Lustenau, Market municipality in Dornbirn District, Austria.
Description
Lustenau is a market municipality in Dornbirn District located near the Alpine Rhine Valley and Lake Constance. The town sits at about 404 meters elevation and covers roughly 22 square kilometers with characteristic regional architecture and layout.
History
The town received market rights in 1793, which officially recognized its status and economic importance. This grant marked a turning point in its development as a trading center and administrative hub.
Culture
This border municipality shares cultural influences with neighboring Switzerland and Liechtenstein, visible in local traditions and daily routines. The cross-border setting has shaped how residents interact with their surroundings and neighboring communities.
Practical
The area is well served by public transportation, with regular bus connections to nearby towns like Dornbirn and Hohenems. Visitors can walk or cycle easily through the town, as infrastructure supports these forms of travel.
Did you know?
The town was historically one of Austria's major textile production and trading centers, with roots in this industry stretching back centuries. This heritage remains visible in the local economy and architecture shaped by commercial traditions.
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Redeemer Church
1.4 km
St. Peter und Paul
917 m
Lorettokapelle
1.2 km
Guthirtenkirche
1.6 km
Rheinhalle
197 m
ÖBB Rheinbrücke Lustenau
2.5 km
Wiesenrainbrücke
2.5 km
St. Antoniuskapelle
2.3 km
Villa Robert Bösch
1.8 km
Town hall Lustenau
912 m
Kriegerdenkmal Lustenau
898 m
Gasthaus Lamm
1.4 km
Anlage Villa Adolf Hämmerle
1.7 km
Galerie Hollenstein
1.3 km
Friedhof Lustenau
879 m
Dammstraße 1
2.1 km
Freudenhaus
923 m
Hofammannhaus
912 m
Villa Athen
1.2 km
Villa Hofer
1.1 km
Pedunculate oak natural monument
2 km
Roseggerstraße 18
1.5 km
Anlage Villa Schmalzigaug
1.7 km
Priestergrab
879 mRauch's Radiomuseum
1.4 km
Reichsstraße 58
1.7 kmDruckwerk Lustenau
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