Situated in the heart of Dornbirn, Dornbirn Square is lined with shops, cafes and restaurants. What was once a farmers’ colony is now an economic zone where the textile industry has flourished. As a result of many successful protests, this city center was turned into a pedestrian only zone by forbidding cars to drive around in the area.
With over 17,000 visitors daily, Messepark is one of the largest and most-visited shopping centers in Vorarlberg. The shopping and commercial hub of Dornbirn, a visit to the city is incomplete without shopping at one of the many shops at Messepark. Messepark has rose to fame as one of the best shopping places in the country since it first opened its door to the public in the year 1987.
With an area of 23,000 square meters (247569 Square feet) and rising over three floors, Forum Allgäu is regarded as one of the region's largest shopping centers. Found within this mall are popular brands such as Abele Optik, Bäckerei Konditorei Münzel, Betty Barclay, Camp David & Soccx, Esprit and many more.
This beautiful street in the heart of the city is a popular promenade for shopping enthusiasts. The historic cobbled streets retain the same charm from when they were laid in the Middle Ages. Quaint, rustic houses line the streets, and many charming shops and cafes, with their wafting aromas, beckon the traveler to take a peek. Old family shops displaying local goods call for a delightful window-shopping experience. Overall, the trip to this island is incomplete without exploring the vintage atmosphere of Maximilianstraße.
Käsküche Isny is an organic dairy selling a selection of products processed in-house such as varieties of cheese, cream, handmade butter, malt, yoghurt, buttermilk, hay milk, award winning wines and other organic food. They also offer a guided tour to the cheese factory to give insights about cheese making and tasting.