From Bregenz to Vienna: five stops between art, events and nature

As the crow flies, about 600 kilometres separate Bregenz, in the westernmost corner of Austria on the border with Switzerland and Germany, from Vienna. An imaginary line connects them, touching the country's main cities, which from spring to autumn become holiday destinations for those who like to combine the pleasure of cultural experiences with an artfully manicured urban environment, amid historic gardens and the magical atmosphere of rivers and fountains. Here is what you can see when travelling beyond the Alps.