Dornbirn is, with around 50,000 inhabitants, the largest city of Vorarlberg and is considered the economic and cultural heart of the country. Those looking for an urban feel with immediate proximity to the Alps will find themselves in exactly the right place.
Cityscape Townscape & Atmosphere
The centre around the Market square With its characteristic red town hall and classical parish church, it has a very unique, relaxed charm. Dornbirn is not a pompous tourist town – but rather lively, down-to-earth, and authentic. Shopping streets, cafés, and an active cultural scene shape the cityscape.
🔬 Culture & Leisure
The Dornbirn Trade Fair is an important venue for trade fairs and events of supra-regional significance.

🚵 Nature on your doorstep
Dornbirn liegt am Fuße des Bregenzerwald Mountains – Hiking, mountain biking and climbing are literally within walking distance. The KarenThe area with its cable car offers panoramic views over the entire Rhine Valley to Lake Constance and the Swiss Alps.
🍽️ Food & Shopping
The city scores points with its diverse culinary scene, ranging from regional traditions to international cuisine. As a economically strong city, Dornbirn also offers a wide range of shopping opportunities – from local boutiques to large shopping centres.
🚆 Accessibility
Dornbirn is centrally located in the Rhine Valley and is easily accessible by train, bus and motorway – from Switzerland and Germany as well as from the rest of Austria. Dornbirn, Vorarlberg's largest city
The Hills of Dornbirn “DornbirnHills
Do you come from the big city and have always wanted to live on the edge of the woods or at the top of a hill, looking down on the city? Then you'll feel very much at home in DornbirnHills. So close to nature, with hiking trails starting right on your doorstep.