Did you know that around 1900 one fifth of Bludenz's population was of Italian descent? Or that the Bludenzer had to save over 150 years to be able to afford the construction of the church tower of Laurentiuskirche?

The culinary city tour in Bludenz is different. Here, the facts and myths surrounding the medieval city can be felt and combined with extraordinary moments of enjoyment. The topics of the tours are: The Bludenzer and the Welschen, Friedrich with the empty bag or legends, local and uncanny. No matter which motto you choose - with each one you enjoy a suitable three-course menu served by Bludenz restaurants.

Nothing smells more delicious and tastes more like home than freshly baked bread. But what is a good bread? Why is baking more than just a lifestyle hobby these days? And how did the staple food shape the Alpine city of Bludenz? During a culinary experience tour in Bludenz you will learn everything about the production and meaning of bread from the past and today.

From a group size of at least 10 people, the culinary city tour can be organised individually for you and your group. The topic and the respective gastronomy partners are selected according to agreement. These tours can also be booked in German, English or Spanish. The individual guided tour on your desired date must be booked at least 3 days in advance directly at Alpenstadt Bludenz Tourismus +43 55 52 636 21-790 or tourismus@bludenz.at .

On the basis of the history of the region it is explained how the "natives" from different cultures and nations formed themselves and on the other hand why many inhabitants of Vorarlberger left from emergency their homeland, in order to find in the foreign a better life.

Why did the citizens of Bludenz hospitably welcome the outlawed Duke Friedrich and even escort him back to his homeland? During this tour you will learn about the exact circumstances of these historical events and, like the Duke of Bludenz once did, you will be treated to culinary delights.

This tour will reveal much about the faith and superstition, the thinking and feeling, the worries and fears of our ancestors. During this city tour you will also learn a lot about the eating habits of the Bludenzer in earlier times.