Lustenau - Lustenau

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Lustenau
federal stateVorarlberg
Residents
22.821 (2018)
height
404 m
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Lustenau

Lustenau is the most populous market town Of Austria and is located in the west of the state Vorarlberg.

Despite constant growth, the community has retained its village character and offers its visitors a local area interspersed with trees and green spaces, which is framed by the fields of the reed and the Rhine foreland.

background

Created by Emperor Charlemagne as a free imperial court, Lustenau enjoyed a special position within the Holy Roman Empire for a thousand years. It was not until 1830 that the place - the last in Vorarlberg - came to Austria. The historical demarcation from the surrounding communities can still be felt today - be it in their own unmistakable dialect, in local patriotism or in the banter with which the rest of Vorarlbergers like to treat the Lustenau residents. The community also expresses pride in its history in many names from the “Reichshofsaal” to the “Reichshofstadion”.

The untamed Rhine determined the fate of Lustenau until the end of the 19th century and kept the population in poverty through its destructive floods. The basis for growing prosperity was not laid until the Rhine regulation began in 1895, so it is not surprising that a museum is dedicated to this project. After the embroidery industry determined the economic activity in the area for decades, Lustenau today offers a wide range of industries a home, not least in the two industrial areas on the edge of the settlement area.

getting there

Map of Lustenau

By train

Only regional trains on the route stop in Lustenau Bregenz - St. Margrethen, which run every half hour to hourly. The train stop 1 is on the northern outskirts, it is advisable to continue by bus on lines 51a or 53, which are coordinated with the train schedule. When arriving by express train, you can change to the regional train in Bregenz or St. Margrethen or the bus in Dornbirn.

By bus

The Landbus Unterland leads free connections from, among others Bregenz (Line 17), Dornbirn (Lines 50, 351, 52 and 52a) and Hohenems (Line 53) and from Heerbrugg train station in Switzerland (Line 351) to Lustenau. All lines run every half hour to hourly. The tariffs of Vorarlberg transport association.

In the street

  • Coming from Austria or Germany: From the Austrian A14 motorway, the L204 leads directly from the Dornbirn-Süd motorway exit to Lustenau.
  • Coming from Switzerland: The Au exit of the Swiss N13 motorway leads directly to the border crossing between Au and Lustenau.

By bicycle

A variant of the Lake Constance cycle path touches the northern edge of Lustenau.

mobility

The line 51a of the Landbus Unterland runs exclusively within Lustenau, lines 50, 351, 52, 52a and 53 also cross the town on different routes. The tariffs of Vorarlberg transport association: a single trip within the municipal boundaries costs € 1.50, a day ticket € 2.70 (as of January 1, 2017). Children under 6 years of age travel for free, children under 15 years of age pay half.

Tourist Attractions

Museums and galleries

  • 1  Rhein-Schauen museum, Hochster Strasse 4 (5 minutes from the bus stop Bhf- / Bundesstraße). Tel.: 43 5577 20539, Fax: 43 5577 20539-18, Email: . The history of the Rhine and its floods as well as culture, technology and nature in the Alpine Rhine Valley are presented here. A special highlight is the trip on the "Rheinbähnle", the former material railway of the Rhine regulation.
  • 2  Stephanie Hollenstein Gallery, Pontenstrasse 20 (in the embroidery center). Tel.: 43 5577 84542, Email: . In addition to changing exhibitions, the gallery owned by the community also houses the entire artistic estate of the Lustenau painter Stephanie Hollenstein with over 1200 exhibits.Open: During the exhibitions Fri and Sat 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Sun 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • 3  Rauch's radio museum, Hofsteigstrasse 21. Tel.: 43 5577 82784, Mobile: 43 664 2209064. The museum director is happy to personally guide you through the 550 exhibits from the period between 1920 and 1970 if you reserve in advance.Open: Thursday 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and by appointment.last change: Aug. 2017 (information may be out of date)

Places

  • 4 church Square, popularly because of the peculiar coloring also the Blue place called.

nature

Rape field in Lustenau with a view of the First

Lustenau is embedded in the plain of the lower Vorarlberg Rhine Valley. Worthwhile goals for one for a walk include the whole Rhine foreland, the 5 Swiss reed, the Scatter song6 or the Old Rhine7 with bathing facility. The signposted and yellow-and-white marked walking paths are ideal, starting for example from the church square, the train station, the sports center or the Rhein-Schauen museum.

