Reuthe

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.

Reuthe
Coat of arms
Location in the district
Reuthe
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°22′12″N 09°53′36″E
CountryAustria
StateVorarlberg
DistrictBregenz
Government
 • MayorBianca Moosbrugger Petter
Area
 • Total10.24 km2 (3.95 sq mi)
Elevation
650 m (2,130 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total658
 • Density64/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
6870
Area code05514
Vehicle registrationB
Websitewww.reuthe.at

Population
Historical population
YearPop.±%
1869315—    
1880331+5.1%
1890257−22.4%
1900356+38.5%
1910357+0.3%
1923298−16.5%
1934349+17.1%
1939357+2.3%
1951418+17.1%
1961429+2.6%
1971534+24.5%
1981520−2.6%
1991578+11.2%
2001586+1.4%
2011611+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.

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.

References
  1. "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  2. "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.


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