Schwarzenberg, Austria facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Schwarzenberg
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 Schwarzenberg
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Vorarlberg | |
| District | Bregenz | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 25.76 km2 (9.95 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 696 m (2,283 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6867
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| Area code | 05512 | |
| Vehicle registration | B | |
| Website | www.schwarzenberg.at | |
Schwarzenberg is a charming village located in the Bregenz Forest in western Austria. It's part of the Bregenz district and covers an area of about 25.76 square kilometers. The village is situated south of a large body of water called Lake Constance. The heart of Schwarzenberg is special because its traditional wooden houses are protected as a heritage site.
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Who Lives in Schwarzenberg?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1869 | 1,300 | — |
| 1880 | 1,105 | −15.0% |
| 1890 | 1,214 | +9.9% |
| 1900 | 1,233 | +1.6% |
| 1910 | 1,209 | −1.9% |
| 1923 | 1,181 | −2.3% |
| 1934 | 1,258 | +6.5% |
| 1939 | 1,262 | +0.3% |
| 1951 | 1,333 | +5.6% |
| 1961 | 1,282 | −3.8% |
| 1971 | 1,430 | +11.5% |
| 1981 | 1,470 | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 1,576 | +7.2% |
| 2001 | 1,669 | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 1,805 | +8.1% |
In September 2011, about 1,810 people lived in Schwarzenberg. The number of people living here has slowly grown over many years.
What People Do for a Living
The main ways people earn money in Schwarzenberg are through crafts, tourism, and farming. There are about a dozen larger businesses and around 100 smaller ones.
Tourism and Fun Activities
Every year, about 50,000 visitors stay overnight in Schwarzenberg. More than half of these visits happen during the summer. The village offers many ways to enjoy nature. You can find the Schwarzenberg-Bödele ski area, cross-country ski trails, and about 40 kilometers of paths for hiking in both winter and summer. Even big international ski races, like the Women’s World Cup downhill competitions, have been held here!
Farming and Animals
Raising livestock, like cows, is very important in Schwarzenberg. A group for farmers who raise animals was started way back in 1894. Today, there are about 45 farms with a total of 700 cows. Farmers also keep sheep and goats.
A special tradition called Alpine Transhumance is still very strong here. This means that about 650 cows are moved to higher mountain pastures in the spring and summer. Then, they are brought back down to the lower areas in the autumn and winter. This helps keep the mountain meadows healthy and provides good food for the animals.
Famous People from Schwarzenberg
- A very famous artist named Angelica Kauffman (1741-1807) grew up in Schwarzenberg. She was known for her beautiful paintings.
Culture and Places to See
Interesting Places to Visit
- The Angelika Kauffmann Museum is a great place to learn about Angelika Kauffmann. It shows her oil paintings, porcelain, and even letters from her father. The museum also gives you a good look at how people lived in the Bregenz Forest area in the 1700s.
- The Schwarzenberg parish church is thought to be one of the most beautiful Baroque buildings in the Vorarlberg region. This church has paintings made by Angelika Kauffmann and her father.
- Schwarzenberg is part of the Bregenzerwald Umgang, which means "Bregenzerwald Walking Tour." This special walking tour helps you discover the architecture and community planning of 12 traditional villages in the Bregenz Forest. As you walk through different landscapes and see public buildings, homes, and everyday items, you learn about the unique building styles of the area.
- The Angelika Kauffmann Hall in Schwarzenberg is very important for music. It was rebuilt in 2001 and is now used for many musical events. Because of how well sound travels in the hall, it has been called one of the top three places in the world for chamber music.
- The Käsestraße Bregenzerwald is a special project involving farmers, milk producers, craftspeople, restaurants, and other businesses in the Bregenz Forest. They work together to support small farms, mountain pasture traditions, and the wide variety of local products, especially cheese, in Vorarlberg. Farmers in Schwarzenberg are part of this group. Many sell cheese in their farm shops and even offer tours to show visitors how cheese is made.
Fun Events
- The Schubertiade Vorarlberg is a world-famous music festival that happens every summer. It focuses on lied (songs) and chamber music, especially pieces by the Austrian composer Franz Schubert. Many famous musicians have performed here.
- The Schwarzenberger Markt takes place every year in mid-September. It started as a simple food market for the village but has grown into a big, traditional social event for the whole Bregenz Forest.
- The Schwarzenberger Alptag happens each year the week before the Schwarzenberger Markt. About 700 cows and sheep, decorated for the occasion, are brought back down to the valley after spending the summer on the mountain pastures. This event, called "Almabtrieb," is a tradition in Schwarzenberg that is 400 years old!
See also
In Spanish: Schwarzenberg (Austria) para niños
