Hohenems
Hohenems
Ems | |
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Town centre | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location within Dornbirn district | |
Hohenems Location within Austria | |
| Coordinates: 47°22′00″N 09°40′00″E / 47.36667°N 9.66667°E | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Vorarlberg |
| District | Dornbirn |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dieter Egger (FPÖ) |
| Area | |
• Total | 29.17 km2 (11.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 432 m (1,417 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01) | |
• Total | 16,946 |
| • Density | 580.9/km2 (1,505/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 6845 |
| Area code | 05576 |
| Vehicle registration | DO |
| Website | www.hohenems.at |
Hohenems (High Alemannic: Ems) is a town in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg in the Dornbirn district. It lies in the middle of the Austrian part of the Rhine valley. With a population of 16,946, it is the fifth largest municipality in Vorarlberg and currently has the fastest population growth in the state. Hohenems' attractions include a Renaissance palace dating back to the 16th century, a Jewish history museum, and the old town center.