Feldkirch, Vorarlberg
Feldkirch (German pronunciation: [ˈfɛltkɪʁç] ⓘ) is a town in the western Austrian state of Vorarlberg, bordering on Switzerland and Liechtenstein. It is the administrative centre of the Feldkirch district. After Dornbirn, it is the second most populous town in Vorarlberg. The westernmost point in Austria lies in Feldkirch on the river Rhine, at the tripoint between Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.
Feldkirch | |
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from top, left to right: Old town Market street, Schattenburg, Old Post Office, Feldkirch Cathedral, Churertor | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Feldkirch Location within Vorarlberg Feldkirch Location within Austria | |
| Coordinates: 47°14′17″N 09°35′54″E | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Vorarlberg |
| District | Feldkirch |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Wolfgang Matt (ÖVP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.34 km2 (13.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 458 m (1,503 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
| • Total | 33,420 |
| • Density | 970/km2 (2,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 6800 |
| Area code | 05522 |
| Vehicle registration | FK |
| Website | www.feldkirch.at |
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