The Bruggerhorn is a bathing lake offering views of the foothills of the Vorarlberg Alps. It has been used as a public bathing spot since the middle of the twentieth century. The lake was formed when a gravel quarry was dug out, and it is historically significant as it is part of the old Rhine riverbed. Today, the beach and the Bruggerhorn campsite are an important part of urban culture in the municipality of St. Margrethen, reflecting the dialogue between bathing culture and social function.

The urban development and open space concept proposes separate access to the beach, restaurant and campsite. The visitor path to the beach has been significantly enhanced and now leads from the access road, past the cash desk area and cloakroom wing, and over the new terrace to the sunbathing lawn. The gently sculpted access to the water includes a new, south-facing footbridge. This provides safe access while offering a new amenity in the form of a terraced staircase for sunbathing and a small beach area for children.

Architects: Jens Brinkmann
Collaborators: Paula Dagmar Petrovic

Cooperation with:
Landscape architecture: Donald Jacob, Basel, Switzerland