Bregenzerwald

	Bregenzerwald
	Range
	Damülser Mittagspitze, 2,095m
Country	Austria
States	Vorarlberg
Part of	Northern Limestone Alps
Highest point	Glatthorn
- elevation	2,134 m (7,001 ft)
- coordinates	47°15′56″N 9°52′48″E / 47.26556°N 9.88°E
	Bregenzerwald region within Austria

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Bregenzerwald is one of the main regions in the state of Vorarlberg, Austria. Geologically, the Bregenzerwald is a mountain range of the Northern Limestone Alps, specifically the northern flysch zone. It is the drainage basin of the Bregenzer Ach river.

The inhabitants often divide the Bregenzerwald into two main areas, the Vorderwald and Hinterwald. The Vorderwald, with its hills and lower mountains, is closest to the Rhine valley. The Hinterwald has the higher mountains, with altitudes of up to 2,000 meters. Each of the two parts has its own distinctive dialect variations.

The main villages in Bregenzerwald are Bezau - the regional capital - Alberschwende and Egg. Alberschwende as a historic "Hofsteig" municipality formerly was not part of the Bregenzerwald region.

Most of the working population is employed in tourism and agriculture, the latter decreasing rapidly due to the broad variety of job opportunities in the nearby region of the Rhine Valley.

Bregenzerwald is best known as a skiing location, but other attractions include the "Bregenzerwälder Cheese Route" or the "Schubertiade" festival for classical music in Schwarzenberg. The Bregenzerwald attracts those in search of unspoiled nature, old traditions and genuine hospitality.

Bregenzerwald also has a robust agricultural economy. Farming, timber and wood working and sustainable building are some of the leading industries.