Lingenau facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lingenau
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Lingenau Location in Austria
Country	Austria
State	Vorarlberg
District	Bregenz
Area
• Total	6.89 km2 (2.66 sq mi)
Elevation	685 m (2,247 ft)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	6951
Area code	05513
Vehicle registration	B
Website	www.lingenau.at

Lingenau is a small town in the Bregenz district of Vorarlberg, a state in western Austria. It is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and rich history.

Geography of Lingenau

Lingenau is located in Austria, southeast of Lake Constance. It sits at an elevation of 685 meters (about 2,247 feet) above sea level. A large part of the area, about 30.8%, is covered by forests.

The town is part of the Naturpark Nagelfluhkette, a special nature park shared by Germany and Austria. Lingenau shares its borders with four other communities in Vorarlberg: Langenegg, Hittisau, Egg, and Alberschwende.

History of Lingenau

Early Beginnings

Lingenau was first mentioned in official papers way back in 1227. At that time, it was called "Lindigenowe." This makes it the oldest settlement in the Vorderwald region, which is also known as the Vorderer Bregenzerwald. For a long time, the land belonged to the Mehrerau monastery.

Changing Rulers

Over the centuries, different rulers controlled parts of Vorarlberg. The Habsburg family, a powerful European dynasty, ruled the area. Sometimes they ruled from Tyrol and sometimes from Vorderösterreich.

From 1805 to 1814, Lingenau was part of Bavaria, a region in Germany. After this period, it became part of Austria again. When the Austrian state of Vorarlberg was officially formed in 1861, Lingenau became a permanent part of it.

Modern Times

For many centuries, until the start of World War II, people in Lingenau benefited from a place called Bad Hohl. This was a spa located at a special spring with iron-rich water.

After World War II, from 1945 to 1955, Lingenau was in the part of Austria that was controlled by French forces.

Culture and Landmarks

Lingenau has several interesting cultural sites and landmarks that show its history and traditions.

Churches and Chapels

The main church in Lingenau is the Parish Church of St. John the Baptist (Hl. Johannes der Täufer). It was built in the 19th century. There is also the beautiful Baroque St. Anna Chapel, which was built in 1722. This chapel is special because it is made from tufa, a type of rock formed from mineral deposits.

Nature and Trails

You can explore the Tufa Nature Trail (Quelltuff-Naturlehrpfad) in Lingenau. This trail follows a creek that has created amazing rock formations made of tufa, some as tall as 40 meters (about 130 feet).

Historic Bridges

Lingenau is home to two impressive bridges over the Subersach river, connecting it to the town of Egg.

• The Gschwendtobel Bridge is a wooden bridge built in 1834. It was designed by Alois Negrelli, who was also one of the main engineers for the famous Suez Canal. This old wooden bridge is considered a masterpiece of engineering and carpentry for its time.
• The Suspension Bridge is a steel wire footbridge built in 1901. It is 57 meters (about 187 feet) long and is only for people walking.

Cheese Culture

In 2002, the Bregenzerwälder Käsekeller (Bregenz Forest Cheese Cellar) opened in Lingenau. This special cellar stores more than 32,000 wheels of cheese as they age. It was started by the Käsestraße Bregenzerwald (Cheese Road of the Bregenz Forest). Their goal is to help small farms and keep the tradition of local cheese-making alive in the Bregenz Forest. This cheese cellar was a very big investment for the dairy industry in Vorarlberg.

Walking Tours

Lingenau is part of the Bregenzerwald Umgang, which means "Bregenz Forest Walking Tour." This tour helps visitors learn about the unique architecture and community planning of 12 traditional villages in the Bregenz Forest. As you walk, you can see different landscapes, public buildings, homes, and everyday objects. This gives you a great idea of how the local architectural styles have changed over time.

Population of Lingenau

The population of Lingenau has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the town at different times:

Images for kids

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  Panoramic view of Lingenau's city center

See also

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