Brand, Vorarlberg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Vorarlberg | |
| District | Bludenz | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 40.28 km2 (15.55 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,010 m (3,310 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6708
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| Area code | 05559 | |
| Vehicle registration | BZ | |
| Website | www.brand.at | |
Brand is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Bludenz area of Vorarlberg, a state in Austria. It's a popular spot for tourists.
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Brand's Location and Surroundings
Brand is found in the western part of Austria. It's a beautiful place nestled among mountains.
Where is Brand Exactly?
This tourist town is about five kilometers (about 3 miles) north of the border with Switzerland. It's also eight kilometers (about 5 miles) east of the small country called Liechtenstein.
People Living in Brand
The number of people living in Brand has changed over many years. This is called its population.
How Brand's Population Has Changed
The table below shows how many people lived in Brand at different times. You can see if the number went up or down.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1869 | 349 | — |
| 1880 | 327 | −6.3% |
| 1890 | 311 | −4.9% |
| 1900 | 296 | −4.8% |
| 1910 | 344 | +16.2% |
| 1923 | 337 | −2.0% |
| 1934 | 371 | +10.1% |
| 1939 | 376 | +1.3% |
| 1951 | 446 | +18.6% |
| 1961 | 530 | +18.8% |
| 1971 | 583 | +10.0% |
| 1981 | 644 | +10.5% |
| 1991 | 646 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 709 | +9.8% |
| 2011 | 657 | −7.3% |
Fun Activities in Brand
Brand is a great place for sports and outdoor adventures, no matter the season!
Winter Sports and Fun
When it's cold and snowy, Brand offers many exciting winter sports. You can enjoy:
- Downhill skiing
- Cross-country skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Sledding
- Winter hiking
- Skitouring (a mix of skiing and climbing)
- Icefall climbing (climbing frozen waterfalls)
- Ice skating
- Curling (a sport played on ice)
- Horse riding in the snow
- Archery
- Indoor tennis
Summer Adventures and Sports
When the weather is warm, Brand turns into a perfect spot for summer activities. You can try:
- Hiking on mountain trails
- Climbing rocks
- Mountain biking
- Playing golf
- Playing tennis
- Horse riding
- Fly fishing in streams
- Canyoning (traveling through canyons using various methods)
- Archery
- Beach volleyball
- Playing soccer
See also
In Spanish: Brand (Austria) para niños
