About the location Vorarlberg
Your decision to study at the FHV also means living in one of the most innovative and beautiful regions in Europe
The FHV is located in Dornbirn, Vorarlberg's largest city. Vorarlberg (the westernmost state of Austria) is located in the four-country corner of Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Dornbirn is located about 10 km from Lake Constance.
Dornbirn a city with charm
Dornbirn is international and traditional at the same time. Numerous companies - including global players - have settled in Dornbirn. Nevertheless, Dornbirn has retained its village character in some parts of the city. The city of Dornbirn is characterized by a young, colorful and very active cultural scene, and sports enthusiasts also get their money's worth due to the alpine surroundings and the wide range of sports on offer in the city.
The vibrant pedestrian zone in the city center offers a variety of stores and department stores and invites you to an extensive stroll through the city. At the Dornbirn weekly market, which takes place all year round, mainly food from agricultural production is offered every Wednesday and Saturday morning. Interesting themed markets such as the "Kunsthandwerkstag" (arts and crafts day) (Bsundrigs am Marktplatz) or the Martinimarkt (St. Martin's market) also take place time and again. In Advent, the traditional "Christkindlmarkt" (Christmas market) also invites visitors to linger on the market square. Dornbirn is also home to Vorarlberg's largest shopping center, the Messepark.
Dornbirn is not only a shopping city, however, but also an internationally renowned trade fair location. Renowned and large trade fairs are held throughout the year at the extensive exhibition grounds.
Thanks to Dornbirn's manageable size, almost everything is easily accessible on foot or by bicycle. In addition, the city has an excellent public transport system. With the red city buses there are connections to all parts of the city and with the yellow country buses or the train all surrounding cities and towns can be explored.
Vorarlberg - Innovation Land and Natural Paradise in the Center of Europe
Vorarlberg is located in the middle of the Alps on the border with Germany, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. Austria's smallest, westernmost state has about 380,000 residents and is one of the strongest economic regions in the European Union. Due to its central location and excellent transport links, Vorarlberg is an ideal starting point for European travel.
Vorarlberg impresses with its versatility. Its great trump card is the mix of strong Business and Management, high quality of life, attractive leisure opportunities, interesting cultural scene and breathtaking nature.
Innovation Country
The business location Vorarlberg is an extremely innovative region. Science and Business, Research and Society create new impulses and contribute to development.
The high number of world market-leading companies contributes to Vorarlberg being one of the absolute top regions in the world in terms of economic power. Compared to the other Austrian states, Vorarlberg has the highest export ratio. Around 54 percent of the goods produced by the local Business and Management are delivered abroad.
Natural Paradise
Vorarlberg is located between Lake Constance and the Arlberg. Despite an area of only 2,600 km², Vorarlberg has an amazing variety of landscapes. This combination of mountains and water makes the special charm of the country.
With impressive alpine formations, fresh waters and inspiring cultural landscapes, Vorarlberg is a true natural treasure.
Impressions of the natural paradise of Vorarlberg are offered in the magazine "Augenweide" by Vorarlberg Tourismus.
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