Bludenz facts for kids
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Vorarlberg | |
| District | Bludenz | |
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| • Total | 29.92 km2 (11.55 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 588 m (1,929 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6700
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| Area code | 05552 | |
| Vehicle registration | BZ | |
Bludenz is a charming town in Austria, located in the western part of the state of Vorarlberg. It's home to about 15,000 people. Bludenz is also the main town for the Bludenz District, which covers a large area of Vorarlberg.
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Exploring the Geography of Bludenz
Bludenz is nestled by the Ill River, which flows into the Rhine. The town is surrounded by beautiful mountains. To the north, you'll find the Bregenz Forest Mountains. To the south, there are the Rätikon and Silvretta ranges.
Valleys and Outdoor Fun
Bludenz is special because it sits where five valleys meet. These valleys are Walgau, Montafon, Brandnertal, Klostertal, and Großes Walsertal. This makes Bludenz a fantastic spot for outdoor activities.
You can go hiking and mountain-biking in spring, summer, and autumn. It's also close to many popular skiing resorts like Brand and Lech.
Local Businesses in Bludenz
Bludenz is home to some well-known companies. One is Mondelēz International, which makes Milka chocolate. Another is the Fohrenburg brewery, which started making beer in 1881.
A Look at Bludenz's History
People have lived in the Bludenz area for a very long time. Archeologists have found signs of settlements from the Bronze Age. This was a time when people first started using bronze tools.
Early Mentions and Town Rights
Bludenz was first written about in the year 830 CE. This was in a record of lands belonging to the Carolingian Empire. The town was officially founded by the Werdenberg family. Bludenz was given special "town privileges" in 1274. This meant it had certain rights and freedoms.
Habsburg Rule and Important Buildings
The Habsburg family took control of Bludenz in 1420. They were a very powerful European royal family.
Today, the Bludenz district headquarters are in the Castle of Gayenhofen. This castle was built in the 18th century.
Education in Bludenz
For students in Bludenz, there are high schools like Bundesgymnasium und Bundesrealgymnasium Bludenz. These schools help young people get a good education.
Culture and Festivals in Bludenz
Bludenz is a lively town with several interesting cultural events.
Alpinale Short Film Festival
The Alpinale Short Film Festival started in Bludenz in 1985. Every August, about 40 short films from around the world are shown. Many people come to watch these films. The festival also has other events, like the Vorarlberger Short Film Night. After being held in Nenzing for some years, it returned to Bludenz in 2020.
Brewery Museum Fohrenburg
The Brewery Museum Fohrenburg tells the story of the Fohrenburg brewery. You can see old photos, beer bottles, and advertising. It shows how beer has been made in Bludenz for over 130 years.
Bludenzer Tage zeitgemäßer Musik
The Bludenzer Tage zeitgemäßer Musik is an international music festival. It happens every autumn or winter. This festival focuses on modern classical music. Many new musical pieces have been performed here for the very first time.
Notable People from Bludenz
Many interesting people have come from Bludenz.
- Bertram Batlogg (born 1950) is a physicist. He studies things like high-temperature superconductivity.
- Herbert Willi (born 1956) is an Austrian composer. He writes classical music.
- Robert Rollinger (born 1964) is a historian. He studies ancient history, especially about Herodotus.
- Markus Wallner (born 1967) is a politician. He is the current governor of Vorarlberg.
Sports Stars from Bludenz
Bludenz has also produced several talented athletes.
- Dietmar Berchtold (born 1974) is a former football player. He played in over 370 games.
- Dursun Karatay (born 1984) is an Austrian football player. He has played in over 250 games.
- Johannes Strolz (born 1992) is an alpine ski racer. He won two gold medals at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
- Seifedin Chabbi (born 1993) is an Austrian footballer. He has played in over 260 games.
- Marco Stark (born 1993) is a former Austrian footballer. He played in over 290 games.
Getting Around: Transport in Bludenz
Bludenz has good transport links, especially by train.
Railway Stations
There are three active railway stations in Bludenz. The main one is Bludenz railway station. This station is a meeting point for several train lines. These include the Vorarlberg Railway, Arlberg Railway, and Bludenz–Schruns railway (also called Montafonerbahn).
The other two stations are Bludenz-Moos railway station and Brunnenfeld-Stallehr railway station. Both of these are on the Bludenz–Schruns railway line.
Train Services
These stations are served by the S4 regional train service of the Vorarlberg S-Bahn. Bludenz station is also the end point for the S1 service of Vorarlberg S-Bahn.
See also
In Spanish: Bludenz para niños
