The Kunsthaus Bregenz (KUB) is one of the most architecturally striking museums in Austria. Designed by Peter Zumthor and opened in 1997, the building is a cube of etched glass and concrete that sits at the edge of the lake, glowing softly in the evening. Zumthor won the Pritzker Prize partly on the strength of this design.
Inside, the KUB presents rotating exhibitions of international contemporary art. There is no permanent collection — each show is commissioned or assembled specifically for these spaces. The galleries are austere and precisely lit, which suits the high-quality contemporary work that fills them. Past exhibitions have featured Kara Walker, Bruce Nauman, and Franz West. The museum shop is unusually good for art publications.
Admission is reasonably priced by Austrian museum standards and includes access to all floors. The building alone — both its exterior from the lakeside promenade and its interior volumes — is worth the entry fee.