Hohenems
Ems | |
---|---|
Coordinates: 47°22′00″N 09°40′00″E / 47.36667°N 9.66667°E | |
Country | Austria |
State | Vorarlberg |
District | Dornbirn |
Government | |
• Mayor | Dieter Egger (FPÖ) |
Area | |
• Total | 29.17 km2 (11.26 sq mi) |
Elevation | 432 m (1,417 ft) |
Population (2018-01-01)[2] | |
• Total | 16,317 |
• Density | 560/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 6845 |
Area code | 05576 |
Vehicle registration | DO |
Website | www.hohenems.at |
Hohenems (High Alemannic: Ems) is a town in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg in the Dornbirn district. It lies in the middle of the Austrian part of the Rhine valley. With a population of 16,946,[3] 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.