Phase 1: New Hypo underpass at Bregenz railway station
Modern, accessible and in keeping with the times, the new Hypo underpass conveniently connects the town, the lake and the railway. It is not only a key access point to the platforms, but also a popular link between the town centre and the Lake Constance promenade.
With modern, oversized lifts, new staircases and a green roof, an attractive, accessible space for mobility has been created – whether on foot, by bike or by train.
An adjacent new services building with a timber façade is constructed from climate-neutral concrete, thereby permanently sequestering 7,000 tonnes of CO₂.
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New Hypo Underpass in Bregenz
Film footage, text inserts, background musicThe new Hypo underpass in Bregenz leads directly to the main railway platforms and also connects the town centre with the Lake Constance promenade. Whether on foot, with a pushchair or by bike – it is completely accessible. You can then carry on by bike along the new cycle path running alongside Lake Constance.
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The new Hypo underpass connects the town, the railway and the lake
Construction starts in August 2022
230 metres of new platforms
Technical building made of climate-friendly concrete saves 7,000 kg of CO₂
Work round the clock
5 new lifts, 2 of which are XL
Wide, modern cycle path
Natural stone & lighting design
324 m² of green roof
Completion of Phase 1: May 2024
Phase 2: A new, modern temporary building
In record time, a bright, welcoming timber-framed building was erected in front of the old Bregenz railway station. Ticket offices, a travel centre, a waiting area and modern toilet facilities ensure contemporary comfort. New escalators significantly improve access to the platforms.
The project was completed in just ten months, from planning to opening. As well as service areas for passengers, the three-storey building also offers modern workspaces for staff from ÖBB, Postbus and the Vorarlberg Transport Association (VVV).
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#OEBB construction at Bregenz station
Footage, text inserts, background musicThe video shows the new waiting and transfer area for trains at Bregenz station. A drone takes viewers on a tour of the building’s interior.
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- The temporary building is complete
- 8 months’ construction time
- Wood exterior
- Wood interior
- 795 m² across 3 levels
- Space for passengers
- 290 m² of green spaces
- Break rooms for 100 staff members
- Bright, quiet, functional
- New Bike & Ride facility
- 188 cycle parking spaces – more than double the previous number
- 5 new parking spaces for single-track vehicles
- For accessibility: lift with wooden cladding
- Phase 2: completed
- Next stop: Bregenz Mitte – NEW railway station
Phase 3: Bregenz Mitte Neighbourhood Development
"Bregenz Mitte" is one of the provincial capital’s key projects for the future. The Province of Vorarlberg, the City of Bregenz, ÖBB and landowners are working together to redevelop the entire railway station area and transform it into a modern, vibrant neighbourhood.
Following several rounds of consultation, a joint interim agreement has been reached in the planning process. Key aspects, such as the possible relocation of the regional road, future transport flows and urban planning guidelines, have been further refined and harmonised. The basis remains ‘Station Variant 4a’, presented in 2024 by the architectural practice VlayStreeruwitz, which envisages, amongst other things, the relocation of the L202 to run parallel to the railway line and the construction of a new station at the existing site (temporary building). Traffic simulations and studies on street space design provide the first reliable planning foundations.
Plans also include a continuous cycle path running parallel to the railway line between Quellenstraße and the ‘Hafen’ stop, to relieve pressure on the pedestrian zone in future. An overarching land-use concept, as well as measures for local mobility and access from the lake side, are also being developed. The next steps will involve preparing discussions with landowners to lay the groundwork for future infrastructure measures.