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Hohenems
Municipality in Vorarlberg, Austria

Hohenems

Hohenems is a town in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg in the Dornbirn district.

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It lies in the middle of the Austrian part of the Rhine valley. With a population of 16,946, it is the fifth largest municipality in Vorarlberg and currently has the fastest population growth in the state. Hohenems' attractions include a Renaissance palace dating back to the 16th century, a Jewish history museum, and the old town center.

Get in

Getting to Hohenems

Hohenems has its own 1 train station, connections from Lindau and Bregenz.

See

Worth seeing

  1. 01
    Schubertiade Museum and Franz Schubert Museum
  2. 02
    Jewish Museum of Hohenems

    A museum in the former Jewish quarter of Hohenems.

  3. 03
    Stoffel's Sawmill Museum
  4. 04
    Alt-Ems
  5. 05
    Neu-Ems
  6. 06
    Ruin Neuburg

    The ruins of a hilltop castle on the island mountain of the same name in the Rhine valley.

Do

Things to do

Schubertiade Vorarlberg. From spring to autumn, the Schubertiade takes place, a festival dedicated to Austrian composer Franz Schubert. It is one of the most important music festivals in Europe. The program includes around 80 artists and attracts around 35,000 people every year.

  1. 01
    Hike Hohe Kugel
  2. 02
    Hike Kapf
Eat

Where to eat

  1. 01
    Palast Hohenems

    A residence castle, now hosting a restaurant and offices.

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