Watch a Floating Opera on Lake Constance

Being in the audience of a floating opera performance is one of the most unique things to do in Austria. These one-of-a-kind shows are held on Lake Constance in the west of the country in a small, quiet town known as Bregenz. Each summer, when the Bregenzer Festspiele festival is held, a special floating stage is set up on the lake for spectacular water performances. A team of incredibly talented artists works together to design and build the stage that forms the focal point of the festival.

The stage is themed, and each year seems to become more impressive and mind-blowing. Past stages have been modeled on a giant skeleton opening a book and a huge clown holding a hot air balloon. From theatrical performances to operas and orchestral concerts, all kinds of remarkable cultural shows take place here. World-class performances regularly feature, including Bizet’s Carmen, Verdi’s Rigoletto, and Puccini’s Turandot.