine Alt-Rheineck, about 7 km by road; Palast Hohenems (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Au?

    Start in Au, visit Kloster St. Ottilia, Grimmenstein, then Katholische Kirche St. Margaretha, then Festungsmuseum Heldsberg, then Lorettokapelle, then Erlöserkirche, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Au?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Au

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Au’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Au on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.