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Reuthe
Bregenzerwaldbahn.jpg
Coat of arms of Reuthe
Coat of arms
Location in the district
Location in the district
Reuthe is located in Austria
Reuthe
Reuthe
Location in Austria
Country Austria
State Vorarlberg
District Bregenz
Area
 • Total 10.24 km2 (3.95 sq mi)
Elevation
650 m (2,130 ft)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
6870
Area code 05514
Vehicle registration B
Website www.reuthe.at

Reuthe is a municipality of the Bregenzerwald, in the westernmost Austrian state of Vorarlberg. It is located in the district of Bregenz. Its main industry is tourism.

Population

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1869 315 —    
1880 331 +5.1%
1890 257 −22.4%
1900 356 +38.5%
1910 357 +0.3%
1923 298 −16.5%
1934 349 +17.1%
1939 357 +2.3%
1951 418 +17.1%
1961 429 +2.6%
1971 534 +24.5%
1981 520 −2.6%
1991 578 +11.2%
2001 586 +1.4%
2011 611 +4.3%

Geography

One of the smallest towns in Vorarlberg, with respect to population and geography, Reuthe has an area of 10.24 km2. 53.4% of the community area is forested, 11.6% is alpland.

Culture

The parish church Hl. Jakobus was built in 1248. In 2002 a new organ was installed.

Pfarrkirche St Jakobus in Reuthe
Parish church St. Jakobus

Reuthe is part of the Bregenzerwald Umgang (literally "Bregenzerwald Walking Tour"). This walking tour offers insights into the architecture and community planning of 12 traditional villages in the Bregenzerwald. While walking over various landscapes, visiting public buildings, homes and everyday objects, walkers gain a comprehensive overview of typical Bregenzerwald architectural styles as they developed throughout the ages.

See also

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