activities

Sports facilities

  • 1  Park pool (in the sports center). Tel.: 43 5577 83190, Email: . In the Lustenau outdoor pool there is a white water channel, a 70 m long water slide, a 10 m diving tower, a 50 m sports pool, a beach volleyball and ball playground and extensive sunbathing areas. Children can have fun in the children's paddling pool or on the playground, while parents can keep an eye on their offspring from the “family hill”.Open: May to August 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • 2  Rheinhalle (in the sports center). Tel.: 43 5577 82134, Email: . The ice rink is Lustenau's only winter sports facility. Ice discos take place several times per season.Open: public ice skating mid-October to mid-March, Mon and Sat 9:00 am - 11:00 am, daily 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Wed 8:15 pm - 10:00 pm.
  • 3  Ried courses (Starting and ending point in the sports center). Do sports while enjoying nature. Through the Lustenauer Ried, there are three marked circular courses of 5, 10 and 20 kilometers in length, which are ideal for running, Nordic walking or cycling. The starting and ending point of the fitness course is next to the park stadium in the sports center, so the changing and shower facilities at the park stadium can also be used.last change: Sep. 2016 (information may be out of date)

Regular events

  • Under the title Summer, enjoyment of the place Every Friday from the beginning of June to the end of August there is a live concert on the church square with free admission.
  • In early August occur as part of the three-day Scene Openair Lustenau local and international bands on the Old Rhine.
  • On the second Sunday in October, the center of Lustenau is transformed on the occasion of the Kilbi to a market and amusement park.

shop

  • 1  Market on the church square. The Lustenau weekly market offers specialties from the region, seasoned with occasional special events and sometimes even with background music.Open: Thu 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Sa 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  • 2  Church park (at the church square).
  • 3  BOTTA, Schillerstraße 2, 6890 Lustenau. Tel.: 43 5577 8181-1400. "Botta" is the Lustenau dialect expression for "shopping". Lustenau companies present and sell their products here, from mustard to children's toys and spirits.Open: Tue-Fri 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.last change: Jan. 2020
  • 4  Rheincenter

kitchen

Cheap

  • 1  Oski's snack station, Grindelstrasse (Next to the OMV petrol station). Tel.: 43 5577 84183. This is where the Lustenau residents get their currywurst.

medium

  • 2  Café Confectionery Koenig (Also called "s'Kratz" by the locals), Pontenstrasse 25. Tel.: 43 5577 62520, Email: . Cake, chocolates or ice cream - everything is homemade here. Breakfast is also recommended.Open: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., closed on Tuesdays.
  • 3  Ristorante-Pizzeria La Forchetta, Millennium Park 4. Tel.: 43 5577 62509, Email: . Open: Tue - Sat 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., Sun 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.Price: lunch menu from € 6.00.

Upscale

  • 4  Gasthof Krönele, Reichsstrasse 12. Tel.: 43 5577 82118, Fax: 43 5577 82118 50, Email: . Home-style cuisine at a high level.Open: Mon - Sat 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Sun 11:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.Price: main courses between € 10.50 and € 30.00, inexpensive lunch menu for € 8.50.

nightlife

  • 1  Harlequin Pub, Radetzkystraße 5. Tel.: 43 5577 85444. When the Lustenau people speak of "the pub", they mean the harlequin. Cozy atmosphere and, for many, the best ham and cheese toast in the world.Open: daily 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
  • 4  Cinema library, Reichsstrasse 18. Tel.: 43 5577 82370. A special feature in Vorarlberg's cinema landscape thanks to the unique mix of cinema and bar.

accommodation

  • 1  Gasthof Meindl, Hofsteigstrasse 15. Tel.: 43 5577 82586, Fax: 435577 82586, Email: . Affiliated home-style restaurant.Check-in: from 4 p.m.Check-out: by 10:30 a.m.Price: double room from € 88.
  • 2  Gasthof Krönele, Reichsstrasse 12. Tel.: 43 5577 82118, Fax: 43 5577 82118 50, Email: . Underground parking, sauna, steam bath and WiFi included in the price.Check-in: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Check-out: by 11:00 a.m.Price: double room from 112, - €.

health

There are three pharmacies in Lustenau. The closest hospital is in Dornbirn.

Practical advice

The market town of Lustenau does not have its own tourist information office, if you have general questions, it is best to contact the town hall:

Cell phone reception in Lustenau is very good for all Austrian networks, and due to the proximity to Switzerland, the Swiss cell phone network can still be received well in parts of Lustenau.

There are public telephone booths in the post office, among other places.

  • 2  Post office Lustenau, Kirchstrasse 3 (at the church square). Open: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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